Doughnut Worry, Be Happy

March 15, 2022March 16, 2022 Chika GujarathiLeave a comment

Tonight after dinner the kids and I took a walk to the 24-hour Krispy Kreme around the corner from us. After a leisurely walk of about 8 minutes we arrived at our destination. Shortly thereafter, a nice man sitting in a parked truck by the front entrance yelled out that the store was closed for… Continue reading Doughnut Worry, Be Happy

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A Path of Good Intentions { Gingerbread House Edition }

December 11, 2021December 12, 2021 Chika GujarathiLeave a comment

Last week we tried recreating the "Cookie Village" from the Sunday edition of the New York Times. I mean just look at the spread! How can you not be tempted!? It was a path of good intensions lined with homemade icing that just did not want to stick. But the thing about such an undertaking… Continue reading A Path of Good Intentions { Gingerbread House Edition }

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Hey Universe, Hello Namaste! Books Are Still # 1

December 9, 2021December 8, 2021 Chika Gujarathi3 Comments

Hi Friends. How is it December? How? I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather and the upcoming opportunities to rest, relax, and hang out with your loved ones. If you are partaking in any shopping for the holidays still, I wanted to remind you about the Hello Namaste! Books which are easily available via… Continue reading Hey Universe, Hello Namaste! Books Are Still # 1

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In my opinion …

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 Chika GujarathiLeave a comment

Can we please lay off on the snacks and drinks after children's sporting events? Not because I care so much about sugar and calories, but because I am lazy and can't be bothered to be in charge of bringing snacks for an entire team. It's another thing I have to do which doesn't really need… Continue reading In my opinion …

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Tartelettes & Memories & Magic

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Chika GujarathiLeave a comment

A long time ago, when Asha was little and we lived in Chicago, she and I would make a weekly pilgrimage to a place called Stanley's at 1558 N. Elston Ave. Stanley's was a fruits and vegetable market that sold the best organic produce at prices that were shocking. D and I had a standing… Continue reading Tartelettes & Memories & Magic

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Hello there!

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Chika GujarathiLeave a comment

I am coming back to you after a long pause. I wish you all have been well? yes? Some of my absence had to do with just taking a break and enjoying the last days of summer vacation with my kids. summer beach ari But some has also stemmed from anxiety of living in this… Continue reading Hello there!