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Dear Teenage Girls and Boys,
Dear Teenagers, I know it’s complicated, I know that most of your parents live in…
How to Raise Healthy Kids? Give Them Room to Choose!
When I was younger, there weren’t too many choices when it came to sports or…
Dear Single Moms,
Dear Single Mom, You’re my friend, you’re my sister, you are everywhere around me. I…
Roba El Gindy’s The Care Pack: What You Didn’t Know Your Child Needed
Up until the end of 2019, Roba El Gindy introduced herself as a Marketing professional…
Conversation Starter: Let’s Talk About Sex
Relationships, as essential as they are to our mental and physical health, can be quite…
Self-Care for Moms: How to Turn the Myth into Reality
It’s Mother’s Day, which makes it the perfect time to talk about a mom’s most…
What’s Cooking? With Karim Abdelrahman
Karim Abdelrahman is a brilliant gourmet chef who is making top-tier food accessible! Karim shares…
Imperial College Egypt: Creating Role Models
In these new and trying times, it has become very clear how integral education is…
Alexandria, Why? – 3 Ways to Enjoy it This Weekend
Alexandria is certainly one of the best destinations to visit on a winter weekend. Although…
5 Corona-Cautious Things to Do in Cairo
If we can identify a quality common to all Egyptian people, it would certainly have…
8 Things Egyptian Women Are Tired of Hearing
Working at an Egyptian women’s magazine has many perks. The greatest of which is that…
Common Mistakes we Make After Divorce
Divorce is one of the hardest processes that a family can go through. This decision…
The Toy Car that Made Me, and the Real One that Broke Me
When I turned five, my parents gifted me the most sought-after birthday gift for any…
Avoid Inadvertently Scarring Your Children for Life
Looking at my knee, I see lots of scars and memories from childhood. Scars from…
Relearning How to Love Healing from Unhealthy Family Dynamics
We are born to love our mother, father, sister, and brother, regardless of how they…
Dear Mom I am Worthy of Respect & Love, No Matter What I Look Like or What Mistakes I Have Made
To my mama, I remember being forced into swimming and track practice at the age…
My Differently-Abled Child Taught Me How to Live
Have you lived the worst day of your life? Lucky you. I was talking to…
Are your Children Pawns in your Chess Game of Divorce?
How many of us dreamed of the white dress, the warm family and raising superpower…
Safeelings: Battling Child Abuse With Games and Storytelling
Roses are red and some boxes are blue, you tell me how you feel and…
Army of One: Single Parenting
It is hard enough to bring up a child, let alone within a difficult situation…
Your Child Was Waiting For You Since You Were Born
Five years ago, I watched a movie called “127 hours” based on a true…
Teach Your Children Modesty and an Acceptance of Diversity at a Young Age
I remember when I was a little kid, I had little to no access to…
A Salute to Stay-at- Home Moms… You Rock!
Sitting on the tip of that cold cold bath tub could be really harsh, but…
Do We Want Our Children to Be A Better Version of Us? No, We Don’t
We need to understand danger, so it’s a danger no more. We can’t understand fire…
Mai Omar Takes Ramadan Series Race by Storm in ‘Weld El Ghalaba’
Presenting a new twist to the heart-breaking tale of a woman being forced into marrying…
Super Younis: A Terrific Hero Has Just Landed !
Last week, we stumbled upon a Facebook page called Super Younis that immediately caught our…
Heat up winter blues at Sofitel Legend Old Contract and Winter Palace
A winter vacation gateway should never be limited to beaches. Shake off the winter blues…
Franco-Arabic and Tongue-Tied Children
Language is heritage. There is a folktale that tells a story of an old hero…
4 Inspiring Economic Empowerment Projects by Misr El Kheir that will Restore your Faith in Humanity!
It is no secret that many families in Egypt are living under the poverty line.…
Who Said Routine is a Bad Thing?
