I am not a big fan of Activia flavored yogurt in general, but i have seen that they have a Mango flavor in Q8 in some website. As far as i am concerned i haven’t seen any in any nearby Co-Op so i took off to TSC Salmiya to check if they stock it… and [...]

Taw9eel have a very fun marketing scheme on Twitter… they announce they are giving away chocolates/ice creams for free and all you have to do is let them know you are interested! A while ago they sent out a huge box of ice creams, making Tweeps and Bloggers across Q8 very happy… Yesterday they announced [...]

Here is one thing you would happily and gladly find in London… if you are into knitting, or like me just started knitting, you should head to John Lewis and go wild in their knitting supplies section! A lovely gift for a Knitting person -or a mother,aunt, or grandmother- is the Rowan Knitting Kit show [...]

There is a lovely store in Carnaby St., London, where a collection of amazing vintage fashion items are sold… You cannot deny the beauty of those items, nor the lovely shapes/colors/fabrics/designs, and the attention to detail is simply AMAZING… nothing like the mass produced clothing items we find every where now adays… Same thing in [...]

If you love shopping, you will love Bicester Village! It’s a chic and cosy shopping area with Discount Outlets for many many Designer Brands: Matthew Williamson, Gucci, Temperly London, DVF, Juicy Couture, Ralph Lauren, Luella, Burberry, Anya Hindmarch, Mulberry, Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker, Bally, Valentino, D&G, Dior, Salvatore Ferrigamo, YSL, Fendi, Versace and many many more… It’s a great place to [...]

Carluccio’s is one of my favorite places to dine in the UK! If you are a fan of Fatafeet or BBC Food, you would recognize Carluccio’s Chef: Antonio Carluccio from the cooking shows! I could eat every day in Carluccio and never get bored… i always start with their Bread Basket that contains the amazing [...]

This post is for the wonderful FourMe who has just discovered her hidden baking talent :* I wanted a yummy chocolate cake. I felt like a yummy chocolate cake. I wanted to smell the cake baking in my kitchen… so i have decided that there is no shame in buying a ready made cake mix [...]

If you are a fan of Cadbury you must try those new flavors… there are actually 3 of them but i didn’t see the third one: Berry Fruit & Vanilla Shortcake Flavour, Toffee Apple flavour,  and Roast Hazelnut & Honey Roast Cashews Flavour which is not pictured. I am not if you will like them [...]

Years and Years ago… i was in Mubarkiya or some similar souq stocking up on Bukhoor (Incense) when i saw this mini Mubkhar (Incense Burner) that comes with a car attachement thing… Supposedly this electric Mubkhar should enable me to burn Bukhoor in my car comfortable since it’s tiny, stable, electric, doesn’t get too hot, and [...]

This post is a dedication to Z who simply adores Ben’s Cookies One thing we must MUST stock on while visiting London is Ben’s cookies! If you are a fan of chunky almost cake-ish cookie then this is the brand for you… my husband cannot resist them and he insists on buying -and immediately devouring his and my- cookies [...]

While browsing the shelves of our Co-Op i saw this Tang bag. I am not a fan of Tang at all but i thought it was strange to see a Pepper Shaker on the Front… i usually see fruits like mango strawberry… I pick up the bag wella it says ‘Lemon & Pepper’ EW Esta’3far [...]

With a history of 300 years and a royal warrant under it’s belt… walking to the Twinnings store is sheer joy to tea & history lovers! This store is the first known Tea Room in the world, located on 216 Strand Street, London and is still operating since it’s opening by Thomas Twinings in 1707. [...]

I was in Caribou’s yesterday waiting for my drink when some blinking caught my eyes… i look around in search of the offender… wella it’s a coffee sleeve blinking happily all over the place!!! Y7leelah! Oho cute o funky yet still moz3ej… it did make me laugh though… but i didn’t buy it… chini ta7asaft [...]

Yes you read that right… Shampoo el7e9en!!!!! I was out with my sister the other day running some errands, on her list was ‘Buy Shampoo El7e9en’ from TSC… i was like shino Shampoo el7e9en b3d? According to my sisters and my aunt and my aunts best friend… Shampoo El7e9en is an AMAZING shampoo for all [...]

