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Butternut Squash Soup: Autumn Meal-Prep

Time and again, I have stressed the importance of meal-prep, but I can understand how the idea to prepare all or most of your meals in advance can be overwhelming. By trial and error, I have learned that preparing a few meals is better than preparing all meals. It is less tiring and allows you…

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Make Memories: Apple Picking

A few days back I was going through old pictures and realized how adventurous my teen years and early twenties had been. That realization helped me put a finger on a nagging feeling: lately the weeks and months have felt like a blur. It has been hard to distinguish between Tuesdays and Thursdays because they…

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7 Tips to Break Your Phone Addiction

Ever since I started my blog and Instagram, I noticed I could not go anywhere without my phone. The instant gratification and validation received in the form of comments and likes was addictive. I was sleeping with my phone and waking up next to it. Staying on my phone before bedtime often delayed my sleep,…

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No-Fuss Dinner Party Menu

Growing up, I saw my mother throw the most extravagant dinner and lunch parties. She invites more than one family at a time and single-handedly cooks for up to 25 people! Her dinner menus are always elaborate–appetizers, salads, chutneys, multiple main courses, an assortment of bread, dessert, and chai that is served from the beginning to…

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Why I started gratitude journaling + how it has helped me

Sophomore year of college (2012-2013) was one of my life’s incredibly difficult years. When first year ended, I visited family in Karachi happy and proud of my grades and new, amazing friendships. That summer two traumatizing incidents happened, but I didn’t get the space or support to address my emotions. I remained caught up at…

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