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22/10/2021

Turn the Clock

I’ve often wondered why we think about things we could have done better in hindsight.

Different reactions we could have had. Different choices we could have made. Different paths we could have taken.

We berate ourselves, spiral in self-doubt, spend endless hours wondering what could have been.

Would we be where we are today, then?

So instead, I’ve found myself learning and reaching these conclusions.

Yes, I can do better as a person.
Yes, I have the ability to do anything.
Yes, I can turn the impossible into infinite possibilities.

It’s easy to have regrets. Misgivings. It’s a lot harder to find the will to self reflect and change.

Who’s to say that no matter what path you would have taken back then, you wouldn’t be exactly right here, right now?

Different roads often lead to the same destination.
And there’s solace in knowing the conviction of your own choices.

What could have been versus what I can do now.

What’s the stronger pull for you?

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18/09/2021

Things I’m good and bad at.

Disclaimer: I tried to make it educational but thought I’d keep it real and hilarious? Only way to be 🤷🏻‍♀️

I’ve always wanted to be exceptional at something. A skill, a craft, a prodigy (wishful thinking)? While that didn’t turn out as I’d hoped...I did discover that I was good at a few things.

After a lifetime of being pampered at home, once I was living on my own, it turned out that I was great at burning rotis. Or generally ruining the entire texture. Bless my husband who still ate every disaster I made back then.

I’ve also found out that I’m quite good at swiftly changing diapers. 20 seconds and I’m done. A speed test, I wasn’t aware I would be a success at.

While these latent abilities have improved my quality of life. I’ve also learned that I’m not quite good at waking up early. I try but the thought of an extra 5 minutes in the bed all to myself is too great a chance to miss.

If you stayed to read all this, thank you. 🤣❤️
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11/06/2021

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08/06/2021

I’ve been in Lahore for a couple of months now and every single time I’ve wanted to purchase something for Ansha, I’ve had to do a lot of research, try out so many different places all over the city, come across low stocks and basically come home empty handed. Planning to make a trip again soon, or just forgetting about what I needed to get and finding an alternative instead.

Case in point being shoes for Ansha. Checked every possible shoe store in Lahore only to never have the right size. Found the same issue with finding a one stop shop for all things kid and baby related.

I had heard of from friends but mostly thought it’s an online shop until I discovered, honestly the largest kids store I’ve ever been to in Packages Mall Lahore. It had everything under one roof with easily named aisles, really helpful staff there to guide you, play areas for children, a HUGE variety of toys, stationary, books, shoes, baby gear, feeding items and what not. I was honestly so pleasantly surprised.

Ansha had a ball of a time roaming around the store and playing on the swings and we ended up finding everything we needed in really good quality all in one place. Honestly, I decided that every time I need something from now on, I’ll just visit the store to avoid the hassle of going to different places for different things.

Bachaa Party is having a Toys Festival right now in stores and online. You can head over to www.bachaaparty.com or check out their stores in Clifton Punjab Chowrangi, Lucky One Mall, North Nazimabad KDA Chowrangi (Karachi), Emporium Mall and Packages Mall, (Lahore), Gulgasht Avenue (Multan) and Boulevard Mall (Hyderabad)!

Happy shopping!

19/05/2021

It’s a privilege to be able to hold and kiss your children in the morning.
It’s a privilege to be able to hear your parents voices the next day.
It’s a privilege to tune it all out when you’re feeling overwhelmed or just busy with your life.
It’s a privilege to go to bed and wake up without utter fear each night.
It’s a privilege to plan for your and your children’s futures without any hurdles.
It’s a privilege to be able to forget and move on.

It’s a privilege to be able to do whatever you want.

The world has a short term memory. And most of the times, selective empathy. Choosing to raise your voice for one movement and staying silent and oblivious on another. Do some lives matter more than others?

Where are all our idols in the West on this one now? Just because it’s not happening on their turf, it somehow doesn’t matter much, right?

Imagine each moment out there in P@-les-t!ne and the terror and trauma of each individual. They can’t breathe. They can’t be. They’re barely surviving. They’re burying faster than we can blink. They’re trapped with no end in sight and no way out.

