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Couscous is a traditional North African dish. It is a tiny pasta made of wheat and traditionally hand-rolled. When I reflect on my childhood, I remember my grand-mother and other women from our neighborhood gathering and hand rolling couscous. It takes a lot of time and energy for them to roll it first, let it dry… Continue reading Algerian Couscous
While I was walking with my boss in the garden talking business, something caught my eye, and I had to stop, and as always, my phone's camera is always ready. Some beautiful flowers growing out of rocks. I was curious, So I did some research online to learn about those flowers. They are called Phlox… Continue reading Rocks…
Ibrahim's Art I let my kids use their imagination, draw, paint, and color. Kids express their emotions through art. Also, art provides opportunities for brain development, mastery, and creativity. According to the International Child Art Foundation, “Research indicates that a child who is exposed to the arts acquires a special ability to think creatively, be original,… Continue reading Little Artists
Silence is golden…unless you have kids, then silence is very, very suspicious!Usually, when I'm in the kitchen cooking or washing dishes, Iness (my daughter) is always with me, singing or playing with the refrigerator magnets. Today, Iness was not around! So I asked my husband: "Is Iness with you?" He replied: "Nope!"Then I asked Ibrahim… Continue reading The Sound of Silence
I am glad we are moving this summer! My kids need a neighborhood full of kids of their age! I try to take them outside to play. I take them to parks, playgrounds, and the library sometimes. They play, and then we go back home. I didn’t spend my childhood this way. I used to… Continue reading Getting Kids Outside
Today, my kids had a blast! Playground, ice cream, and books. I gave my kids the opportunity to choose the books they like. Sometimes, It is important to let kids make their own small decisions, stay behind the scenes and guide them. So, let's review what they bought from the bookstore: FIVE DISNEY•PIXAR early readers… Continue reading Books and Ice Cream
Carolina Mom 