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Kale, Quinoa Salad

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Açai Bowl

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Lemongrass Veggies

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Minted Labneh Dip

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Apple Broccoli Salad

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Allergies Misunderstood

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Another tumor .. no joke! ⠀ Click on the link in

Another tumor .. no joke!
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Click on the link in my bio to read the full story!

⁣To all the moms out there, you did it and you’re still doing it! You’re doing an amazing job whether you are a working mom, or a stay at home mom. ⠀
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2020 was a tough year on all of us! At times, we felt overwhelmed, anxious, and worried. Other times, we found encouragement to maintain peace and sanity at home. But yet again, we managed! Our time spent with our kids was precious, and that is something we will always remember. We enjoyed their craziness, their messy art, their ongoing questions, their silly smiles .. it was all totally worth it! ⠀
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2021 may not be very different from 2020. But YOU certainly are. You discovered you are stronger than you ever thought possible. You learned about the skills and talents you never knew were inside of you. ⠀
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I am taking a day off today from EVERYTHING but my Nadeem! ⠀
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Go and spend the day with your kids, act silly, connect with them, hug them, cuddle, laugh, eat, .. and let go of everything!⠀
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Thank you Nadeem for making me a MOM & for teaching me so much.

⁣Happy Independence Day!⠀ ⠀ Wishing for bett

⁣Happy Independence Day!⠀
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Wishing for better, more peaceful & safer days for us & our kids! ⠀
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Moved back to Lebanon 2 years ago, and never thought I’d get so attached! Get well soon my Lebanon so we can stay next to Jeddo & Tata and enjoy your beauty.

⁣One of my favorite drinks, I love the taste & i

⁣One of my favorite drinks, I love the taste & it helps my body heal! It’s my to go drink when I feel tensed, it acts as an effective stress reliever. ⠀
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Head to my blog (link in bio) for the recipe.

I like to give thought & meaning to gifts, especia

I like to give thought & meaning to gifts, especially when it’s someone very dear & special to my heart.

Here’s a bohemian chic basket with a pinch of deliciousness.

Green tea & 3 different kinds of man2ouch 😋

A simple, heartfelt and genuine appreciation for people we care about in our life is magical and is essential to our ability to create happiness, fulfillment, loving relationships, healthy families, successful teams, and productive communities.

⁣It’s amazing to watch them ask their own ques

⁣It’s amazing to watch them ask their own questions and make their own investigations - 2 things they’re good at!⠀
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On another note, he said at the end: “mama, we could have used only boiling water for the 3 ice cubes because it’s the fastest!”

Crispy baked potato wedges, soft on the inside and

Crispy baked potato wedges, soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside with amazing flavors! Who can resist?

Who else misses breakfast? Crunchy Oats are my fa

Who else misses breakfast?

Crunchy Oats are my favorite Crunchy goodness. Who agrees?

Ramadan Kareem 🌙

Ramadan Kareem 🌙

Granola Crunch!⠀ ⠀ Perfect addition to your mi

Granola Crunch!⠀
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Perfect addition to your milk, yogurt or simply as a snack!⠀
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Coming soon your way!

⁣Being stuck indoors is a bit challenging, but w

⁣Being stuck indoors is a bit challenging, but we’ve been keeping ourselves busy with lots of engaging activities. ⠀
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I was so intrigued when he showed a lot of interest in experiments, and so decided to focus on introducing new experiments often. Here’s one taken from @thedadlab. ⠀
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Do you want to see more?

⁣We miss our weekly playdates & gathering around

⁣We miss our weekly playdates & gathering around the table so much! ⠀
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How is everyone doing with the lockdown? Have you settled in a routine? ⠀
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Remember, it’s okay if you are feeling frustrated, it’s okay if this is hard! But let’s try to be kind with ourselves!

⁣“Mommy I want Mjadra with Crunchy onions.”⠀
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Nadeemo’s favorite dish has become a weekly occurrence. Make sure to have it with caramelised onions, they will surprise your taste buds!⠀
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How do you like your Mjadra? With Rice or Burghul?⠀
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Head to my blog (link in bio) for the recipe.

