South Asians have a higher risk factor for type 2 diabetes which makes them more susceptible to heart disease and strokes. Let’s admit it, we are meat lovers and don’t incorporate as many vegetables in our everyday life as we could. Good nutrition and exercise are cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle for everyone, not justContinue reading Eating and Living Healthier: How can South Asians Incorporate More Vegetables in their Diets
Aalo ke katliyan is a dish that I fondly remember being made regularly at home while growing up in Pakistan. This week I was craving it and attempted the recipe from memory. It turned out delicious! In this blog post I’m sharing the same aalo ke katliyan recipe. Something really interesting about this simplest ofContinue reading Aalo Ke Katliyan Recipe
This year too, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be spending new year’s eve at home. This is important to stay safe, however, it can be boring for the kids. Sharing some fun ideas for new year’s eve activities with kids at home. These will make new year’s eve memorable as a family. NewContinue reading New Year’s Eve Activities with Kids at Home
I love crafts that use supplies lying around the house or the left-over ones. Paper bag puppets can be made with things you will have already plus it allows children to use their imagination and personalize each of the puppets. Extend the activity to plan a puppet show (maybe in Urdu to encourage Urdu learning?),Continue reading Paper Bag Puppets: DIY Project and Puppet Show
Usually people talk about the rules of giving gifts. Those are definitely important but so are the proper manners of receiving gifts. In this post I would like to discuss the etiquette of receiving gifts. 1. Use the gift If possible try and use the gift and share with the receiver so that they canContinue reading Etiquette of Receiving Gifts: The Do’s and Don’ts
Sharing a super easy chicken nuggets recipe that your children will love! It’s a winner for parents because it’s quick and easy to make and uses minimum ingredients! I have also added some more home-made options below of recipes that are usually fast food favourites of children. Make them at home, it’s definitely healthier andContinue reading Super Easy Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Sharing Ramadan boxes full of gifts, food and drinks is a lovely tradition in Muslim families. When I was younger and lived in Pakistan, we used to receive Ramzan trays, laid with bowls of delicious cooking and covered by a cloth. They were returned, filled with food and drinks on the next day, in exchange.Continue reading Ramadan Boxes: Some Ideas to Make Them Sustainable
I love sharing my family history with my children and going over old family albums. There is something so special about showing them old pictures, guessing who is who and recounting the stories that go with each picture. We have a family tree that has been maintained over generations and the children love tracing familyContinue reading My Grandfather Had Diabetes, This is How it Affects My Health Today
One of my most favourite educational activities with the children has been to do a Pakistan presentation at school. We have done this after a trip to Pakistan, for a special educational unit in the classroom about diversity or on a milestone for Pakistan. Here are some resources, ideas and crafts to do a PakistanContinue reading Pakistan Presentation at School: Resources + Ideas + Crafts
This home-made raspberry jam recipe is extremely versatile and you can use it to make home-made jam from either raspberries, strawberries or any other berries you have at home. My sister was visiting us earlier this year and she lovingly taught us this recipe. My kids love jam and making their own at home wasContinue reading Home-made Raspberry Jam