28th of August marks the celebration of Emirati Women Day.  Today I would like to encourage all women living in the UAE to keep up the good work. We women can truly make it all.  This type of encouragement is needed because we live in a world where we always have to work double to show our value.  But encouragementstill like this make...

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"Fast and you will be healthy" Although the first days of fasting in Ramadan can be hard there is a lot of benefit in it. We all know the spiritual benefits: you will feel more for the needed, teach yourself self control and purify your heart.  But there are great health benefits that are scientifically proved about fasting the month of Ramadan. A lot...

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I changed my profile picture on Instagram. Before I had a logo that I made very rustic with the name of the blog. But last week I went to Dubai and I took this picture that I love with a beautiful sunset that I decided to use.  I think it gives the blog a little bit more of personality. I wanted my readers...

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So I've been missing from my blog but I decided to come back!! New exciting things coming since summer is here (in Dubai at least)! With summer will come the trips to the beach, Ramadan, Eid and Summer Hollidays.  Can't wait to share everything with you guys! ...

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This week I had a lunch at a friends house. Since they are from Arab countries I decided to take something Portuguese to show the delicious Portuguese gastronomy. Some things that I miss from my country are the delicious desserts, this two in particular remind me of special occasions. The Arroz Doce (Portuguese sweet Rice) is a very old recipe and no one...

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I like long romantic walks..  Around the Make Up Aisle For us girls make up is like part of our lives. I couldn't leave without make up. Although sometimes I like to let my face breathe mostly everyday I wear make up.  For the everyday, I usually put foundation+powder, I would go just with foundation or a BB cream but because of the...

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This is a very easy recipe that will let everyone with their jaw dropped. Brigadeiros is the Portuguese word for chocolate fudge balls. Although it's a Brazilian recipe we do it a lot in Portugal. We have a lot of history together!!  So here is the easiest most delicious recipe!!  What you need:  1 can of sweet condensed milk2 tbsp of milk50 gr...

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