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
We love these salmon potato cutlets in our house! The kids call them “aalo cookies” and I make them at least once a week because they are packed with nutrition. You can jump right to the salmon potato cutlets recipe below or read my ode to salmon in the paragraph below (because I love itContinue reading Salmon Potato Cutlets Recipe
“We accept the love we think we deserve”. How do we learn to love or not to love ourselves? It happens right here: in childhood, at the hands of parents, family and primary caregivers. It’s important to love ourselves before we love someone else, because otherwise “love” can be used to manipulate, blackmail and controlContinue reading How Do We Teach Our Children to Love Themselves
Who doesn’t love great ideas to utilize leftovers? I love making this leftovers pizza with a delicious homemade dough recipe I learnt from my mother-in-law, making this leftovers pizza recipe healthy and wholesome. I have made leftovers pizza with qeema, crumbled shami kebab and leftover meat curry. You can basically use anything such as vegetablesContinue reading Leftovers Pizza Recipe
We have always been blessed with great neighbours and stayed in touch with them. Whether I was a new immigrant in Edmonton or a new mother in Calgary, my neighbours have always been a source of help, comfort and important local information. Nextdoor, the neighbourhood app, now makes it easier than ever to connect withContinue reading Why Neighbours Matter: My Experience with the Nextdoor app
Buying local is extremely important to support the businesses that come from our community. They need our help more than ever this year. Here is a list for buying local in Calgary. Please do keep this in mind as you buy presents for family, friends, teachers and support staff this year! Gift Cards Many timesContinue reading Buying Local in Calgary: A List for Everyone
It seems like a lifetime ago when I did my Bachelors in Computer Sciences. My career path took many turns after that, and I ended up in marketing and communications. My coding skills have always helped me in life since they teach you patterns of logical thinking. Also, technology has never intimidated me and thatContinue reading Learn to Code in Fun Ways at Code Ninjas!
We were hosted by Mount Engadine Lodge in Spray Valley Provincial Park for two nights in October and had a wonderful time. The lodge is one of the few ways to enjoy a backcountry experience accessible by car. Here is my detailed review of a great all-inclusive in Alberta. We also made a YouTube videoContinue reading Staying at Mount Engadine Lodge: All-Inclusive in Alberta