This Back to School season let’s talk to our children about being kind to others. We did a craft to encourage acts of kindness in the first week back using Crayola products and we would love to share that with all of you. Disclaimer: We are official ambassadors for Crayola Canada and are compensated forContinue reading Paper chain for Acts of Kindness for Back to School
Whenever we have out-of-town visitors (and as a South Asian/desi family we have a lot of those!) we are always looking for ideas of fun things to do in Calgary. Rafting down the Bow River is a great way to see Calgary and especially the downtown buildings. If you have guests visiting in summers or wantContinue reading Rafting Down the Bow River: Fun Things to do in Calgary
Growing up Muslim in Pakistan, the Islamic history we learnt in school was quite limited especially for events that happened after Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H)’s death. I was born in a Shia-Muslim household though and attended majalis regularly and got regular lessons in history (from the Shia perspective) through stories and lectures. Lesley Hazleton’s “After theContinue reading Book Review: “After the Prophet” by Lesley Hazleton
Do you remember the experience of getting your first period? For most of us, it is not the most pleasant memory and for many like me, they had no idea what was happening to them! I thought I was going to bleed away to my slow eventless death. However, times have changed and so hasContinue reading Let’s Talk About First Periods and Preparing a First Period Kit
I never realized that my Guest Etiquettes series on Instagram will attract the viral attention that it did. Most important are the conversations that are happening through comments and shares as people share their own experiences. Turns out this topic definitely needs to be discussed more! I shared tips for visiting with kids a fewContinue reading Guest Etiquettes When Visiting Someone
I fully realized the benefits of volunteering after moving to Canada. As a new immigrant, (although I was well-qualified in Pakistan) I didn’t have Canadian work experience, references or education. Volunteering helped me develop connections, an understanding of the work environment and learn new skills. Most importantly it’s a great way to give back. EvenContinue reading Benefits of Volunteering in Canada Especially as a New Immigrant
We love the Urdu cartoon series for kids, Pakkay Dost by Bilal Maqsood. It’s fun, engaging and educational for children. Imagine the joy of our generation that grew up with Strings, to have the genius of Bilal Maqsood creating music made for our children now! “Bajjo” is my favourite character and Zayn loves Lalbaig. SoContinue reading LalBaig Costume from Pakkay Dost
My great-grandfather Agha Shair Qizilbash (my mother’s paternal grandfather) was a prominent Urdu poet of the later classical era in Delhi and a desciple of Dagh Dehlavi. He was born in Delhi on March 5, 1871 and died on March 12, 1940. He was the first Urdu poet to do a poetic translation of theContinue reading Urdu Poetic Translation of Surat Fatiha
This Aalo Baingan recipe is a beloved memory from my childhood: hot summer afternoons and eating aalo baingan with hot fresh rotis in my nani’s house. Aalo Baingan translates into potatoes and eggplant in english and is a spicy curry that can be eaten with roti or with white rice. Ammie was visiting me last monthContinue reading Aalo Baingan Recipe
For Pakistani drama fans, Green Entertainment dramas are the breath of fresh air they had been waiting for. If you have had enough of saas bahu stories, finally we have progressive positive stories through Green Entertainment. I love that the stories give great messages but are non-preachy. The characters are well-written and strong. These dramasContinue reading Green Entertainment Dramas You Must Watch!