Becoming a mother is one of life's greatest gifts, but it's also one of the strangest times in a parent's life. As women, we aren't really well-versed in the job description of a mother. I think that I was most shocked at how much time I needed to devote to an infant, day and night. … Continue reading Early Days of Motherhood
Tips for Cleaning a Car Seat
If you're a parent, you've had your fair share of messy blowouts in the car. Well, this winter, my littlest had two episodes of car sickness, and let's just say the car seat was a disaster. Since it's winter, she was in several layers, and it was morning so all that came out was her … Continue reading Tips for Cleaning a Car Seat
When It Hurts, Listen
Over the weekend, we had a little bit of a scare with my three-year old, and it has left its mark on me, and I can't shake it off. It all began on Friday, when Ridha came home from school and ran up the stairs to tell me all about her day. I was lying … Continue reading When It Hurts, Listen
Creamy Bistro Linguini
I love eating out, and when I eat out, I almost always order pasta because it's one of my absolute favorite dishes. One of my favorite pasta dishes is from Cheesecake Factory, because everything they make is delicious. [This one is extremely high in calories, I think it was named worst dish to order in … Continue reading Creamy Bistro Linguini
A Day Out: Crayola Factory
This was our very first visit to Crayola Factory, located just on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Everyone knows and loves Crayola products, and who knew that they were made right here on the East Coast. Over the weekend, we visited the Crayola Factory with my cousins, and had a wonderful time. This … Continue reading A Day Out: Crayola Factory
Chicken Florentine / Sautéed Brussel Sprouts
So I'm one of those people who has never been brave enough to try brussel sprouts, and this is primarily due to Arthur. [Cartoon TV show, main character despised brussel sprouts]. But now as an adult, I'm finding that these new adult taste buds are enjoying many foods that I dismissed as a child. So here's … Continue reading Chicken Florentine / Sautéed Brussel Sprouts