On my struggle with anxiety + a few things that have helped manage it

I am generally an optimist. Usually, the one in the room who will try to come up with the positive side of everything. But despite that, I have struggled with anxiety and I’ve only realized, accepted my struggle with it recently. In 2005 I had, what I now realize, a panic attack. When it was…

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The story of a Birthday Getaway + a few podcast recommendations for roadtrips with kids

I always thought I would write about this mommy-daughter getaway that happened earlier in April because it was kind of symbolic in my mothering journey but that’s how slow my blogging is in reality. Hopefully, no one minds that around here, right? You might remember back in April when I shared about this Vancouver trip…

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3 simple ways to celebrate Ramadan & Eid with our non-muslims friends

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7 TIPS for taking your own family photos this Eid

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my baby turns 7 + tips for making birthdays special

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