Arab homes defined: a restaurant, a court room, a museum all in one. But, we wouldn't have it any other way.
Here are the things that define Arab homes as we know them.
1. Hidden vintage blanket collection
2. Bakhour wars with the evil spirits
3. This blue water jug in every bathroom
4. Endless supply of these slippers in black or brown
5. Your parents' answer to everything: Inshallah
6. #GrowingUpArab is all about listening to your mom's phone calls
7. Gulping water from these drinking jugs is the definition of "cool"
8. Hand gestures speak a thousand words
9. Authentic gold/silver tea pots
10. It's not a complete "tea party" without these biscuits
11. Deception Level: Arab Jars
12. Cookie sewing kits
13. An inventory of pita bread
14. Weird superstitions control your life
15. Hanging solutions to superstitions
16. "Hel" is your hell
18. Shatafa or bidet injuries
Especially when the water comes out in full force!
19. On arguments and rhymes
20. Jars of 'awarma' with frozen white fat
21. Shirt stains? Olive oil soap to the rescue
22. Tupperware fights with your mom
23. And decorative measures taken to another level
24. The "untouched" salon aka exhibit piece
25. Laying the "green stuff" a.k.a. mlokheye out to dry
26. Moments when people actually ask you if you're Arabic
27. "Because I said so"
28. Your mom's irreplaceable homemade remedies
29. Or just "Panadol"
30. Cure for a raging cough: a tablespoon of tahini
31. On choosing the right career path
32. Overly expressive sentiments of love
33. On guilt-tripping your every move
34. Texts from your dad often involve "remotes"
35. Argileh. Need I say more?
36. The many lives of a T-shirt
37. Getting cussed out by your own parents is inevitable
