Lifestyle

Algerian Couscous

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

Lifestyle

Getting Kids Outside

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

Lifestyle

Books and Ice Cream

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

Lifestyle, Parenting

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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

Lifestyle, Parenting

Super Bowl Family Weekend

We have started a new tradition, to gather at my mom’s house for super bowl day. And since my brother is in town, he is a sports enthusiast, I thought it would be good to see him and spend some time with him. I like to see him pulling his hair out or biting his… Continue reading Super Bowl Family Weekend

Parenting

Reading with your kids

Lets just add reading books to our kids our everyday routine. Reading to kids is proven to improve and help along the process kids the ability to think and understand. It’s “The construction of thought process, including remembering, problem solving, and decision making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood” Healthofchildren.com Reading aloud to babies and… Continue reading Reading with your kids