My parents, like many Tamil immigrants, fled from the civil war in Sri-Lanka in hopes of rebuilding their lives in another country. Canada’s generosity allowed …
Our Last Day of Homeschooling for the Year
We’ve successfully completed our first year of homeschooling and I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. I honestly wish I had started sooner. Next …
This is Post-Partum
Social media tends to glamorize the postpartum journey with picture-perfect moms and stylized photoshoots but in reality post-partum is far from glamorous. For most, it’s …
The Importance of Support During the Fourth Trimester
My husband became a father for the first time a month after turning 26 years old. He did not know instinctively how to be a …
Arayana Shree – Birth Story
My pregnancy with Arayana was definitely a surprise. As much as I wanted four children, I was pretty content with the three that I had …
7 Amazing Non-Fiction Books for Children
If you’re on the lookout for some amazing non-fiction picture books for your older children, I’ve got the perfect recommendations for you guys. My kids …
Greek-Style Gigante Beans in Tomato Sauce
Last February, the kids and I tried Gigante beans cooked in a delicious tomato sauce, for the first time at the St. Lawrence Market. We …
Onion Fritters/Onion Pakoras
Ever since I started blogging some years ago, I’ve mentioned here and there how I refuse to deep-fry anything at home due to Akshaya having …
55 Ways to Keep Your Kids Learning, Growing, & Busy at Home during COVID-19
With schools and daycares being closed due to COVID-19 for the past couple weeks, I’ve been getting a lot of messages in regards to homeschooling …
Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
I’m not going to lie, I was never a fan of Macaroni and Cheese because next to Tamil cuisine, macaroni just seemed so bland. However, …