We all suffer from lack of time, and are challenged every single day that the…
Get pampered in Sahel with Crave’s latest “Ready to Set” menu
Summer is all about, sun kisses, cold waters, and warm sands; Sahel is totally on…
How To Teach Your Children To Love Their Bodies
If you change yourself to the good to see in the world, the world will…
What Are The Modes of Transportation That We Shall Take to Heaven?
At my age, I just imagined myself in heaven eating chocolate in a pool full…
Parents, You Don’t Always Have to Feel in Control; It’s Okay to Panic
Here is a confession: my marriage went from crazy beautiful to a living hell the…
Daddy Cool: Don’t let your anger cloud your parenting
A wise man once told me that I can only conquer anger with calm. As…
Dear Moms: Motherhood Didn’t End Your Life
What’s the one common thing about new moms these days? Hmmmm? Complaining.Yes, every body is…
Who said one child isn’t enough?
Freedom is not the act of having no commitments; it is about having the freedom…
10 solutions to keep your kids occupied when you need to get things done
A week before I landed my new job last summer, my boss called me to…
Hey SIRI where do babies come from?
Siri…I don’t have answer to that question Hey, Siri are you shy? Siri…I do not…
10 things you can enjoy with you special needs child
Having a challenged kid is like riding a carousel, it never stops turning, you have…
6 magic spells that will help dads get involved with their children
The first thing that probably comes to mind when you hear “legacy” is how impactful…
Finding a babysitter in Egypt has never been easier!
“I left the kids with the sitter at home” is not a common phrase you…
Life after divorce: What about the children?
We live in a culture that values family and the idea of a family unit.…
Asmaa Amr: First woman to walk the Sinai trail!
25-year old Asmaa Amr walked like an Egyptian the 200 km Sinai trail, going from…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of being a Flight Attendant!
Being a flight attendant has always been a dream job for many girls. There is…
My Child Lives with One Lung…I Believe in Miracles!
My name is Amira. I am a first-time mother of a child called Yassin. He’s…
Mothers who lost their babies: On Grief, Acceptance and Moving On
Shams Rashad an engineer lost her baby Layla Hassan Choucri at 2.5 months of age,…
How Not To Catch the Early Engagement Disease
In a society where marriage is a social requirement, you would think that it…
Child Maids: Doll Houses or Human Beings?
My friend’s maid is six years old. “My family said I am six but…
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies made with Juhayna 1.2.3 Vanilla Honey!
Ingredients: Cookie Batter: 1 Vanilla Honey Juhayna 1.2.3 2 ½ cups flour 1 tsp…
Bedroom Design Ideas Based on Your Child’s Character!
As the new school year begins, so do household changes! One of such changes…
Brilliant Toy Storage Tips that Save Lives… Literally!
Toys toys toys! All our children have toys, and all parents go through the struggles…
10 Special Characteristics of Special Needs Kids No One Knows About
There is beauty in having a child with special needs. Yes, everything in this world…
Namaste! Women who Turned their Lives around by Teaching Yoga
It has been widely agreed upon that yoga does affect one’s life, changing it for…
Insanity is Doing the Same mistakes and Expecting Different Results
“Insanity is doing the same mistakes and expecting different results”, one of the most brilliant…
“Don’t Send a Bathroom Selfie Along with your resume!” Dear Job Applicant
For the past ten years have I met people from all walks of life sitting…
The Trials and Tribulations of Raising an Autistic Child in Egypt
Our society is great in many ways, and our people are known for…
“While you enjoy Barcelona, I have Vomit, Mud and Juice Spilled on Me!” A Letter from a Young Mum to her Single Friends
Have you noticed the increase in all these posts on Social Media about getting…
Stay at Hostels! They’re Comfortable, Safe and not Half as Creepy as You think
Whenever someone says “hostel”, images of dead bodies and blood splashed bathrooms immediately jump to…
These Five Egyptians left for a “Better Offer” Abroad, was it Worth it?
Yes, we know the economy isn’t doing great in Egypt. As a matter of fact,…
Having your First Baby before 25, Worth it or Living Hell?
