Tag Archives: Childhood memories
Taste of Scandinavia
Scandinavia was our second Yums box. Overall, we enjoyed most of the snacks. We continued the silly game of “What does this remind you of?” because a lot of the snacks brought back childhood memories. The worst snack was Raspberry Filled Dark … Continue reading
My Brother’s Eid Gift
Every year, my family vies for best Eid gift. When I was growing up in northwest London, my favorite toy was a light-up, spinning Cinderella doll that my mother bought from the Disney store (a big deal because that’s where … Continue reading
A Bear Made With Love
Elizabeth, a handmade teddy bear lovingly sewn by my great-grandmother. I was only 2 when I got it as a Christmas gift, so I don’t remember receiving it, but there are pictures of me holding her after I opened the … Continue reading
Subscription Boxes: Universal Yums
What do you get the person who has everything? Apparently, the answer is subscription boxes. I received several types of subscription boxes during the holidays, and they just keep coming. So, I felt I would share my reviews. First up, … Continue reading
Coloring by Candlelight
Sometimes the electricity would shut off, other times the water, often both. When I was growing up in Los Angeles, my family kept a cooler in our hallway that we’d fill with food and ice. My parents fought a lot … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 