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Waleed’s Photoshoot

The fundamental job of a toddler is to rule the universe. Lawrence Kutner Z has a friend, but she can’t … More

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Strawberry Picking Photoshoot with Rania

I last went strawberry picking a long time ago with my cousins and aunt in Canada. It was fun and … More

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Life and the Lack of It

A week ago, my grandmother passed away. Even when you know your grandmother is fighting for her life, you still … More

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And You Are?

A story about my grandmother who passed away a couple of years ago – keep her in your prayers! She … More

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Gardening in Gold

“Art is like baby shoes. When you coat them with gold, they can no longer be worn.” John Updike I … More

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Give-Me-Some-More-Inches Hats

Play around with materials, colors, stitches. Everything is allowed! Crochet is a magnificent adventure that opens the doors to your … More

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Lavender and Turquoise Walk

The tones of gray, pale turquoise and pink will prevail ~ Christian Dior I love spring. I love the way … More

Benefits of living in Peachtree CIty, city life versus suburban life, toddler hairstyles, toddler ponytail

Spring Portfolio

“Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment.” ~ Ellis Peters   Here are a few of  Z. Words … More

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Bench Warmers

A throne is only a bench covered with velvet ~ Napoleon Bonaparte Me & Z. Photo Courtesy: Ahmed Zakaria,

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Chunky Funky Hats

“With hook and thread agile fingers are capable of producing an endless variety of beautiful modern and traditional designs, each … More

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Colorful Chore

I have sporadic OCD cleaning moments around the house. But then I get lazy and I’m cured. It’s a very … More

giving sick toddler fluids, how to clean sippy cups, how to stay calm when there are so many chores, Nuby sippy cups

Nana’s Treasures

Nana’s visiting all the way from Pakistan. Nana loves nature and brings lots of nature treasures inside our home. Here … More

camellias, collecting nature items, great grandmother love, pretty pine cone, spiky pine tree ball

Z’s Nursery – Pakistani Style

“As I picked her up and peeled off the warm damp layers, I had this strange feeling of female communion. … More

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Pink and Green

“Pink is the navy blue of India” – Diana Vreeland I think Pink is also the navy blue of Pakistan. Here’s … More

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Blue and Red

“Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No. Just as one … More

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Crayola Cousins

Give crayons.  Adults are disturbingly impoverished of these magical dream sticks.  ~Dr. SunWolf I have 3 brothers and no sisters. Growing … More

coloring for toddlers, toddler activities, toddler color pencil photoshoot

Hugging Eyes

  So I know the picture below is a little blurry, but when I look at it, I remember that … More

baby hugs, parenting love, toddler hugs

Painted Feet

“Mothering should involve both taking care of someone who is dependent and at the same time supporting that person in … More

baby footprints on canvas, letting your toddler paint, toddler painting

Vanity?

“Life is like a mirror: we get the best results when we smile at it” – Anonymous. Z’s hair is … More

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Swirling and Swinging of Words

“I love writing.  I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.”  ~James Michener When … More

editing a children's book manuscript, giving up teaching to be a stay at home mother, trying to publish a children's book, writing with baby at home

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