“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”– Pablo Picasso Every child is also a teacher. Here are things we can learn from kids: A child looks things from different perspectives and surprises in many ways. Kids can be delighted because of the rain, when many…
Author: helenaja
"A designer, foreigner, mother and many other"
At home in Abroadland
How could we have and cultivate the feeling of home, no matter where we live – to carry it with us like crabs carry their shells? Read the post ‘Feeling at home in Abroadland’ I wrote for Thexpatmagazine.com, a great source about traveling and living abroad!
15 things I miss about living in Singapore
“Live for the moments you can’t put into words.” There is still some winter left in Europe but I’m already excited about the spring and the green that comes with it… I mind traveled back to the tropics and listed things I miss about living in Singapore: And then there are also all the personal…
5 QUICK TIPS FOR A GOOD VISIT ’BACK HOME’
Edited 11.7.2019 Holidays are coming and so are the visits to see family and friends! Here are 5 quick tips for a successful visit ’back home’: If you will be visiting your friends and family in your native country / home town soon, I hope you will have a great time! 💛
When you move abroad, pack these qualities with you
I listed 10 most helpful qualities to have when you move and live abroad: Do you have anything common with the features of a chameleon?
Keepsake suitcase
For a long time I’ve been planning to do keepsake suitcases for my kids. Places to store some of their childhood items. I think suitcases fit well for a travelling family – they remind of the adventures that have happened and those that will happen. Plus the suitcases can look beautiful! I’ve now found a…
