Fall is here with chilly temperatures, pumpkin spice lattes and beautiful foliage. It’s my favourite time of the year. Here are four best parks in Calgary to enjoy the colours and views of fall.
Janaan: Movie Review
A new Pakistani movie was releasing in Canada and in my city Calgary, so I just had to go watch it! Here’s my review without any spoilers.
Bringing Excitement into Eid for Kids
The Eid outfits are ready, you have planned to take time off for Eid Namaz and there is a big dinner planned over the weekend. You are all set for Eid, but is that exciting and memorable for your kids? Emm…not really!
Trip to Islamabad
We visited Pakistan last year in November and I shared the journey on Facebook and Instagram through the voice of two friends Sitara and Emma as they went along with us. I compiled all these posts together below. You can follow these posts on social media through the tag #SitaraAndEmma Really missing Pakistan these days!Continue reading Trip to Islamabad →
Spring Crafts From Around The World
I’m very excited to host the blogging carnival for Multicultural Kid Blogs for the month of April. We are all bloggers from around the world, committed to raise global citizens through arts, activities, crafts, food, language, and love. Spring is a special time of the year for all families in different countries and cultures. WeContinue reading Spring Crafts From Around The World →
Daffodils Spring Craft
Spring is here and we are enjoying the blossoms in our backyard as a new one seems to pop up everyday! My five-year-old daughter has been especially loving the Daffodils as they were one of the first to make an appearance. As we admired them, we decided to do a craft using the daffodils asContinue reading Daffodils Spring Craft →
Basant Memories From Pakistan That Make My Heart Sing!
Growing up in Pakistan, the arrival of spring was marked with fresh blossoms, many festive melas (carnivals) and the biggest festival of all, Basant. This was a festival of kites celebrated in Lahore, and all over Punjab and in other parts of Pakistan. Specials feasts would be prepared, Abrar-ul-haq’s songs would blare from roof tops,Continue reading Basant Memories From Pakistan That Make My Heart Sing! →
“Dial-a-Swede” – would you?
Driving home yesterday I was listening to CBC Radio’s Home Stretch with Doug Dirks and they were talking about an amazing initiative “Dial-a-Swede” (http://theswedishnumber.com/) of the Swedish Tourist Association. The idea is simple: you can dial a number from anywhere in the world to talk to a random Swedish resident (who has signed up fromContinue reading “Dial-a-Swede” – would you? →
“When was the last time you smiled at yourself?”
Spotted these beautiful self-portraits displayed at my daughter’s preschool made by four year olds. I was struck with how every face was smiling. That’s how these children view themselves: happy and smiling. We as adults smile at our family, neighbors or even a kind stranger, but when was the last time you gave yourselfContinue reading “When was the last time you smiled at yourself?” →
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
“Dekha Eik Khawab To Ye Silsilay Hoay, Door Tak Nigahon Mein Hain Gul Khilay Hoay” (Loose) Translation: This happened because I saw a dream, Flowers flow infront of me like an endless stream. These famous verses from the movie “Silsila“, are engraved in the mind of any 80s child exposed to Bollywood. The young handsomeContinue reading Skagit Valley Tulip Festival →