Originally posted on Book of Dishes:
tabla roll: knafeh cheesecake. your worlds are colliding right now, am i right? two of the greatest desserts: knafeh and New York cheesecake come together to make this beaut. it’s east meets west (and all other orientalized fantasies (what am i becoming?))–a layer of knafeh replaces the graham cracker…
Month: June 2016
While Mommy makes dinner…
Sometimes they just run around the house, playing tag and soccer and sometimes, i need some quiet while I complete the things I need to do…I’m sharing a few things that keep my kids quiet while I make dinner. They normally sit around the counter or breakfast table so they are close by and we…
Working out post baby
Post baby, I am always committed to getting back into shape and the two ways i’m doing that is by working out (at home and gym) and swimming along with of course, a healthy diet. I know there’s a barrage of articles pertaining to loving your post partum body and while I think we…
5 Tips on Bringing Home a New Baby
He woke up in the middle of the night and realized we weren’t home. There was crying and sadness at 2 am and lots of checking the garage and driveway for his daddy’s car and so when we did come back home with a new baby, he wasn’t entirely sure about her. Today, 6 1/2…
Easy Cheesecake Recipe
Once you make this and realize how simple it is, you’ll never pay $6 or more for a slice of cheesecake again!
Week in Review| Arts and Crafts
I thought it would be fun to share what a week’s worth of art and crafts look like in our house. There were definitely some that I missed capturing but for the most part, here were the most indulged activities this past week.
The Wedding| Spread love, not hate.
This weekend we had the distinct honor of attending the wedding of one of my husband’s colleague and former student; he attests to his exemplary character and we watched him, in youthful grandeur make promises to his stunning bride under the covenant of God.
Top Picks | 8 Year Old activities
Now that summer is here, the question persists…what do we do with our children?? Below are a few activities my 8 year old enjoys!
Ramadan Decor
As my children have gotten older, so too has their understanding and abilities. They now understand the meaning behind religious holidays and auspicious months such as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. It was an absolute joy to decorate our home with their handmade decor this year. I hope you enjoy the pictures. It…
10 Fabulous Road Trip Ideas!!
Aside from packing lots of snacks, water and extra clothes just in case; I find the following ideas really help us when road tripping with young kids.
This Beautiful Life of Ours 