World Heart Day:5 BEST FUNNY QUOTES ABOUT HEART.

Asalamoalikum\Good Morning.

As the World Heart Day is approaching on 29 of September this year, reminds me
                                        Can the heart be only a sign of terror?
People who claims to posses heart, working hard to keep it Healthy,
Modifying their Lifestyles,
Limiting the intake of various greasy stuff ,
Walking Miles,
Involving themselves in heart racing exercises called as CARDIO etc
Definitely NOT!

Heart is a place where ALLAH S W T resides, it is a symbol of LOVE, emblem of KINDNESS and also nurtures SATISFACTION and HAPPINESS.
Here are some funny sayings about Heart giving us the other side of the picture..

1. Don't break any body's Heart, they have only one, Break their Bones, they have 206.
   
2. People say you can't live without LOVE, I think OXYGEN is more Important.
   
3. Dear Heart! please Stop getting involved in everything. Your job is to pump Blood, THAT'S IT!
   
4. I Love you with all my BUTT, i would say Heart but my BUTT is bigger.
   
5. Every time i look at the Keyboard i see U and I always together.  

BE KIND TO YOUR HEART AND STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE THINGS WHICH IS OUT OF CONTROL. LET'S ALLAH (S W T) HANDLES THEM.

Eid and Fitness: Do's And Dont's

    
Asalamoalikum/Good Morning                                          

Eid Fun

Wow! What a Cow,
                  Look at his long horns and the Hunch! It must be from the Sibbi!
                                                  It's one of its kind.
Guess it!
What's the occasion?
Yeah! Right,

It's EID-ul-AZHA, commonly  known as BARI EID. Its is one of the most popular festive occasion of the muslims celebrated around the globe in which a ritual of sacrificing the animal is performed according to the Sunnah of Prophet IBRAHIM. As, obvious, it is quite a Meaty affair. People usually indulge themselves in different B.B.Q, Tikka Parties and other Meat delicacies. But too much meat consumption will result into different immediate and delayed medical conditions affecting the overall Health.

Here are some simple tips to enjoy the true essence of the Eid without any cramps, bulkiness and else.

Bakra in action

 DO'S

1.  Always wash the meat thoroughly removing all the blood and dirt from the surface as any remaining blood provides the media for the germs to increase in number leading to various gastric infections
2. Indulge yourself in a bowl of greens and yellows. They are loaded with healthy goodness and provides the necessary fiber which the meat and meat products are lacking.
3. Always insists on cooking the lean portion of the meat removing all the excessive fat. Try to cook it with vegetables or lentils to strike the right balance .
4.  Steamed or Roasted meat is of much nutritive value than the fried one.
5. Do limit the Invitations of the day and night B.B.Q parties.
6. Make the habit of taking Green Tea\Lemon Juice after the meaty affair instead of Fizzy drinks. They will increase the metabolism removing the  harmful by products off the body.

DONT'S

1. Don't give up your exercise routine as will keep up the moral up against not eating too much.
2. Don't excuse yourself by overeating and sleeping the rest of the day as it will move the pointer ahead on the weight scale.
3. Don't be impressed by the various tempting deals offered by the shops to have the mutton legs roast, or masalay dar chops from them this eid.
4. Don't let the meat lying out for too long in this hot and dusty weather.
5. Too much spices and peppers put on a great load on the stomach resulting in complaints like Acidity and Bloating.
6. Don't stack up the freezer with tons of meat to be kept for months as the quality of the meat greatly alters as the temperature fluctuates due to power failures.
7. Avoid eating out at the restaurants as we all have the idea of the donkey business going on here.      

 Although a lot of meaty affair is going on but still the best part of it is a wide portion of meat is distributed among the less privileged, remembering them and sharing the bounties and festivities of  EID.