The decision to have a baby is a very big one, let alone making…
Disney Brens! If Disney Princes were Misogynist Egyptian Men
Before you all get angry, relax, we’re not saying all Egyptian men are misogynists. We’re…
My Kids should go to the Club near where they Live! It doesn’t have to be the Fanciest of all
I live in Heliopolis, I work in Heliopolis, my family and in-laws live in Heliopolis.…
Every Family has it’s Share of Sick Cousins and Uncles!
“Do you want to have kids?” “Do you want to have kids?” He asked me.…
The sky is the limit, literally, for this cabin crew member
Nourhan Yehia worked in Marketing and Advertising for years and travel was always her passion.…
10 Ways your Grandparents are Screwing you Over
Grandparents, the nicest of all Earth species, their sole purpose in life is to make…
Single Moms in Egypt… It’s Too Damn Hard!
Being a single mom is one of the hardest jobs, trying to be the good…
10 Ways To Deal With Your Husband’s Football Obsession
Men are into football by nature, or at least most of them are. Whether you…
Out and About with your Canine Friend
Dog-Friendly Hangout Spot Directory Life with a dog can be amazing. You teach them…
Our Makeup Artists’ Advice to Your Sahel and Sokhna Weddings!
We all love being invited to beach weddings; the candle-lit sands, the floral chandeliers and…
Drive, Bite, Sip, Brake! Ultimate Road Trip Foods
Migration season is upon us and everyone is in a hurry to hop into their…
Keeping Things “Taht Al Saytara” With Jamila Awad!
Jamila Awad, also known as Hania from this season’s hit series Taht Al Saytara has…
Down With Love – The Trials of the Differently Abled in Egypt
She is confident, talented and chic! Rahma Khaled makes her family extremely proud. We were…
Into The Wild! Our 4 day trip with no makeup, showers, mirrors or money.
By Nayera El-Zeky Since the name Destination 31 is a reference to Egypt being the…
Yasmine Shaaban – Hard-hitting Talent
Yasmine Shaaban is one of Egypt’s hidden gems. She is a young athlete and an…
Interfaith Marriage: Family Values, Concerns and Obstacles
Being a rebellious romantic like myself poses some challenges, especially for Egyptians in the relationship…
A Guide for Egyptian Women on how to Balance Between Career and Children
After Egyptian women made their successful entrance into the professional world, the perception of the…
ABC’s of Relocating: Helping your Children to Adapt
My life was almost perfect. Everything was in place. My son got accepted in a…
Canines and Cradles – Prepare your Dog for the Baby on the Way
Many people worry about having a baby when they already own a dog. I can’t…
From Wild Parties to Piano Lessons
How my life drastically changed after having my babies This has got to be…
Kids Zone (September/October 2014)
From your Children with Love Once they learn how to write, kids have a…
The Ambition Frenzy of getting “Liked”
A person who ignores the power of technology won’t survive in this day and age.…
Did Barbie get Extinct?
Albert Einstein once said: “I fear the day that technology surpasses our human interaction.” Well,…
Top Holidays at Sheraton Miramar
Sheraton Miramar is the place to be whether you’re looking for pure relaxation or an…
Working for your Dad… Dream or Obligation?
We all work for different reasons,but how and where do we choose to work? Do…
Starting a Family After your 35th Birthday?
The big challenges to your body… Even though unmarried women in that age group may…
The Reviving Power of Expiry Dates
The works of man and God have an expiry date on this planet. The only…
Shahenda Maqlad
The female Che Guevara of Egypt “Tell us Shahenda, the mother of the saddened voices,…
Not a Cruel World after All?
How to talk to kids about death Parents have a natural protective instinct towards…
Single working moms … and its summer time!
Being a single working mom is not easy to handle in our culture; women suddenly…
Marriage the most life altering decisions
Marriage is one of the most major, life-altering decisions made by man on a daily…
Mama Tuning Out: Escape by Indulging your Five Senses
Kids are the most adorable creatures, they are happiness in a bundle, they are the…