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Nish

Voracious reader, vegetarian foodie, mostly armchair traveler, and frequent online shopper. I love to talk about all these passions (and other things happening in my life) in this blog.

    Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 8.4
    Books, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction10/26<10/26

    Purple Hibiscus

    I picked up Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie because it’s part of my son’s school-assigned reading. He was having a little trouble with…

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    Travel, United Kingdom10/23<04/19

    Bushy Park

    I’ve been a bit distracted lately. The kids started school and uni, respectively, and we have been staying at home more. The weather’s more…

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    Winding roads cut into huge slabs of overhanging rock were a feature of this section of our road trip
    Travel, United Kingdom10/22<10/22

    5 Tips to help you plan the perfect road trip

    Whether you’re planning a solo adventure, a romantic getaway or a family holiday, a road trip is an exciting way to explore the UK….

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    Travel, United Kingdom10/21<03/17

    Stonehenge and Salisbury

    Stonehenge is an easy day trip from London, and one Bank Holiday weekend, we all decided to drive down and see these magnificent ancient…

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    One last view from my hike on Taquile island
    Travel10/20<10/20

    The benefits of walking holidays

    Choosing an active walking holiday over a more sedentary break offers great physical, mental, and emotional advantages. Unlike traditional vacations spent lounging by the…

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    Travel, United Kingdom10/17<02/21

    Wow Windsor

    One extremely hot and sunny day (30º degrees 🫠), we went to Windsor. Despite being very close to where we live, we ended up…

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    Travel, United Kingdom10/16<01/11

    Exploring Shoreditch

    What I love most about London is the lovely green spaces that exist even in the most central and busy parts of the city….

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    Love how Katy Perry&apos;s sunglasses compliment her face shape
    Wellness10/13<10/13

    What to Expect When You’re Expecting… a New Nose

    Thinking about a nose job is exciting — and understandably nerve-wracking. Whether you’re considering subtle refinement or a dramatic reshaping, knowing what to expect…

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    Food10/13<10/13

    LEX by Nemiroff: a story of precision in every detail

    LEX vodka is the result of many years of experience and engineering discipline, embodied in the form of a premium product. The story of…

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    Jewelry
    Shopping10/09<10/09

    How to Coordinate Vintage and Modern Jewelry into Your Outfits

    Jewelry is an area of the fashion world that’s particularly prone to evolving over time – sometimes gradually, often suddenly. If you want to…

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      Yeah, we are pretty confident we can pay off this house regardless of my job situation. We kept our budget low, and live in a quiet, semi-rural area. It helps…
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      Congrats on the new house. I admire your courage in taking this step amid job insecurity but it does seem like the right choice. Condolences on the loss of Coco.…
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      Looks like I should watch The Americans. Yours is the second comment here raving about it. I think your mum can be excused. I keep lecturing my daughter about the…

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