EID Parlour

Eat Healthy Stay Healthy :)

10 Tips to boost your Daily Routine

10 Best Tips to boost your Daily Routine.

Habits are the ways which we repeatedly do. It is a common saying that

“ First we make our habits than our habits made us”

They have profound effect on our life and relationships. Following are the some easy going tips which truly give a pop up and refreshing effect to our stagnant life and also help us to be a better person and a good Muslim.
 

Kids

1. Sleep

Seep is the integral part of our routine. Studies recommend to have a 6-7 hours sleep. An uninterrupted good night sleep boosts up energy levels and mood. Make a habit of giving a signal to your brain at maghrib (sunset) that you are going to sleep at 10 pm or 11 pm. Put of all the gadgets and devices half an hour before your sleep time.

2. Recite the Holy Book

We  as Muslim recite our holy book but the idea is develop a morning ritual before engaging into any other activity. Dot it daily you will notice that the whole day will be quite different and blissful from the previous one.

3. Work out / Exercise

Twice a day workout is the best thing for boost up your energy levels. Even a simple brisk walk for 30 minutes is a way to keep apart a number of diseases and your weight in control. It is also boost the self confidence and is known to cure mild to moderate depression.

4   4. Drink a lot of water

Don’t wait yourself to be thirsty to drink water. Drink before the urge and in small gulps otherwise it will quite nauseating to drink again and again.

5   5. Never skip the Breakfast

Breakfast as it is the most important meal of the day to keep the energy levels constant throughout the day but mind you I am talking about a healthy Breakfast. Oatmeal and porridge should be the not to omit part of the breakfast.

6   6. Rest of the Meal Plan

Indulge as many vegetable and fruits in your diet as you can because they not only make you full and relive your urge to eat more but also provides with the necessary nutrition’s and maintain weight, making you and your weight machine happy. Also Meat and Meat products should be limited to once a week.

Happiness

7  7. Take Dinner Early

Now there comes the dinner which should be light and taken at least two hours before sleep. This will give enough time to the body to digest it preventing heart burn.

8    8. . Be Positive

Try to be a person who face any situation with
 “ AH what an opportunity !” rather than “ My ! What a Problem !”

Every situation behaves like we dealt it. Consider that every person has difficulties but who greet them cheerfully will be the winner in the end. Count your blessings every day this will be push you to next step.

9   9. Meditate

Give yourself sometime just before sleep to mediate. Close the door take deep breaths and think about the whole day, yourself, your achievements and goals.

1   10. Get back to your Goals 

Last but not least, there are situations and happenings where we all lost our daily routine but the best person is who revert back to his routine as soon as possible. Stick to it.

Wish you all good health because without this bounty we cant enjoy the blessings of our life.
Feel free to share these tips  to our friends and family and place the print out of them in a location where you can review them daily.

Stay Healthy and Stay Aware 

Serving mother earth by feeding nature

Asalamoalikum /Good Morning.

These birds on the roadside  always remind me to play with them.As the earth day is approaching, my daughter gave me the idea to make it a memorable one by enjoying with the birds there. So we reach there early morning to capture this:

Mother earth day 2015 : Serving Earth by... by myda-tahir

So on the occasion of earth day 2015 I want to share my readers to view the above video 'Serving mother earth by feeding nature' and pass message to others.

10 Tips to Spark Creativity in Kids

Asalamoalikum /Good Morning.

It is widely said that to be more productive spend time with kids because they have the unending flow of energy which make them never stopping for anything but the matter is how to mold and convert this force into a more productive and result oriented goals.It is a challenging task for the Guardians and Parents. 
Now here are a few tips to spark the creativity in the kids.

Happy Kids

1. Make the children take the responsibility.Give them small tasks according to their age like collect clothes from the rope, help in bed making.
2. Allow them to explore nature by themselves like take them to the nurseries and make them watch the gardener planting making the soil, help them feeding the birds.
3. Encourage them to be physically active. Make them learn the exercise from  the beginning and practise in front of them daily.

