As a South Asian, there are many things we are proud of: our cuisine, family values and traditions. Every South Asian conversation starts and ends with food. The running joke is that even if South Asians are planning a hike, food is at the top of the priority list! While that’s all great for funContinue reading 7 Unhealthy Habits in South Asian Families
Ramadan is the Arabic name for the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It’s called Ramazan in Urdu. Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims and is marked by 30 days of fasting by billions of Muslims around the world. Fasting is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. If youContinue reading Celebrating Ramadan in School: Resources and Ideas for Parents and Teachers
I love recipes that are easy to put together, delicious and easy to cleanup later also! Which is why this one-dish baked chicken recipe is the bomb! It’s a hit with the whole family. Do try it and let me know what you think! As my kids get older, I joke with them that theyContinue reading One-Dish Baked Chicken Recipe
Ramadan has started with moon sighting, iftar trays, ramadan corners, sehri preparations and much more. For better or worse, Pakistani Ramadan dramas have become a tradition. Suno Chanda started the trend and we have seen some good and not-so-good dramas follow. The Pakistani Ramadan dramas run over the 30 days of Ramadan with a newContinue reading Pakistani Ramadan Dramas Review 2023
Want to escape reality for a day or two and stay in the cottage of a childhood favourite such as Rapunzel’s cottage, Jack’s cottage, Gingerbread’s house, Lost Boy’s treehouse, Hook’s pirate ship and much more? If you live in Alberta or visiting soon, you can do that at Charmed Resorts in Alberta! If I hadContinue reading Charmed Resorts in Alberta: Live Your Once Upon a Time
Misogyny (noun): hatred of, aversion to, or prejudice against women.The closest word I could find in urdu for it was “زن بیزاری”. This International Women’s Day I invite you to start paying attention to this prejudice in your everyday life and how you feel about women, irrespective of their role as mothers, daughters, sisters, wives,Continue reading Some Thoughts on This International Women’s Day
You see these images of families posing, laughing and enjoying themselves, while your own family never seems to cooperate or agree to a photo shoot. Sharing some tips for a successful family photo shoot that always work for our family! Tips for a Successful Family Photo shoot 1. negotiate for a win-win I tell myContinue reading Tips for a Successful Family Photo Shoot
If you’re from South Asia you have definitely grown up with the love of falsas, the tangy flavoured berry. It is called grewia in English but I haven’t been able to find it outside Pakistan. As soon as summer approaches in Pakistan, vendors appear on street sides, balancing baskets full of fresh falsas on their bicycles.Continue reading Falsa-Flavoured Lemonade (Made Without Falsas) Recipe
Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but it’s definitely difficult to decide what to make every morning! Sharing a delicious four ingredient healthy pancake recipe that’s a hit with adults and children both. Four Ingredient Healthy Pancake Recipe I love recipes that you can prep for before hand. You can makeContinue reading Four Ingredient Healthy Pancake Recipe
The events of Karbala are important for all Muslim families. To teach your children more about Muharram and Karbala, here is a list of books for kids about Karbala. I have mentioned suggested ages also to guide parents better. Books for Kids About Karbala I have a separate blog post linked here with resources toContinue reading A List of Books for Kids About Karbala