So lest we forget,
It’s a privilege and a RIGHT to be free.

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14/05/2021

Eid Mubarak from our family to yours.

This Eid is once again so different from those of the past. But we were extremely lucky and grateful to be able to spend it with our families in Pakistan after so many years. Alhumdolillah.

My heart goes out to families still not reunited and to families who’s tables are no longer full with their loved ones. Please know that you’re all in my thoughts and prayers. May Allah end this pandemic soon and ease our sufferings. Ameen

In the meantime. Stay strong. Stay safe. Protect yourselves and your loved ones. If you’re fortunate to have them around you, hug them a little tighter and pray for their health.

For us, we all kept us simple and dressed in traditional white with a small dinner at home with our family. And for a change Ansha didn’t immediately destroy her hairdo 😂

Eid day one.

My 👗: .est1993
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11/05/2021

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03/05/2021

When it was time for Ansha to start solids, I knew I had my job cut out for me because I chose to keep it as organic and healthy as possible. This obviously meant a lot of research and sometimes extra work for me, but it’s been worth it. Alhumdolillah. Especially because now Ansha eats everything we make at home and there’s hardly ever a fuss.

Through research into baby cereals, I discovered that majority cereals were not suitable for my baby because of the artificial sweeteners, sugars and preservatives and that’s how I ended up being a HUGE fan and customer of **er products for Ansha. Cereals, snacks and munchies (which I always keep with me whenever I’m traveling and in case Ansha refuses to eat anything).

Finding these products was quite easy in UAE but in Pakistan I always faced some hurdle. Whether there was a supply issue at popular stores, or the right product wasn’t available and in most cases when I did find them, sellers were charging two or three times the price of the actual item.

So when Maryam from reached out to me after she had also identified a similar gap, I was absolutely delighted because I had finally found not only a seller who had everything I needed in stock, but who also didn’t fleece me.

is importing authentic stuff from the US, UK and UAE and has every possible Ge**er product stocked. Cereals, snacks, puffs, teething biscuits etc and they also have a few baby products like Munchkin cups etc.

So head on to their page and place your orders while stocks last. They’re based out of Lahore and delivering in Lahore and other cities soon.

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30/04/2021

So excited to be a part of this Ramadan series hosted by

Joining me today for are these ladies. Be sure to check out their amazing Iftar recipes as well!

For my Iftar today, I’ve made

Coffee & Salted Caramel Tukrey (my spin on Shahi Tukrey)

Base Layer:
Homemade Coffee Choc Chip Loaf Cake

- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tsps coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
- 1/2 cup choc chips or nuts of choice
Mix dry ingredients together separately. Set aside. Beat butter and sugars, add eggs and milk. Add dry ingredients and coffee syrup. Beat together. Fold in the choc chips/nuts.
Preheat oven to 170 C. Lightly brush the loaf tin with butter. Pour batter and bake for 1 hour.

Second Layer:
Salted Caramel Sauce

- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (at room temp)
- 1 tsp salt
Put sugar in saucepan over medium heat and keep whisking with wooden spoon until sugar becomes liquid. Add butter and keep stirring until both are mixed well. Slowly add cream. Mix well and leave on medium heat for 1 min. Be careful not to burn anything. Take off heat and mix in salt. Allow to cool. Leftover sauce be stored and used for anything.

Third Layer:
Homemade Vanilla Custard

- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp corn flour
- 3 cups milk
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essense
Whisk eggs, corn flour and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture becomes creamy and thickens. Take off heat and mix in sugar and vanilla. Allow to cool.

*Layer a rectangular dish with coffee cake, salted caramel sauce and vanilla custard. Garnish with nuts and choc chips. Cool in fridge and serve.

Voila! Hope you enjoy this as much as we will today!

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23/04/2021

Never been as fascinated as I was with this viral trend. Maybe because of the soothing music or the backgrounds.

But here we go. Our version of the

18/04/2021

Thought my baby was a sweet angel that kept smiling at everything. Sat where we plopped her up. Grinned when the camera clicked. Squealed in excitement when in a crowd and displayed general amicability when cuddled.