   

   Creativity

4. Read them autobiographies and life stories of creative people.
5. Give them exposure of different situations like climbing a tree.
6. Meet them people of different professions and take them to their  working  places.
7. Allow them the chance to experiment randomly, provide them with the raw material.
8. Nurture the habit to face the failures because its the one who will survive the drought.
9. Raise the habit of saying sorry as it make them more conscious.
10. Self accountability is the key to success as it will make them a  better person. 
 



Innovation

Mommy's Dream: An Unforgettable Journey

Asalamoalikum/Good Morning

Baby 

There was fun & excitement in the air. Everybody was gay and happy as we were going to experience our first ever journey of the train with our very dear kids. We & kids have made lot of plans for the journey as we want to enjoy every bit of this, like Playing board games and catching Views of the amazing world outside the window.


It was like a dream come true, actually our beloved aunt who lives in a distant city, has been inviting us for long to her place but due to the busy schedules we are unable to join.So after we all decided to catch the train early in the morning.

The day before the departure was a very busy day. I and hubby were busy packing up our things to avoid last minute baste. I, additionally have to kept the kids accessories, trying to put them in every nook & corner of the luggage.As we cant afford to carry  heavy  bags because our kids are quite enough to be looked after rather than carrying of the luggage. After a hefty day collecting, packing and keeping things in the bag we are about to lie down on our bed at night.
Then what happened  which we dreaded the most
 'Oh My God' the little one got up. Now another night with full of happenings awaits us. As soon we put her to sleep she gets up after a while. After any one of us leave our bed to comfort her. this stand up lie down cycle continue the whole night. We can see our dream of wonderful journey going down the drain. We turned off the alarm and wake up other kids to get for the station, this is another courageous story to be told later.

Baby's Day Out

After collecting our energies, we rush to the station half drowsy half awake. Thanks God, we board on the right train and instantly fell on sleep after getting the seats. We remain in the sweet dreams the whole journey only to be woken up by the neighboring passenger on the train when the destination arrived.

World Health Day: 10 best ways to stay Healthy and Safe

Asalamoalikum/Good morning

Food Safety is the theme of this year World Health Day embarking to educate the masses about the criteria of safe & reliable food.

World Health Day

How do we consider our food safe? there could be many answers. Below are top 10 tips to be sure that what we are munching is safe and up to the standards.

1. Always wash your hands before holding what you are about to eat.It is Sunnah as well prevent the food from being contaminated.But be careful not to rub hands with towel afterwards  
2. Drink water a lot but be sure that it is at least boiled for 30 minutes at 16 degree Fahrenheit, many potent bacterial toxins are inactivated by boiling.
3. Try to buy fruits, veggies and other items from reliable shop. Always visits the bazaars when the fresh stock arrives.

   

   Wash Thoroughly

4. Never be in a hurry to indulge yourself.Relax and take a look on the labels of the prepared food. Avoid the alien food contents.
5. Always make a habit to check the expiry of the packaged food.
6. Keep the raw food separated from the cooked food.Meat and meat related products are separated to avoid the danger of contamination.
7. Proper storage and refrigeration is necessary to prevent the growth of various pathogens.
8. Refrigerated food should be utilized and consumed within 4 hours of power outage. However frozen food is more reliable to eat.

   

   Fresh Fruits

9. Never taste food to determine its safety.
10. Never keep the cooked food outside the refrigerator for long periods in hot summer season.

Healthy, Properly handled and cooked food is the surest way to a healthy living. Hope these tips helps you to enjoy a safe life.


Eat Healthy and Stay Healthy

International day of Happiness: 7 Best Ways of Happiness

Asalamoalikum/Good Morning

International day of Happiness

This year International day of Happiness has been celebrated on 20th of March. The main idea is to make not only 20th March the #happiest day of our life but each & every day should be more cherished and lively than the previous one. United Nations Secretary General  Ban Ki-Moon shares that:
"I wish everyone around the world a very happy International Day of Happiness!
The pursuit of happiness is serious business. Happiness for the entire human family is one of the main goals of the United Nations"

On This International Day Of Happiness, I want to share the Seven easy ways of happiness are

7 Best Ways of Happiness

Be happy yourself and keep others happy by following these steps.

