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Freej Mixes breakfast spread on a cozy kitchen table

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Breakfast just got a little more special

A slow weekend breakfast made easier — trying Freej Mixes for pancakes, toddler stirring included.

By Mama · Aug 18, 2026 · 4 min read

Freej Mixes breakfast spread on a cozy kitchen table

Breakfast just got a little more special

Nyrvana shampoo and conditioner bars on a bathroom shelf

What happened when I swapped to shampoo bars

Shawarma wrap from Sultan Al Arab restaurant in Al Barsha, Dubai

The shawarma we keep going back to in Al Barsha

Kids' activity books and educational titles at Shameena Supermarket

Kids' books from 5 AED at Shameena Supermarket

Baby in a Lullaby Bloom sleepsuit

The tiny detail that's changing our nappy changes

Golden morning light in a Dubai apartment kitchen

Morning light: our slow weekend routine

Toddler stacking wooden blocks in a sunlit nursery

The things nobody tells you about the second year

Quiet sunlit cafe corner in Dubai

Our favourite spots for a quiet afternoon in Dubai

Packed weekender travel bag flat lay

What's in our weekender bag

Content creator desk setup with ring light

A day in the life of a UGC creator with kids

Toddler pointing at a picture book

On raising a bilingual child in two worlds

Warm mug of tea beside a journal in morning light

Five minutes that changed my mornings

Toddler building a sandcastle on a Dubai beach

A simple guide to family-friendly beaches in Dubai

Red mountains and turquoise water in Ras Al Khaimah

Our first trip with a toddler — what we'd do differently

Slow morning breakfast table with fresh fruit

The quiet power of a slow Tuesday