To commemorate reaching 8K followers, I thought I’d hop onto the #10thingsaboutme bandwagon. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about me: 1. I’m an introvert, but that’s probably quite obvious. 2. I believe in karma and reincarnation. I believe positivity attracts positive outcomes. I also believe that if you keep your front entrance disorganized you invite in chaos. Read More …
My daughter tells me, My skin is prettier than hers I look at her confused She has honey-coloured skin so flawless, it glows I love her beautiful sun-kissed skin And I tell her so But she tells me my skin is lighter, And that lighter skin is prettier I tell her light or dark, it doesn’t matter That one is Read More …
For something that looks so impressive, the Dutch Baby is quite simple to make, requiring very few ingredients and little time. The crispy outside pairs well with the custard-like centre and goes well with any topping that you choose. We usually keep it simple and top with freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and berries, however whipped cream, maple syrup, preserves, Read More …
Over the Easter long weekend, we took a trip downtown to check out the Allan Gardens Conservatory. The Allan Gardens Conservatory consists of six greenhouses which house tropical plants, plants from Australia and the Mediterranean, palms and seasonal plants, and cacti. The conservatory is a great escape from the city, cleverly located in the heart of the city. There is Read More …
My pen scribbles across paper under moonlight, careful not to wake the babe sleeping beside me. It’s one of those nights where emotions gradually consume me. I write when I’m feeling raw, angry, and unapologetic, and in need of an outlet. Writing is healing. Writing is cleansing. And really my only option to address the wounds plaguing my mind. I Read More …
Star Wars utilizes the fictional concept of the “Force”, which Obi-Wan Kenobi describes as an energy field created by all living things, which surrounds and penetrates us as it binds the galaxy together. Although the Force flows through every living being, the power of the force could only be harnessed by “force-sensitives”. The Force, which can be used for good Read More …
One of the goals I made for this year was to take the kids out to explore our city, every so often. There are so many hidden gems within our city which serve as great opportunities to learn some history or culture. During the March Break we a made a trip to the St. Lawrence Market, where we spent time Read More …
This recipe has been a much-awaited one ever since I posted a photo of Spaghetti in Cajun sauce on Instagram. I am finally getting around to typing it up as it took me a while to perfect this parmesan-free, vegetarian white sauce. For those wondering, we do not use Parmesan for religious reasons. Parmesan contains a beef by-product called rennet Read More …
There are four things I ask my children to do every day so that they can grow into being the best versions of themselves. 1) Learn something new. I am a firm believer in that education is a life-long thing and that we remain students forever. I want my children to understand that and to realize how much there is Read More …
Akshaya turned eight this past December, but this time I decided to hold off our annual celebration until January of this year. Every December, I get overwhelmed with all that goes on during that month and having to organize and host a birthday party has always added to that stress. I was extremely happy with this decision and I couldn’t Read More …
