Sharing the story of when we went camping for the first time in Banff National Park, Alberta, in Canada and all the lessons we learnt!Continue reading Camping for the First Time in Canada: A Story of Our Adventures
Recipe: Fried Beef – “Gosht Bhar”
I learnt this recipe from my khala (maternal aunt) out of necessity after I moved to Canada and craved one of my all time favorite dishes. Like all great recipes, it’s amazingly simple. It’s called “Gosht Bhar” because once upon a time it was used as a filling for elaborate dishes such a whole grilled chickenContinue reading Recipe: Fried Beef – “Gosht Bhar”
Celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day in Calgary
Sharing how we celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day in Canada through a small celebration at home and then in the City Hall. Continue reading Celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day in Calgary
Video: Lala Celebrates Jashan-e-Azadi
Watch how lala celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day with his friend Bilqees. This video is very special for me because my 4-year-old daughter wanted to play a more active role and decided to impersonate Bilqees. I loved her enthusiasm to celebrate the ocassion. So while this may be childish and immature, it’s definitely from the heart!Continue reading Video: Lala Celebrates Jashan-e-Azadi
“Rani the Haathi” Tshirt
We tried our hands at some fabric paints today and I wanted to share this craft with all of you because we gave it an Urdu twist. We love Crafty Carol by Cool School on YouTube and we followed her steps from this video. I have added images and steps of our Urdu adaption ofContinue reading “Rani the Haathi” Tshirt
Video: “Chal Meray Ghoray”
#Readwithurdumom ‘s fifth video is here! This is a story about a boy named Maani and how he celebrates his birthday. Enjoy this wonderful story “Chal Meray Ghoray” appropriate for age 0-10. YouTube higher resolution link. More videos on the blog.
Video: “Bee Barfi”
This is the fourth video of the series #readwithurdumom. I love this story of a honeybee called “Bee Barfi”. Hope you all enjoy this longer video of 7 minutes. Keep the feedback coming. This embedded video is appropriate only for mobiles. Higher resolution on the YouTube channel. Link is here.
Video: “Lala Gaya ChiryaGhar”
#lala went to the zoo with us and this is what he saw!
Video: “Lala ka bhangra”
Meet our friend #lala! He loves to do bhangra. Sing along with him. This poem was written by Urdu Mom herself. “Mera naam hai lala, Mein ne hai Bhangra dala, Shamal jo jao Aap, Ye rahi dhol ke thap” YouTube link is here.
Video: Reading “Shaan aur Shair”
Part of the series #ReadwithUrduMom. This lovely story about a boy named Shaan and his Shair (lion) is appropriate for age 0 – 99! HD YouTube link is here .