Shield Your Smile

My sister is a dentist and on daily basis, she tells us the horrors he faces in the hospital.  She faces people with their teeth literally falling off because of plague. Imagine living without teeth. How on earth will we be able to flash that amazing smile or eat all the yummylicious food.

In a place like Pakistan where people usually are not careful about their hygiene Shield Pakistan took an initiative on World Oral Health Day i.e. increases awareness about oral hygiene in different schools & hospitals. A lot of people don’t take care of their oral hygiene because of lack of awareness or they believe that it is too expensive. However there are many government run programs in hospitals where dental checkups are affordable. One of such hospital is Hamdard University Dental Hosptial

Shield Pakistan broke the myth and educated people specially children how easy it is to

actually take care of their precious smiles. Hands on tooth brushing activities were conducted to encourage children to brush their teeth on daily basis. I also attended a camp they set up at Ziauddin University Hosptial where people came in for a free dental checkup.

Some tips to take care of your oral hygine

1.       Always brush your teeth twice in a day

2.       Use a good toothpaste as well as tooth brush such as Shield for proper clean up

3.       Use a medium sized tooth brush with soft bristles  

Also watch the video for a detailed question answer session on oral hygiene conducted by Shield Pakistan.

https://www.facebook.com/ShieldMuskurahat/videos/1504055939614682/

No Men without Women

I shared a post which angered many men out there. They thought the statement ‘No Men Without Women’ is to demean men. I ask them all to resolve a simple query of mine, Is it ok for men to let women not take control of their health & bodies? Is it ok for women to bear children one after another & risk her life? Is it alright if the mother cannot fully take care of her child and herself because she is expecting another one?

Though it brings immense joy that today girls are more empowered, they are more educated and they are leaving a positive mark in the society more than ever. But on the same side, many of them are deprived of the basic right of having a control over own body and planning her pregnancy. Not only the society pressurizes her to have a child as soon as she gets married but also wants her to have another one even before the first one is able to stand on his/her own two tiny feet.  

The purpose of this campaign ‘No Men without Women’ by Greenstar Pakistan is to raise awareness in favor of planned pregnancies so the health & safety of the mother and child can be assured. And not only health but also mental peace, were the parents can give all their love & attention to one child at a time.  This campaign highlights the fact that a decision of women should be trusted & respected. If she has a say in her own health and body then in no way it is wrong or it should be ignored. 

#NoMenWithoutWomen 

Dolmen Mall Shopping Festival Karachi 2016

We Pakistanis are deprived of festivals and celebrations across the year but in recent years Dolmen Mall has broken this norm. Be it Eid or Christmas, they always have the celebration on.

This time to end the year in style Dolmen Mall came back with Dolmen Mall Shopping Festival Karachi from 16^th Dec 16 which will go on till 1^st Jan 2017. The event started with surprise celebrity guests Iman Ali, Anoushay Ashraf, Faizan Haqque and Zoe Viccaji at DM Clifton. I spotted Ali Noor as well at DM Tariq Road recently taking part in the festival!

 The best part about this year’s festival was not only the beautiful décor and incredible discounts on almost every other shop but also the prize money of 1 Million rupees! My personal favorite discount has been on Khaadi i.e. 15% flat discount on all items!

To cater the ‘late lateef’ audience of Karachi this year Dolmen Mall also came up with Sunday Brunch deals. During the brunch deals, there are musicians playing live in the food court which just builds the right atmosphere. 

I absolutely have loved the entire celebration and am looking forward to the grand finale!

#DSFKHI #Karachi #DolmenMall

The Deli 2.0

My ugly food photography in no way do justice to the beautiful and delectable food I was served at the soft launch of The Deli. They have moved from their old place in Zamzama and opened up in Clifton Block 4.
Behold cause it’s not your everyday all chicken for main course & chocolate for dessert menu but it’s like a rollercoaster ride for your taste buds. Complete fine dine experience I must say. The place is skillfully decorated, with splashes of color here and there and neat earthy white furniture. I loved how each area (The patio, a fairy lights lit balcony and the modern contemporary dimly lit halls inside) had a chic feel. Coming to the food, the only used the best ingredients for all of their dishes. Nothing was substandard or out of the can. It was fresh and every dish had a different noticeably vibrant flavor. I loved their margaritas, dessert & spaghetti meatballs. And this place will be heaven for seafood lovers (read HAVE THEIR PRAWNS). Their menu serves the best flavors from around the globe ( Italian, Thai, Meditarrnian, French mainly) . They have a complete coffee bar as well.

