Lifestyle

My Kids’ Spring Break

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

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, 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