I know it’s been there for a while… the moment it was out i squealed and added it to my shopping cart… however it didn’t make it to the cash register… every single time afterwards the same scenario will repeat… i would take it, think how great it must be in my car, almost make [...]

I usually visit F&M on my 2nd day of the trip. I love this place… it is in Piccadilly just off Regent Street so it’s merely a walking distance to all the attractions… With a history dating back to the 1700′s and several royal warrants under it’s belt… it is one place in London where you can feel you are actually [...]

You want a candy cake… but you don’t want to walk all the way to Covent Garden? Head to Kingsly Court instead… Kingsly court is accessible via Carnaby Street… it doesn’t look very promising from the outisde… but once you step inside you will find your self in the cutest shopping area ever! It’s all [...]

Tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden there is a staircase… taking the steps down to the lower level you will find your self in an open basement area dotted with coffee shops and restaurants… Scattered every where are outdoorsy tables and in the corner there is always someone playing something… be it the [...]

If you are a makeup fan or not that experienced in applying make up… you will love this little box of goodies… I am not a makeup person. I know zilch about applying make up and i hate having anything on my face… so my worst nightmare is when i am invited to a gathering/wedding/party [...]

Yes, you read that right… there is another book in the Shopaholic Series… this time it’s called the Mini Shopaholic! Laish ma7ad gallena?! The book, available for pre-order at Amazon (click here) will be released on 2 September 2010! What a great read for the Eid Holiday!!! Here is the Synopsis: “ “Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) [...]

You are cordially invited to “Velvet” exhibition for Ramadan dara’as and dress
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8-9 June
Time: 10am – 1pm and 5pm – 10pm
Location: At “Goillieli” in Al-Tilal mall opposite Living Colors Cafe in Shuwaikh
For more info: 94990…

This lip sugar scrub by Lush is AMAZING! It smells -and tastes- like bubble gum.. It’s  made of all natural material so you can actually eat it when you are overwhelmed with the taste… It’s pink… it’s gorgeous and will leave you with gorgeous pink lips! I highly recommend it! Like what’s above? Join My [...]

I was at 360 mall when i saw that Ted Baker would be opening soon… The store looks HUGE! It is going to be right next to M&S. If you are a fan of Ted Baker, your fix will soon be available in Kuwait Are there any UK High Street stores left to bring?! How [...]

Wherever you go in London you find this new Starbucks Latte… i know that chilled and bottled or canned Starbucks drinks have been around for a while but this is different… it tastes really good with the perfect mix of coffee and chocolate and is great if you are on the go and must grab [...]

Every time i open the TV in London i find some ad about a new range of mini dessert pots… the ad is so lovely and summery with bubbles and lots of happy faces, it made me go and check out the new summer mini dessert cups @ M&S To my surprise all the mini [...]

It’s been a while since i have cooked something in my kitchen. Aside from the odd slice of toast here or there. On Saturday i decided that i wanted to cook something wholesome for lunch especially now i have  *new ingredients* that i wanted to try out… This recipe is so simple, it took me [...]

*Warning* Have Some Chocolate Besides you B4 u C the Pix, Or else… My adoring relationship with Hotel Chocolat goes back a long time… i discovered it 2005 in the UK and had immediately fallen in Love <3… Giant slabs of swirly chocolate to nibble on, chocolate dippers that i would dunk into my hot cup of [...]

I was browsing Net-a-Porter when i saw the shoes above… i thought to my self ‘those are some hideous shoes! What are they doing here?!’ when i looked closely and saw that they are actually Christian Louboutin shoes that are being sold for £333!!!!!!!!!! Laish?! I do like the cut of the shoes and i [...]

I was in TSC Jabriya the other day when i saw those Coffee Flavoring Tablet Dispensers in four flavors: Irish Cream, Hazelnut, Chocolate, and French Vanilla! I didn’t try them as a i swamped with syrups and flavored coffee’s at home and trying to cut back… but they are really handy indeed… put them in [...]

It was the middle of the nigh… 2 AM to be precise, i was watching ER when a lady on the show had some bagels over for staff breakfast… it was bagels, fresh OJ, and coffee… and at that very moment my stomach began having a somersault and i wished i could blink and it [...]