My kids are always hungry and asking for snacks when they are home during school breaks. Finding nutritious snacks that your kids will love, that are also dentist approved can be quite the challenge. One way I keep the kids from reaching for pre-packaged snacks is by having snacks prepped in the fridge so there are healthy options always accessible Read More …
Last week on Instagram Stories, I asked what you would like to see more of on my feed now that school is out for the summer. The majority of you responded with activities to keep the kids busy and activities on a dime. I have complied a list of things that we have done over the past years as well Read More …
My parents, like many other Tamil immigrants, fled from the civil war in Sri-Lanka in hopes of rebuilding their lives in another country. Canada’s generosity allowed our family to live, thrive, and contribute to society without the fear and hardships that come with war. I feel truly blessed to be living in a land that is not only free but Read More …
Last Friday, we headed downtown to Medieval Times. It was a first-time visit for everyone and we were so thrilled with the experience – the kids are still talking about it! Read on to learn more about our visit, details you might want to know before planning your visit, and to see photographs from our trip. When booking tickets, there Read More …
For the last few years, I have been making Canada Day lunches with a Canadian flavour or ingredients. Last year we had lobster rolls with Canadian lobster and the year before that we had Maple-glazed Cedar plank Atlantic salmon with Maple donuts for dessert. This year, we are having chowder with Pacific wild-caught salmon, sustainably caught white shrimp from the Read More …
Last week I bought a huge bag of the most sweetest organic Fuji apples and started dreaming of all things apple. Firstly I opted to make an apple loaf instead of my weekly banana bread and since there is no better combination than apples and cinnamon, I added a good pinch or five of ground cinnamon. As always I took Read More …
As far as I can remember I have always been a spiritual person, trying to unravel the mystery of our existence, learning about and making connections between religions, and whole-heartedly believing that when you do good, good things follow. However it wasn’t until after Vishnu’s birth that I started delving deep into theories about our connection to the universe, dreams, Read More …
A couple weeks ago, we were invited to attend the Summer of Space premiere at the Ontario Science Centre. Akshaya and Udayan have been space enthusiasts for years so this event, where they got to watch Apollo 11: The First Steps and listen to a panel consisting of Canada’s first female astronaut, Dr. Roberta Bondar, Neil Armstrong’s son Mark Armstrong, Read More …
For a little over a year now, Akshaya and Udayan have been taking care of some houseplants after they talked me into letting them keep my mini indoor greenhouse in their room. I agreed because caring for plants is not only a relaxing hobby, but it also instills in the child the values of patience, responsibility, and empathy. Two plants Read More …
Buddha was asked, “What have you gained from meditation”? He replied “Nothing. However let me tell you what I lost: Anger, anxiety, depression, insecurity, fear of old age and death. In today’s fast-paced, technological world where disconnection is a rising problem, meditation and mindfulness practices are vital tools in raising self-awareness. Kids have the ability to be present in the Read More …