Mommy's Scare: The most Frightening moment in my Life

Asalamoalikum/Good Morning 

Adorable Kid

 

There was great excitement in the air. Everybody seems to be in a gay and happy mood but the one who is the center of attraction seems to be little confused, little apprehensive and gloomy. Although she has quite a reputation in the entire family but obviously this was the first time she has to be all alone  entering a new phase of life. Everybody was showering their blessings and best wishes.
You must be wondering , this all is the preparation of some high profile celebration. No, No! To everybody's surprise, it is the night before my sweetie's first day at school.
As a final touch , I once again look at the bag and other accessories. The Pencil box, in particular, as this was the favorite item of her which has been brought after a long bazaar searching mission.
Finally in the morning, everybody gets up early to boost her morale as she still seems a little reluctant to attend the very first day at school.


First Day Of School

A great sense of relief was felt after dropping her at school with lots of kisses and good byes.
But this comfort does not seem to lasts longer. On returning she was not very happy. When enquired about her day at school she burst into tears. I instantly gave up to dig in the things and surprised her with her favourite food which makes her settled a bit.
But as soon as I opened the school bag, I am about to loose my mind. My, My ! There was not a single thing left undivided.
The Pencils were sharpened till the last bit, Crayons and other colors were halved into two and the books missing. It seems she must be in some fighting session rather than school.
As this all is shooting my aldosterone levels to the highest but thanks to my yoga classes which taught me how to better control yourself. I, keeping my patience level high, just asked what had happened?
She with a mischievous smile uttered in a completely impartial tone "Nothing".
This answer make me realize that I should be the one who should be frightened from the school rather than she ?
What's your point? Kindly Share.

First Day Prepration

12 Best ways that makes your Hubby loves you

Asalamoalikum/Good Morning

A good and caring husband is a blessing but having a great wife is the blessing doubled. Here are a few simple tips to become a great spouse.

1. Lay the foundation of your Relationship on the floor of TRUST, SINCERITY and CONFIDENCE. Don't try to hide petty matters from your hubby whether it be that you have spent extra money on shopping or something else.
2. Think, Act and Behave in a manner that will make him feel important and worthy.
3. Conquer him via LOVE. Tell him often that  I am glad that I married you
4. Never neglect yourself in terms of Beauty and Freshness. Use your wits to appear more Presentable, Eye-catching and Cheerful.
5. Bake, Make or Buy your hubby's favorite Food. Learn to kindle the spark of happiness in your married life in doing small chores.
6. Don't make the mountain out of the mole. Keep away from the Gossip masala because it can play havoc in lives.
7. Remember that SILENCE is the Best answer. Never be Angry and Argue at the same time as it doubles the miseries.
8. Always receive your spouse with a Happy and Cheery mood.
9. Try to be Forgiving. If one conceals the faults of others, ALMIGHTY will conceals his faults. Don't dig up the past mistakes. 
10. Avoid making Sarcasm and Overruling. Advise with dignity and love.  
11. Thank and Praise him often for what he does for the family. 
12. Pray ,Pray and Pray. Pray to Almighty for being a great wife.

 

Tips to Knockout Your Negative Thougts

Asalamolikum/Good Morning

Living in this World is full of emotional tantrums and experiences, just like a roller coaster ride with lots of turns and twists which puts our life upside down. But the people who chooses to look at the brighter side, have a better control of their lives and enjoys the most.
       At the same time experiencing negative thoughts are quiet normal but the need of the hour is to harness them in the right path, preventing them entering a vicious circle.
Here are the few points which will surely help us overcome our negative thoughts.

• SMILE:

Smiling is the simple and effortless way to workout stress. If its difficult, put yourself in front of the mirror and make yourself smile. You can feel the Positivity pouring into yourself.

• ATTITUDE SHIFT:

Own the reality that feelings can be controlled and life is meant to move ahead. Focus on things that can be done to resolve the situation.

