Earlier today, the older kids were building their Lego sets and poor Vishnu accidently knocked over what they built, not once but twice. They promptly …
Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup
Last week, I bought 16 of the biggest and reddest tomatoes at the farmer’s market with big plans for them. Little did I know, my …
Food for Thought
When I first starting sharing lunchbox ideas a couple years ago, somebody criticized me for feeding my “brown” kids “white people food.” I think according …
30 Picture Books Worth Buying for Your Child’s Library (ages 0-4+)
A couple of weeks ago, I shared our chapter book list for kids in grades 1 through 6. Due to popular demand, I am sharing …
Our Visit to The 5 Drive-In Outdoor Theatre
Over the weekend we went to see the Lion King at the 5 Drive-In outdoor theatre in Oakville. It was quite an experience for all …
Choosing Eco-friendly Clothing Pieces
Since most of us are shopping for the back-to-school season, I thought I’d take this opportunity to talk about how I (mostly) choose our clothing …
Leek and Potato Cream Soup
A couple days ago, I got my hands on freshly dug up Russet potatoes, leeks, and the most aromatic garlic from the farmer’s market. Given …
The Boys’ 7th & 3rd Birthday Celebration – Dinosaur Party!
For the past three years, Udayan and Achyuthan have been celebrating their birthdays together and so far they love it! Even choosing a theme that …
Our Reading List: Chapter Books for Grades 1-6 and Up
Akshaya and Udayan do not watch TV from Monday through Friday. Instead, I’ve encouraged reading to occupy free time and as a result Akshaya and …
Our Visit to the Pickering Museum Village
Yesterday, we decided to visit the Pickering Museum Village. The children really enjoy visiting the ROM and they enjoyed our trip to the Canadian Automotive …