School lunch and snack boxes are not always easy to put together, same things every weeks get the kids and myself slightly bored and uninspired. It’s also tricky to manage picky little eaters and finding a balance of healthy nutritious meal. I get some ideas from Pinterest but sometime I am running out of time and wish for ready meal solution with wholesome and healthy ingredients. Here comes, YUM IN A BOX! Home delivery of meal plans to make children fall in love with healthy and nutritious food with the help of certified nutritionists and carefully crafted menus. We gave it a try and ..read more

  Looking for some help with your wardrobe mama? This is definately the subscription box you will love. Heidi Armstrong and her team of expert stylists will get to know you, your need and will put together some cool outfits for work, party look, holidays vibes, mama on the go and whatever you might fancy! I tried and got myself some new pieces to mix and match with my current wardrobe and got inspired to get out of comfort zone with some new wardrobe staples. Fun! surprise what’s in the pink box? Pieces handpicked for you by your very own stylist, delivered straight to your door. Wanna t ..read more

  Last week we took a last minute turn on our way home from Abu Dhabi. We decided to stop over on Saadiyat Island and visit the Louvre with the kids. Spontaneous decision, so of course I did not do my “homework” about the destination, did not read tips about kids in museums and I had no snacks. But let’s do it, I replied to hubby!  Arrived mid afternoon on a wednesday, no line, easy access. It’s usually recommended to purchase your tickets online in advance to make the process smoother. My husband and I had agreed that the experience will have to be short and sweet. I was ..read more

  Looking for a one of a kind destination? A beautiful setting in the sand dunes where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset and fine dinning in a casual-chic desert setting… This is it! Sonara Camp offers an unforgettable journey in the heart of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, the home of hundreds of oryxes and gazelles. SONARA, beautifully chic and exclusive with a laid back attitude. Elegant but laid back chic deco, using natural materials. Located about 40 minutes drive from Downtown Dubai, driving east on the E66 Dubai Al Ain Road. To access the camp, you can either drive yo ..read more

  Something new at Hello Kitty Beauty Spa! Last week, I took the girls to experience te new Bubble’lish workshop and it was good fun. We got to create our very own bath and beauty goodies for self-pampering. The girls are loving bubble bath and bath bombs so the Hello Kitty bath and body bar was a total hit! The lovely team at the spa had the patience and the fun spirit to help Josefin and Luella make glittery soaps and fizzy bath bombs. It turned out to be an edutainment activity. Soap making was fun… girls loved to choose a mould, pick a scent, a colour and mix all the ingredients ..read more

  Looking for a sweet and creative treats for children? The Build a Bear Workshop in Dubai Mall is a fun and interactive activity for young children looking to create and customised a cuddly toy. The experience is an absolute treat, my girls loved the whole process. First they get to choose a new furry friends (from a selection of teddy bears, to bunnies, to doggies or even unicorns … ) then time to stuff it in with fluff, add a magical heart, whisper a wish or a sweet message, add a sound and finally add a smell to customise the new cuddly companion. The fun continue with a “pretend bat ..read more

  Shoutout to my talented friend, who’s brand House of Ballerinas is a Dubai success in reinventing the classic and timeless ballerina shoe. Parisian chic and comfort, oui merci! House of Ballerinas, was created by talented French Parisian Aurélie with the idea to design the most comfortable, chic and unique ballet flats. Bringing the french touch and reinventing a classic using the pure tradition of craftsmanship by artisan shoe makers, 100% handmade and a unique breathable & absorbent leather that allows the feet to breathe. Quality is at the heart of the design, all the fabri ..read more

  ADVENT CANDLE: We count the days before Christmas using candles, a tradition from the Scandinavian side of our family. One candle is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, two are lit on the second Sunday and so on, total of 4 candles are lit up. We create a different set up each year, using block candles or long stick candles with ornaments, greenery and festive ribbons. ADVENT CALENDAR: Advent is the period before Christmas, we also count down the day using a calendar made of 24 bags or boxes. In each box, bag or envelop there is a little present, candy, personal message. The little not ..read more

  ♡ It was time to officially announce Dubai our Sandbox 2.0! Very happy to introduce the newly designed and improved version of the blog. I started the blog in 2011, as a creative outlet and to share my little finds, my little scoops  with other mamas. I wanted to share daily, like little bites of candy, cool things to do, make, buy, see around Dubai. I was a first time mama with a 2 years old and love the idea to connect and share with other mums fun useful infos from our beloved sandbox - Dubai.  Other the years, Instagram and social media took over and the blog had shifted ..read more

  We have been fans of Oli Oli since their opening in 2017 (read previous post) so celebrating Josefin 5th birthday at  Dubai's first interactive children's play museum was the perfect choice! I was looking at different venues for her special day and Oli Oli contacted us to experience the newly launch themed workshops and party setups. The kids were in for a treat!!! Amazing! It was Josefin first big birthday celebration! We usually kept her birthday a family affair with birthday breakfast in bed follwed by small gathering of friends at home. This year for her 5th birthday we n ..read more