Our meanderings
One of the newest things to hit the city is the Bangkok Farmers Market (affectionately known as the BKKFM). Yes, there have been predecessors to the BKKFM – like the smaller organic market held at Bo.Lan the first Saturday of every month – but this my friends, is different. It is the real deal.
Birthday pony ride!
Say wha? Yes, it’s true. One of our favorite bakeries in Thailand – Sparkles Cupcakery (Sukhumvit, Soi 53) – is coming out with some new delights. I was fortunate enough to be part of a private tasting last week that included alcohol-infused cake bites and ice cream sandwiches. The cake bites are petite, moist and delicious; the ice cream sandwiches – made using Sophie’s signature soft-baked cookies – are absolutely divine. So you all better be ready, because more amazing dessert options are coming your way in this magnificent city.
For more on Sparkles Cupcakery, check out this review: Amazing Cupcakes Delivered to Your Door (Dangerous, I Know).
One of my favorite things about freelancing on the side is that I get to explore unique ideas, learn about cool, new developments I would never have learned about otherwise, and most importantly, interview some amazingly talented and creative people. Without giving too much away, an upcoming article I’ve written focuses on the comeback of the postcard. That’s right . . . the postcard. Stop and ask yourself – when was the last time you sent a postcard?
Many of you reading this blog live far from friends and loved ones, particularly if you are in the same line of work that we are. Most of us are good at posting updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and multiple other social media sites that have come to dominate our time (and our lives)! But the problem with capturing all of these wonderful digital images and sharing them online is that you – and your family and friends – probably only take a look at them once or twice. Soon they get filed away in timelines, newsfeeds, and inboxes and likely never resurface; like lost treasures buried deep in our digital worlds.
My parents’ refrigerator – they have always treasured printed photos
Checking out cool toys at the Asoke Market
I’ve been meaning to check out the Thursday Asoke market (also known as the Japanese market) for years and I finally made it today! Do you know Kuppa Deli in Asoke? If so, the market is held at the University directly across the street, and features everything from children’s clothing to toys, plants, and yummy food and snacks. It is definitely worth a visit! It is easy to bring a stroller along – just make sure to be prepared with lots of H2O and hats, because it is hot! My friend, Becky took some excellent pictures this morning and did a write-up of the market. Check it out here: Thursday Asoke Market: A Review by the Awesome Becky Horace
School’s out, which can only mean two things . . . complete exhaustion for mommy and lots and lots of fun for Logan! During Logan’s first week of summer break, we’ve done the following: Siam Ocean World, Kidzoona, Benjasiri Park, Chamchurri Square, Play Time, Fourth of July parties, swim play dates, jello jiggler-making, ahh and it’s making my brain hurt trying to remember everything, but trust me, it was A LOT. And on Friday, when I was getting a little desperate for new ideas and needed a little break myself, we tried out the movies. That’s right – our first mother-son movie date. Where? At the Happiness Theater. Yeah, you heard that right, the Happiness Theater.
Popcorn, check. Drink, check. We’re ready to go!
Toddle Joy 