Chicken Yakhni Pulao is a recipe that hits right at home! Try this delicious and easy recipe with some salad and raita for a treat!Continue reading Chicken Yakhni Pulao: A great recipe for the soul
Mini Home Decor Project
Recently I took care of two home decor trouble makers: Mr. Clutter Magnet and Ms. Messy Wires. Have you encountered these monsters? Sharing details of how I dealt with them.
Desi Totkas Toolkit for the Common Cold
As the weather changes, the common cold seems to hit every other household. Sadly, there is no cure for the cold. However I bring for you the Desi Totkas (life hacks) Toolkit to feel less miserable and get better sooner. There are special notes under each section for kids and babies.
Calgary Parks for Best Fall Colours
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!
14 Favourite Songs for August 14
Here is a list of some of my favorite songs for August 14, to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day and to get in the spirit of freedom. Continue reading 14 Favourite Songs for August 14
Urdu Letters Treasure Hunt
We are having a fun time learning Urdu alphabets these days. I’m teaching my daughter (age 5) and my nephew (age 8) the haroof (alphabets) through their sounds and doing writing practice. Today we completed the first six alphabets and to celebrate reaching “say” we played a treasure hunt game. This game reinforced the recognition ofContinue reading Urdu Letters Treasure Hunt
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
Contest Time!
The blog is one year old and I sure am excited! Thanks for your support and encouragement. I’m doing a fun contest to express my gratitude and to pass on the love of Urdu.