⁣Throughout my journey, I have learnt the art of

⁣Throughout my journey, I have learnt the art of acceptance & patience. Life will always throw curve balls and challenges your way. ⠀
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Instead of stressing out about the situation and worrying, let’s accept the journey for what it is. Let’s view it as an adventure, something you will look back upon and always remember.⠀
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Stressing or worrying about the situation won’t serve you in any way; easier said than done but we have to try. ⠀
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Believe that everything will be just fine & make the best out of it.⠀
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Let’s pause. Let’s reflect. Let’s connect. Let’s cuddle. Let’s relax. Let’s meditate. Let’s dance. Let’s do the things that have been pending for quite some time. ⠀
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Sending you all positive energy (no hugs)! ⠀
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How are you spending your time during lockdown?

⁣Lockdown at home! Let’s appreciate every mome

⁣Lockdown at home! Let’s appreciate every moment & do the things that we enjoy doing. I’ve been trying out some new recipes; so I’d like to share one with you! It’s a very easy meal to prepare, kale quinoa salad!⠀
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Would love to hear your feedback or see your pictures of it!

You have to taste & feel that crunch!⠀ ⠀ Choco

You have to taste & feel that crunch!⠀
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Choco Crunchy Bites coming soon!

⁣My Nadeemo is FOUR!⠀ ⠀ An entertaining and

⁣My Nadeemo is FOUR!⠀
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An entertaining and super fun Dinosaur-themed birthday that couldn’t have been possible without the team at Dent De Lait, a place that I call our second home! I think I enjoyed it more than anyone else! ⠀
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Dent De Lait, you made it a worry-free birthday on so many levels which allowed me and my hubby to enjoy the birthday with the kids! From the amazing activities, to the beautiful set up, and of course the delicious & allergy friendly food for the moms & the kids! Thank you, thank you, thank you 💚⠀
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Trickertreat: As I needed a break from baking, I trusted you with preparing an allergy-friendly cake for Nadeem, and you nailed it! You were patient with me, shared with me pics of the ingredients list of the products, made sure to avoid cross contamination .. and the best part: this cake took after his name, Nadeemo’s Cake! It was delicious! Thank you! ⠀
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Boudy: thank you for capturing beautiful memories!⠀
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Thank you ALL for sharing this special day with us 💚

⁣I decided to shake things up and try a new kind

⁣I decided to shake things up and try a new kind of breakfast for my son. This classic açai bowl combines a variety of nutritious foods to create a colorful breakfast or even snack that he can’t get enough of! ⠀
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Who can resist something so colorful? Dark purple colour, lovely ice-creamy texture, refreshing and sweet, but filling. All in all this is a really tasty and feel-good breakfast.⠀
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Head to my blog (link in bio) for the recipe.

⁣As an allergy mom, I always get asked “what d

⁣As an allergy mom, I always get asked “what does he eat?” Well he really can enjoy delicious snacks with a tiny twist to ingredients.⠀⠀
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With a passion for healthy cooking and having met Yasmina along my journey, we came to realize that in our schools we not only lack proper education about healthy eating habits, but those with life-threatening food allergies get to suffer the most. So we decided to create allergy-friendly lunchbox recipes that contain all proper nutrients yet surprisingly delicious!⠀⠀
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Following today’s post, a guide on how to fill your lunchbox from A to Z will be posted on both our websites by the end of next week. Feel free to download and share 💚⠀
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VEGAN ZAATAR MUFFINS:⠀⠀
Dairy-free, egg-free, sesame-free, nut-free⠀⠀
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Serving: 12 mini muffins⠀⠀
- Calories per piece: 140 calories⠀⠀
- The lunchbox consists of: 3 muffins + 3/4 cup blueberries + 1 cup cucumber + 1 cup cherry tomatoes⠀⠀
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Ingredients:⠀⠀
* 120 mL olive oil ⠀⠀
* 1 TBSP coconut sugar⠀⠀
* 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour⠀⠀
* 1/3 cup sesame-free zaatar⠀⠀
* 1 TBSP dried mint⠀⠀
* 1 TSP baking powder⠀⠀
* 1 TSP baking soda * 2 TBSPs egg replacers mixed with 4 TBSPs water⠀⠀
* 1/2 cup coconut yogurt⠀⠀
* Pinch of Himalayan salt ⠀⠀
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Instructions:⠀⠀
1- Stir all ingredients together until smooth. ⠀⠀
⁣2- Transfer the batter to a muffin pan.⁣⠀⠀
3- Bake for 20 minutes at 180°C.⠀⠀
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Check @allaboutmamina to get the Vegan Buckwheat Pancake Recipe.⠀⠀
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Lunchbox from @urthmamalebanon ⠀⠀
Cooking utensils from @kasanovalebanon ⠀
🎥 @lestudiobysj @saydejabraphotography⠀

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