Book Review: The Dalai Lama’s Cat by David Michie
Every year for my birthday, my husband buys me a book. This year, we somehow found ourselves adopted by a sweet little street cat. Yes, you read that right. She adopted us. She decided our home was her home, and we never had the heart to tell her it wasn’t.…
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Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Cotton Mill Nepal
This winter, I discovered the wonderful world of khasto! My husband bought me a khasto shawl for Dashain (a Hindu festival) and I became obsessed. Khasto are scarves that have three thin layers of fabric. I thought they looked nice, but I didn’t really understand why every woman in Nepal…
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My Year in Review: 2020
For the last 3 years, I’ve written a year in review, and it’s no surprise why I almost skipped writing one this year. I went back and checked out my old posts and was reminded of some cool stuff that I had forgotten about, and it inspired me to write…
Celebrating Kukur Tihar: the Nepal Dog Festival
If you ask me what my favorite festival in Nepal is, the answer is definitely Tihar. Hands down, no questions asked. If you ask me my favorite day, then the answer is obviously Kukur Tihar! “Kukur” means “dog” in Nepali. As a dog lover, nothing makes me happier than celebrating…
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Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Ramalaya
I’m always on the lookout for brands made in Nepal, and I can’t believe I didn’t find this one sooner. I was walking through Le Sherpa and must have passed the Ramalaya store a million times, but this week, my friend and I went in to look around. I was…
Celebrating Mha Puja in Nepal
Getting to celebrate Mha Puja in Nepal this year was a special treat. Typically, Mha Puja is reserved for family members, so I’ve never had the chance to experience it before. Since it’s my first year as a wife, I got to participate in the lovely ritual with my family.…
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