Then came the

Where this once “sweet angel” can now scrunch up her face and wail on demand to get her way. Where she’ll bang her entire body on the couch upon hearing a “no.” With a tear rolling down her cheek which instantly disappears with her face brimming with a smile when we finally give in.

So how do I deal with a ?

🌼 DISTRACTION - I try to distract her with something else. Mostly singing her favorite nursery rhymes or taking her out for a walk. Works like a charm.

🌼 EYE CONTACT - I get down on her level and calmly talk to her.

🌼 WAIT IT OUT - I let her express herself the only way she knows how to right now and once she’s done, we hug.

🚫 Never yell or get physical with your child. Their developing brains are only equipped to handle and express one emotion at a time. Scaring them into doing your bidding will only damage their confidence and way of expressing.

🚫 At this stage they’re too young to be given a time out. Or punished. A little love goes a long way.

🚫 If you’re feeling overwhelmed as a parent, it’s best to temporarily remove yourself from the situation and ask for help for a while till you feel better.

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13/04/2021

Ramzan Mubarak to all those observing and to the ones who aren’t 🌙⭐️

We’re so grateful to be able to spend this Ramzan with our families in Lahore. Hoping and trying our best to savor every moment. To stay at home, protect ourselves and our families and most of all, increase our remembrance of Allah.

We hope this Ramzan brings good tidings and most importantly health for everyone. May Allah answer our prayers and protect all of us. Ameen.

Making a small prayer for everyone who still hasn’t gotten a chance to reunite with their loved ones and for anyone who’s suffering in any way. Ameen.

Please keep us in your prayers too.

Love and duas,
Mahrukh, Umair & Ansha 🤍

27/03/2021

24/03/2021

Trying not to laugh too much, feeling happy but dreading what can go wrong
Living in fear of “what ifs” and forgetting to bask in the now
Remembering what it felt like to laugh without abandon as a child,
Till tears streamed, stomach clenched and words muffled in between guffaws

Sitting with memories of the past, worries of the future, overshadowing the present
A smile creeping in with a thought, “I had a good week,”
But insides contracting at what could possibly ruin this now
Tired of feeling this way for so long, wishing it could disappear

But I’m here. I keep moving. Therapy, sharing and prayer
I can be happy without fearing sadness
It’s just in my head, remember?

Take a moment now, close your eyes, tell yourself
It’s just a feeling,
Joy, pain, fear, excitement and more,
So let it be and let go

Surrender.

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This post is part of a word series and in collaboration with these amazing writers:
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Anyone else scared of being happy and fearing something bad will happen?

#ｔｈｏｕｇｈｔｓ

16/03/2021

I’d been missing winter and spring in Lahore for the past 8 years and enviously looking at all my friends and family enjoying in what is my favorite time in Lahore. But this year, after so long I got to come back when winter was in its last vestiges and spring was around the corner. So I got to do all the things I had in my mental checklist and the things I had grown up doing.

The cold winter mornings with fog. Smell of parathas and chai. Sardiyon ki baarish.

Toasting under the sun in the garden and enjoying a cup of coffee and family gup shup.

Cozying up in the living room and watching movies. Singing songs. Binging on childhood snacks.

Saying Ammi and Abba out loud and seeing them in front of me. Alhumdolillah

Driving through main boulevard and liberty and having Benazir ka Kulfa in the fog. H block ki chaat, McDonald’s kay fries.

Houses adorned with wedding lights. Gardens waiting to bloom. Rickshaws holding up traffic. Lahore preparing for Jashan-e-Baharan.

Long drives and mellow music with my sister around places we’ve grown up in. Swerving, stopping, gazing and enjoying like it was my first time doing Y block ki sair.

🎵 Late Night - Shamoon Ismail

13/02/2021

Hopping onto this viral trend with some wholesome pawrii content.

Ammi has caught onto this viral meme the most with everything being 🤣

12/02/2021

Ever smelled something that instantly jogged a memory? A memory that you had forgotten existed or maybe was swirling around in the dark trenches of your mind.