I honestly can’t wait to go there again. The place is perfect for intimate dinners, birthday and anniversary celebrations. #Karachi #FineDining #TheDeli #Food

How to Buy & Sell Online in Pakistan

There are over thousands on Facebook pages & groups yet the process to buy or sell online from them is so tedious. Instead of relying on such pages I have decided to buy & sell products from places like OLX Pakistan. You might wonder why?

There are many reasons, the most important being it’s a one stop solution for all kinds of goods to buy and sell. From books to phones, electronic items to even car, one can actually buy or sell any kind of goods that they want through OLX Pakistan. People are willing to pay actually good rates for the things that we have to sell. And to top it all there are no hidden charges.

Online Shopping in Pakistan (thank God) is gaining momentum. Which means for people like us, who have literally no time to do their chores let alone shopping, can sit back & enjoy shopping through their phones. It hardly takes two to three steps I which we have to log in to the website, select our goods & we are good to checkout! Online shopping saves time, irritation of traffic & the haggling process altogether. The best part is there is hardly any fear of scamming now because of many reliable websites.

And it’s not only goods we can buy or sell but also we can create online free classifieds as well for all kinds of services. So if we have to find some baker in the city or tuitions for the kids, every service is just a search away. All in all making life much simpler and giving opportunity to young business owners without a lot of budget to flourish & market themselves effectively.

Say NO to Chewing Trident

I know you love Trident.. but why bring the bad name to the gum eh? Here are some situations you should not be chewing Trident like a boss.. just don’t please.

1. While being scolded by your teacher

 2. During a job interview

3. Trying to impress a date

4. When talking to your mother in law

5. On your wedding reception

6. During an old aunt’s funeral .. don’t do it..

7. In a meeting.. seriously don’t even think about it

Rest of the time, chew that Trident away! #Worldsno1Gum

Girls Travel Solo Guide: Basic Level

 With rise of social media, our generation is experiencing a change and undergoing such cultural shift that the things that were considered a taboo 20 years back are now a norm. One of the recent changing trend that I am in love with is girls traveling on their own from Pakistan.

While some of us think it’s liberating to travel on their own being females some are still scared not to do so because of various reasons. My quest is to break that fear and encourage girls to travel on their own, explore the world and experience different cultures hence I am sharing some tips for them to make their decision.

Make-up your mind

It’s important that you are firm on your urge to travel. Many would try to discourage you & scare you but that shouldn’t affect you. Some would ask you to simply go with family or wait to get married before you can travel. Block these people out from your thought process since you don’t want this kind of negativity.

Choose a Destination

Some of the girls I know never even have been out of the city let alone the country so it’s completely ok if you start your solo trips within the country. There are two things to consider while you’re selecting your destination i.e. money & your interest. If you are peace loving person you can’t select a chaotic metropolitan. And if your budget is extremely tight you can’t select a destination far away from your city.

Research, Research, Research

They say the best kind of traveling is when you don’t have a plan. In case of first-time travelers, that’s not the case. If you haven’t done your research properly, you might be disappointed big time once you reach your destination.  Thank heavens we live in an enlightened age of Google which not only provides us all the information we want but tells us exactly what we are looking for. Also, it’s always good to talk to people beforehand who have traveled to that place.

Pack light but not too light

No matter how much you love clothes you will have to pick and choose what you will be taking along with you. But I shall give you a fair warning, first time travelers love taking a lot of photographs so when you are in that picture wearing the same outfit you might get slightly disappointed. It’s safe to say you can mix and match clothes. Always take your own towel and pack according to the weather of the destination.

Money actually matters

First-time female travelers usually are utilizing their own savings for their trip. To make the best out of your vacation book your tickets and hotel online at least 3-4 weeks before your departure. Always look out for deals. Airbnb should be your best friend.

And in the end, don’t forget to have one hell of a time. All I want is girls to see the world, make it happen on their own, make new friends, try different cuisine, wander unknown streets and know how it feels to experience things they have never experienced before.  

Happy Travels!