Tag Archives: organizing

Shrine Sale Find

Shrine Sales have been one of the hidden surprises to life in Tokyo. Held on the grounds of Shinto shrines, they are part antique sales and part flea markets.  With a cohort of girlfriends, I’ve attended one or two a … Continue reading

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My Favorite Room

I’ve mentioned there were a few things that made moving to a new apartment especially enticing for us, but the kitchen is far and away tops on the list. In our old apartment I really didn’t have room to bake, … Continue reading

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Occasionally I Come Out of My Closet

I’m almost unpacked in the new apartment and getting myself organized. There were a few features to this place that really “sold us” on the concept of moving.  The Master Bedroom Closet was tops on my list. {I will continue … Continue reading

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Our Little Drugstore

So for those of you who read this blog who aren’t Expats, here’s a little confession. We’re sort of drugstore hoarders. Most of us have some sort of “secret closet” where we stash away toiletries and medications from America that … Continue reading

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And They’re Off!

I officially have a Fifth Grader and a Third Grader today! We met their teachers on Friday, saw their classrooms and found out their class lists. We are ready to go. Which in Tokyo, when you ride the bus an … Continue reading

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Barbies’ New Dream House

Little Cutie loves her Barbies. She can retreat to her bedroom and play with them for hours on end and I often walk in to something like this: {which always looks a tad too Barbie’s Jonestown for my liking} But … Continue reading

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It’s Baaaack!

When I wrote this post about packing my carry-on for long flights, so many of you wrote in to ask me about my orange tote bag. At the time, it was out of stock at LL Bean, but it’s back! … Continue reading

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My Most Favorite Thing

I have waited all summer for this week. Do you know what it is? It’s New Agenda Week! {While Hallmark seems to have created a holiday for almost everything they haven’t for this yet – so patent pending!}  As a Mom, I … Continue reading

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Year One: Almost a Wrap

In three weeks, we head back to America for our summer leave, finishing up our first year, here in Tokyo.  While technically not quite a year, the time sure has flown by!  I can’t believe how much we’ve managed to … Continue reading

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Organizing the Fun Jewelry

Now that the birds are chirping and the sun is shining I find myself pulling out more and more of my big chunky jewelry for “pops” of spring color to my wardrobe. Except there’s a small problem. This is what … Continue reading

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