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    About Me

    I’m an ordinary mother living an extraordinary life of adventure with my three children. We have been traveling the world for over 10 years, and I draw on my experiences to create stories of all kinds. A professional writer since the age of 18, I was living a regular suburban mom lifestyle in Israel until one day I realized I wanted more out of life: more adventure, more freedom, more passion…and less mundanity. I didn’t have money, knowledge or support. But I made it happen. Travel helps me look at the world with fresh eyes and has given me new perspectives on everything from parenting and problem-solving to dating and…

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    Sometimes, All It Takes Is A Cup Of Coffee

    This is the story of a very average woman who discovered she could be a total badass.     Chapter one   If you search the term ‘life changing’ on Amazon, you’ll get over 10,000 results: most of them are books. Other items that are purportedly life-changing include spendy cosmetics, water filters, and a certain type of dog food.    Which begs the question: if it’s so easy to change your life, how come so many people still live a shitty existence, unaware of the unlimited options that, for just a few dollars, will do the job that no therapist managed to do?  My name is Haleli Smadar. Seventeen years ago, I was…