• PLAY WITH CHILDREN:

Convert the flow of your energies towards playing with the children. This is the best way to ease you out..

• RECORD YOUR WORRIES:

Identify and bullet down your worries to be analyzed later on, Read them later and you find them really AMUSING.

• INDULGE:

Elevate your mood by indulging in activities you enjoy like munching your favorite CHOCOLATE, reading a BOOK etc.

• ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE:

Call or visit a  trusted friend and share your Emotions. His/ Her loving and constructive advise definitely help you out.

• BEING GRATEFUL:

Open your eyes and mind to all the things you have . Show your gratitude to the Creator and all the people close to your heart.

• FORGIVE:

Learn to forgive. Don't be afraid to admit that nobody is perfect.

Challenge all negative thoughts TODAY .Don't let your life slip away by living in the PAST or FUTURE.APPRECIATE  EVERY MOMENT.

WE ARE ADDICTED TO OUR THOUGTHS,WE CAN'T CHANGE ANYTHING IF WE CAN'T CHANGE OUR THINKING.            STEPHEN COVEY.

Caring your TIPS and TOES:

Asalamoalikum/Good Morning:

This winter give your personality a boost by giving due care to your extremities which needs your attention the most .Many of us go out of their way  to moisturize our FACE ,neglecting other areas like HANDS and FEET, which are worst effected by DRY WEATHER.

Soft ,clean ,well maintained Hands and Feet are ESSENTIAL for well groomed ,impressive look, otherwise one use to hide them in  social gatherings.
Here are some EASY,HOMEMADE suggestions cum Remedies for a BEAUTIFUL YOU.
FOR HANDS:

NAIL CARE:
·         Clean and cut nails weekly and file them in oval shape. Use Cuticle stick to push back  Cuticles.
NATURAL CLEANSER:
·         Rub semi used Lemon on your hands whenever you get time, this will definitely removes dirt and improves complexion.
HAND LOTION:
·         This hand lotion works MIRACULOUSLY to keep your hands Soft and Smooth. It can be made easily at Home.You just have to take the following

o   ROSE WATER========= ½ BOTTLE

o   LEMON JUICE========3 TEA SPOONS

o   GLYCERINE==========1 TABLESPOON

Mix all of them. Keep it in a clean bottle and use it after every wash.You, yourself fall in love with your Hands
STRONG NAILS:
·         Some have really brittle nails,they can be made strong by rubbing GARLIC CLOVE on nails if there isn’t any disease.
MANICURE:
·         Manicure your Hands at home by simply soaking them in the mixture having the few drops of SHAMPOO, a table spoon of SALT and LEMON JUICE in a bowl of luke warm water. After few minutes,pat dry  and moisturize your hands with ALMOND OIL.

FOR LEGS:
TOE NAILS:
·         File your toe nails and remove ingrowths with the cuticle stick.
LEG CREAM:
·         This leg cream prepared at home keeps your legs clean and amazingly soft.Make a mixture of
        o   LEMON JUICE========2 TABLESPOON

o   PETROLEUM JELLY===1/2 SMALL CUP

       o   BORIC POWDER=====1  TABLESPOONS
Beat and store in a dry clean bottle. Apply daily at night and wash your legs in the morning.

PEDICURE:
·         For Pedicure, soak your feet in a mixture of warm water with Conditioner, Salt, Shampoo and lemon juice. This is best for hard cracked Heels.Dont forget to use Pomace stone for rubbing while soaking. As a final touch massage your feet with moisturizer

So instead of having unending visits to the parlours and saloons ,and spending a fortune on them,why not try these at home and stand out among all.

Wishing a BEAUTIFUL YOU…..

Don’t forget to give your feedback…
 

Give your Breakfast a Boost!

Asalamoalikum/Good Morning.

Among our three straight meals, breakfast  is usually  the neglected  one.

Most of us rush to the working places with just a cup of COFFEE /TEA. But it should  be the other way round.Breakfast,  therefore , should  form the most significant meal and OATS are one of the miracle food and are the great way to start the day. 