That happened to me recently.

I unearthed a scent I had used quite often a couple of years ago. Nothing special there. But oh, the memory it brought back….

Of a woman who was so sure of herself in what she wanted to do. Of a woman who was exploring not just herself but the world on her own and thriving. Of a woman who made every second of her life count.

No time to kill. Planned every day. Always on the go. Procrastination wasn’t yet a familiar friend.

How did she get lost? Why did she let everything around her consume her?

So how was one scent able to lead to this existential crisis?

Clearly, these thoughts were already there and I’d let myself forget how I used to be or what my potential could be. It’s so easy to get complacent and let the days go by…the cost being that time waits for no one and you’re the only one left behind.

I closed my eyes, listened to the drone of the shower, pictured who I was 5 years ago, walking down the streets of New York City. A purpose in my step, plans in my head and a world within my grasp. I was unstoppable. I remembered it all. And I’m glad I did.

I’m still her. Just got a little lost there.

Anyone else ever smelled a familiar scent and remembered something instantly?

02/02/2021

“Chor aye hum ye galliyan...”

Three years spent in a place that wormed its way in my heart. The initial dismissive disdain turned to complete comfort and the best first home I could have dreamed of.

A place where Umair and I grew together. A place where Ansha had all her firsts. A place where we had some of the best times of our life with the best group of friends. A place where we planned our weekends around new food places to try. A place where we could relax and spruce up for a night out. A place that gave us the best memories.

Dubai, you were wonderful and I’m not going to lie, I’m going to miss you a lot. But as they say, to get somewhere, you have to get out of somewhere first.

So onto the next phase and next country we will call home soon. Insha’Allah.

But for now, enjoying the warmth of family in Lahore while reminiscing of the times in Dubai and planning for the next journey ahead.

Alhumdolillah for everything. Allah has been kind.

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22/01/2021

Mom Survival Kit

The first year is all about making it through, adjusting to the change and well surviving. But in the midst of all this, keeping your mental and physical health in check should be a priority, always.

Things I’ve done for my sanity and peace of mind have been:

👩🏻‍🍼A strong cup of coffee to start the day and feel alive
👩🏻‍🍼Keep the stress at bay and when things get tough, try to remember it’s only temporary
👩🏻‍🍼Setting rules and boundaries with family members when it comes to parenting
👩🏻‍🍼Researching everything beforehand to prepare myself for different stages of baby’s life
👩🏻‍🍼Being open with my spouse about my struggles and whenever I feel overwhelmed and need him to step up more
👩🏻‍🍼Avoid comparison with other moms and their babies
👩🏻‍🍼Avoid being a victim of mom guilt and remind myself I’m human and allowed to feel tired, sad, lazy and everything else!

So far I’ve been keeping my cool but I still get my days of feeling like a headless chicken 🐔 Haha
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This post was in collaboration with these lovely ladies. So hop onto their profiles to check their survival tips!
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What are your tips for dealing with those overwhelming motherhood days?

13/01/2021

• Oatmeal & Coconut Cake •

So I would have made a video, except I baked this late at night when we were craving some meetha and urgency was a factor. Haha.

It’s a quick and easy recipe and the cake turned out so moist and delicious. Uff. Surprised myself tbh at how great it actually tastes 🤷🏻‍♀️

- R E C I P E -

- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the topping:

- 6 Tablespoons butter , room temperature
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut (if that’s not available, use 1 1/3 cup coconut flakes)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk (I used rainbow evaporated milk)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup nuts of choice (I used almonds and walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- M E T H O D -

1. Preheat oven to 350 F/177 C. Grease a 9x13'' pan or Pyrex dish with oil or line with butter paper.

2. Add the oatmeal and butter to a bowl and pour boiling water on top. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl combine the eggs, brown sugar and white sugar and mix well.

3. In a separate bowl sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
Add to the bowl with eggs and sugars and stir to combine.

4. Add the oatmeal mixture and stir to combine.

5. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

6. While the cake is baking, make the topping by combining all the ingredients in a bowl.

7. Remove the cake from the oven and turn the oven to high broil (only the top part).
Spread the topping evenly over the warm cake and place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes or until the coconut is golden brown.

