If you have young kids then you definitely know all about slime! Chances are that your children are also as obsessed about slime as mine are! This year as Zeynab turned nine, she requested a “slime” birthday. Since I had never thrown a birthday of this theme or attended one, I thoroughly researched this topic.Continue reading Planning a Slime Party for Kids
We have picked three of our favorite local Calgary restaurants and sharing our experience of eating there. Hope these encourage you to buy and support local in Calgary also!Continue reading Buy Local in Calgary: Our Pick of Three Restaurants on International Avenue
Climate change is a complex challenge facing our beloved planet. However, we can take steps in our everyday life to protect the climate. I’m sharing some ideas that we have incorporated in our family. I hope they inspire you also!Continue reading Everyday Steps to Protect the Climate: Ideas for Your Family
Today I want to talk in detail about how we came about the decision to store our baby’s umbilical cord blood stem cells. I highly urge all expectant parents to consider the factors I will discuss.Continue reading Deciding to Store Cord Blood Stem Cells: Important Factors All Expectant Parents Must Consider
Here is a delicious and simple ‘dahi waley baingan’ recipe that goes great as a side on dinner or at tea time, perfect for a spicy kick!Continue reading ‘Dahi Waley Baingan’: Eggplant in Spicy Yogurt Recipe
Sharing a delicious Thanksgiving dinner idea with a desi touch: a Hara Masala Roast Turkey with lots of desi sides like tomato-garlic chatni!Continue reading Thanksgiving Dinner with a Desi Touch: a Hara Masala Roast Turkey
I often worry if my children are prepared to handle an emergency and even realize the hazards and risks they face. We recently took the free course provided by Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) at Calgary.ca/readysquad and in just 20 minutes learned many important lessons such as knowing the risks in Calgary, potential hazards and takingContinue reading Are you Prepared for an Emergency? Get Ready with Your Children in 20 minutes!
Should you send your kids to private school? And how does the private system work in Alberta? How would you define the “right fit” for your child? How do you fund your child’s education? These are just a few of many questions parents ask when looking into private schools. Luckily for them, they can findContinue reading Three reasons why you should attend a private school expo before choosing a school
The children and I had an amazing time planting trees with TD at one of their annual TD Tree Days planting events on Saturday, September 14. It was a great opportunity for the children to get their hands dirty, plant trees and see first-hand how green spaces are built while being part of a wonderfulContinue reading Planting Trees for a Greener Tomorrow: A Day Well-Spent at TD Tree Days
One of the questions I get asked often is how to choose the best school for your child. This was a mistake I made once also. I now realize that there is a ‘right’ school for every child not the best one. I have partnered with Our Kids, Canada’s trusted source for families who areContinue reading Top Five Tips for Finding the ‘BEST’ School for Your Child