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Last Monday, my son sent me a text message from my mom’s phone. His text message was full of emojis and a short sentence, “Hi mama, I am bored.”After his text message, I planned some activities for both Ibrahim and Iness (Pronounced Inas.) Pretend Picnic: My kids and I played pretend Picnic. It was fun!… Continue reading My Kids’ Spring Break
Five reasons why every child should experience farming and how to do it: 1- Animals teach kids about patience and self-control. 2- Animals provide responsibility and foster leadership in kids. 3- Animals teach kids about the act of sharing. 4- Nurturing animals is an acceptable way for kids to practice being caregivers. 5- Animal are… Continue reading A Visit to the Farm
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
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
My daughter and Homo habilis Who doesn't know the "Night at the Museum" movie? It was filmed at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. I am lucky, I had a chance to visit this iconic place during my kids’ winter break. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is one of the foremost museums… Continue reading Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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