Ta-da!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

You can store it in the fridge or an airtight container for a few days. Tastes better on the second day! Perfect cake for dessert or with tea/coffee!

* Recipe inspired by

07/01/2021

I’d forgotten what it was like to look after myself…up until I almost didn’t recognize myself anymore.

The past year or so has been quite a circus. Being a new mom is challenging and throw in a pandemic with now getting ready to move to a new country once again...yup, circus.

In the midst of all this noise, I’ve realized it’s essential to incorporate a few small things into my routine for my mental and physical well-being. Some things that I’ve started doing are:

🕊Take out a few hours for myself once a week and go out alone for a coffee or a walk
🕊Watch something relaxing to give my brain a break
🕊Have a nighttime ritual for my skincare
🕊Have a clove, cinnamon and cardamom tea before sleeping

‼️ Fun fact: Clove tea has antioxidants that boost your immune system and improves indigestion. It is also a great source of Vitamin E and K and keeps infections at bay. Cinnamon and cardamom help with the same.

So these little things on a regular basis have not only improved my mental health in terms of coping with anxiety, but have also made me feel better physically. Heh.
This post hop was in collaboration with:andmylittleworld
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Marriage A rollercoaster ride of laughs and tears Fights and hugs Giving in and holding on Starting from scratch and building Forgiving and letting go Wanting space but hate being apart Joking and teasing Farting and smelling Eating out and eating in Sleeping cuddled and sprawled out Snoring and poking to stop Turning the AC up and down Willing to experience new things Scared to swim but taking the chance Watching thrillers together Taking turns and making deals to give massages Making bets on stupid things Getting angry over who made the bathroom dirty All said and done It’s two very different people coming together Building a life A home…and Becoming a family. __________________________________________________ This post is in collaboration with these lovely people on “What Marriage is According to Us.” @me.andmylittleworld @thiswhimsicallife @the.dadgram @the.momgram Haha I hope you enjoyed the humorous side and my take on marriage. Drop me a comment on marriage is to you guys? #marriage #funnyvideos #shaadiseason #shaadi #husbandandwife #wearefamily #weddingseason #imarriedmybestfriend #marriage101 #lahoreblogger #karachibloggers #islamabadblogger #lahorediaries #jorukaghulam #biwino1 #biwi #wifeforlife #relationshipgoals #mashallah #relationshipadvice #10yearsstrong #alhumdulillahforeverything #funnyvids #laughteristhebestmedicine #keepitreal #instavsreality #instagramvsreality

I’d been missing winter and spring in Lahore for the past 8 years and enviously looking at all my friends and family enjoying in what is my favorite time in Lahore. But this year, after so long I got to come back when winter was in its last vestiges and spring was around the corner. So I got to do all the things I had in my mental checklist and the things I had grown up doing. The cold winter mornings with fog. Smell of parathas and chai. Sardiyon ki baarish. Toasting under the sun in the garden and enjoying a cup of coffee and family gup shup. Cozying up in the living room and watching movies. Singing songs. Binging on childhood snacks. Saying Ammi and Abba out loud and seeing them in front of me. Alhumdolillah Driving through main boulevard and liberty and having Benazir ka Kulfa in the fog. H block ki chaat, McDonald’s kay fries. Houses adorned with wedding lights. Gardens waiting to bloom. Rickshaws holding up traffic. Lahore preparing for Jashan-e-Baharan. Long drives and mellow music with my sister around places we’ve grown up in. Swerving, stopping, gazing and enjoying like it was my first time doing Y block ki sair. 🎵 Late Night - Shamoon Ismail #latenightdrive #lahorelahorehai #winterinlahore #pakistandiaries #winter2021 #lahoreblogger #lahoreweddings #pakistanibloggers #pakistani #yblock #dhalahore #childhoodmemories #latenight #familytime #longdrive #mellowmusic #nightlights #citylights #cityatnight #mylahore #dildilpakistan #feelgoodvibes

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