Gardening Books Giveaway

With the weather warming up and the gardening season around the corner, I am sure many of us are excited to start planting! Colourful, detailed gardening books are always an inspiration to get us started. 

I checked out four must have gardening books: The 10-Minute Gardener, Houseplant Propagation, Organic Vegetable Gardening, and Square Food Gardening. If you live in Canada or USA, you can win all four of these books, see details below.

How To Become a DIY Pro as a Mom

Becoming something of a DIY pro is a real game-changer as a homeowner. After all, it means that you can:

• Become a little more self-sufficient, tackling everything from minor repairs to renovations independently
• Put your creativity to the test and try out new things
• Save money when keeping your home looking its best

Restaurant Style Seekh Kebab

These Seekh kebabs can be made and kept in the freezer for future use or prepared quickly with simple spices.

Gifts for New Mothers

These would be memorable gifts to give new mothers.

Basbousa Egyptian Semolina Cake

This recipe for Basbousa, a semolina cake made with yogurt and shredded coconut tastes delicious to have as a snack anytime. This flourless cake uses simple ingredients and can be prepared within a few minutes.

Cruise to Flowerpot Island in Tobermory, Ontario

Tobermory, Ontario is a popular tourist destination, which is home to Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park. We chose to explore the Flower Pot Island on Georgian Bay by taking the cruise and spending a few hours there. We really enjoyed the views of the beautiful crystal clear waters that is surrounded by pockets of greenery.

Essential Tips To Keep Your Kitchen Knives From Getting Dull

Knives are an essential tool in every kitchen, but they often don't get the care they need. Many people let their knives go dull without realizing it, and a lot of that dullness happens because of how the knives are treated. A dull knife makes cutting harder, which also makes using it more dangerous. Instead of slicing smoothly, you have to push harder, which makes accidents more likely.

The 3 Essential Kitchen Tools To Help You Become A Better Cook

Cooking can either be a fun and relaxing activity or feel like a boring chore and something you dread to do every day. For some, it’s a chance to be creative and unwind, while for others, it’s just another task to get through. When you are a better cook, the process can be much more enjoyable and efficient. The tools you use have a big effect on how good a cook you are. 

A Guide For A Work/Life Balance For Busy Moms Who Are Also Business Owners

When you're a mom with a job, it is sometimes difficult to find time for both sides of your life. You're saddled with a ton of guilt when you look at the to-do list of both the personal and the professional, and there is a lot of pressure when the family starts asking for attention. Even when working from home, it's a hard line to walk.

Review of Being Muslim Today: Reclaiming the Faith from Orthodoxy and Islamophobia

Recently, I read "Being Muslim Today: Reclaiming the Faith from Orthodoxy and Islamophobia" by Saqib Iqbal Qureshi, a book with insight that is important for everyone to read especially in our current times. There are many misconceptions of Islam due to the media, politics, Islamophobia, and certain orthodox viewpoints of the religion.