by Taslim Jaffer | Nov 5, 2013 | Giving Back, Motherhood
Hope I’m not too late in offering this suggestion. If the message is tardy this year, let it be something you keep in mind 11 months from now when you start wondering what to do with ALL THIS CANDY that will show up in your house on Hallowe’en night....
by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 25, 2013 | Motherhood
When I was 8 months pregnant with my first child, I told a friend, “Everything is all set! I’m ready to have this baby!” And I really thought that was true! The nursery was freshly painted and decorated – the crib was set up and the feeding...
by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 8, 2013 | Life Lessons, Motherhood
I know that my voice on this blog comes across as calm, zen-y and positive, but that doesn’t mean it’s never been laced with worry, anxiety, fear or sadness. In fact, I have had some real ruts over the last few years that had me slumped on the kitchen...
by Taslim Jaffer | Sep 19, 2013 | Books
They say people come into your life at a time when you need them to be your mentors or mirrors. I feel the same is true of books. The book that catches your eye on the library shelf, the title you hear about from three different sources in the same week, and the...
by Taslim Jaffer | Aug 13, 2013 | Motherhood
Last week I piled both kids into the car, tapped my foot impatiently as my son’s fingers fumbled with his car seat buckle, then rolled my eyes as I remembered I left the water bottles on the kitchen island. A few minutes later, we were finally cruising down our...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jun 17, 2013 | Books
You’ve probably read at least one Chicken Soup for the Soul book. I’ve read my share, too. I enjoy a tear-jerker that tugs at my heart and a Chicken Soup story certainly does that. So when I was first introduced to the Heartmind Wisdom Collection...