OATS are the small,  nutrient rich, high fiber, low fat, health friendly wholesome grain,making it an excellence choice for breakfast .Here are some unignorable healh benefits  of OATS. 

1. It is heart friendly,its soluble  fiber decreases the absorption  of BAD CHOLESTEROL .
2. As having  a shocking nutritional  profile,  gives BOOST to your IMMUNITY .
3. Maintains BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL  by giving the feeling of fullness and satiety .
4. An excellenct medication encouraging BOWEL MOVEMENT, relieveing CONSTIPATION.
5. All in all, it helps in CONVALESCENCE, giving strength  to the sick.

Beside breakfast  bowl, it can be cooked in multiple  ways,added in COOKIES, BREADS,  SOUPS,  PANCAKES  or simply used as a COATING for deep frying.
To enhance its flavor,it can be served with Bananas, Nuts, drizzled with Honey and cinnamon  powder.
You definitely  devoloped a crush on these AWESOME  OATS.If you are  still not taking it,  you are missing a great deal of nutritious fiber
EAT HEALTHY and STAY HEALTHY!

Weekend Magic

Asalamoalikum/Good Evening

Weekend is the time to cheer up, make fun and memories. It's the time to rejuvenate and reflect .But the point is to respect the time you have. A lot of frustration and anxiety can come if you have no plans to workout.

Here are some simple and easy going tips to bring magic to your weekend

1. Wake up at the usual time you do. If you wake up late you bade farewell to a lot of your precious time.
2. Do the household chores on time and marinate some special food.it seems a little awkward but believe me you feel a huge sense of relief completing the household.
3. Children love to hang out .plan to attend the zoo, flower show, exhibition or just think where u can ferry your children around like grand parents, aunts ,friends.
4. Relax .But don't hook to the electronic equipments like television, computers , video games etc. They kill the time extremely fast sucking up your energies as well.
5. In the evening go out for a drive or a park .Change of scenery not only enhances your mood and energies but also keeps you motivational. Your mind will have new things to look at.
6. Now there comes the hot aka delicious part of your weekend i.e. DINNER ..It's good to avoid any time consuming recipes here are some choices:(a) nuggets served with curry. (b) Rice with vegetable stew (c) Chicken roast with potato chips SALADS should make an integral part of your menu, make sure that the FOOD will NOT ONLY SCRUMPTIOUS but FILLING.

magic

Now add magic to it by giving away GIFTS to your family which will be surprise of the day.it could be a simple pencil box to perfume.
DEDICATE your dinner to the LOVED ONE This will definitely add memories to your WEEKEND.
so get up guys.

Treasure Your Weekend & Enjoy the Magical Moments !!!!!

lively morning

Asalamoalikum/good evening.

As getting up from the bed  yesterday,I was not feeling full of life and valour,

my eyes not opening widely, 

 getting  out of the bed being difficult, unintentionally hitting things

And all in all not in a Good mood.

My my! I got to realise these are the aftereffects of the late night party because it deprived me of my SLEEP. 
Most of us had experienced this kind of situation  where we leave for offices,hospitals  and other places with a heavy heart, closed eyes.....
Lack of sleep alter all our daily activities .

Most important it alters  blood pressure, 
Rising it to the dangerous  levels,

Altering  hormones which in turn leads to increase appetite  and obesity.

Affecting our working ability,

Leads to irritable behaviour, with colleagues, pals,siblings,kids etc 

After good diet and exercise 7 to 8 hrs sleep is a must for a healthy  lifestyle 
Those having a good  night sleep enjoy  a long happy life with a good  mental health.
Even the sleeping pills lose their efficacy with a continuous use.so dear pals avoid late night engagements,drinks including caffeine,always shed off your worries before going to bed.
Enjoy  a good night sleep and a lively  morning.
And don't forget to comment please.
A little tip for the housewives .
For perfect  cake cutting  use dental floss,sounds awkward  but it works.