On living far from your family and finding little connections.

Living so far from our families is at the back of my mind a lot and since Anya was little, I have tried to find little ways to bring their presence into the routine of our daily lives. It is a tiny little way to say that even though we don’t get to see them…

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Current Favorites – Anya Edition

I wish I’d started this when she was younger, but every few months will be sharing some current favorites. It will be a way to record some what she loves through the years, but also these are some recommendations from Anya! TO WEAR Only dresses or skirts, ‘no pants or jeans please’ // Any of her party dresses // Gharara…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Some interesting links to inspire and reflect. Have a fabulous day with your family and friends! Finding hope in Thanksgiving // President Obama’s message about the day’s significance during the refugee crisis // Celebrating Thanksgiving as a Muslim in America // Loved Artifact Uprising’s Thanksgiving message in my email…

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With car troubles came perspective.

Last week on the way back from your gymnastics class, while you were upset at me for eating the last pizza slice, I realized something was wrong with the car. After stopping the car on the side of the road, I called roadside assistance as you nagged me from the backseat to unbuckle you. When…

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Memory Table at N+H wedding

My sister recently got married in Pakistan to my school friend. My family has known him for the longest time and we have been so excited this past year planning the wedding. Here’s a little story for you guys. 14 or so years ago when H’s dad was terribly unwell, my parents would go see…

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