losing a child ​"This baby in your womb will certainly not live." She said it while she was chewing gum and joking with the nurse about her rented house that she didn't like. She said it while she was laughing... she said it... She is a specialist doctor in obstetrics and gynecology. I went…

Moroccan chicken daghmira recipe ​Hi everyone, it is Friday, my favorite day of the week. I woke up early today, as usual. The clock was ticking 7:30 AM, and I found myself in a race against time with my son. He, on the other hand, was waking up so slowly, as if he had all the time in the world. "Hurr…

Welcome back to my blog! Let’s cook a Moroccan favorite ​Hi everyone, how are you all doing today? I have honestly missed blogging so much, and it feels like it has been forever since we last talked. It has actually been three days since my last post. I decided to take a little break during Mot…

Happy Mother’s Day  ​Hi everyone! Today is a very special day, a day where the world pauses to celebrate the most beautiful souls among us. It is Mother’s Day! Before I say anything else, I want to send a huge, warm hug to every single mom reading this. I want to look you in the eyes and say: Happy Mother’s Day t…

​ Self-Care for Tir ed Moms Hello everyone, and welcome back to my cozy corner. Before I started writing these lines, I sat with myself for a long time, asking questions and having deep conversations. Yes, I’ve been talking to myself quite a lot lately, and I’m not losing my mind, but honestly, who better to liste…

The Unfiltered Motherhood ​Take a look at the photo I shared today. Do you see this hand? This is my hand. It’s not the soft, airbrushed hand of a "hand model" you see in perfect advertisements or high-end jewelry magazines. It’s the hand of a mother, a living witness to early mornings, endless household cho…

Summer recipes  With the start of summer, grilled meals become a favorite here. There is something about the smell of the grill that just says "family time." Whether it's grilled fish, meat, or chicken, along with some charred vegetables, it’s always the best choice for a healthy and delicious meal that …

Moroccan Beldi Olives: A Homemade Recipe from My Grandmother’s Kitchen ​Hello everyone, and welcome back to Nourell’s small kitchen. Today, I am sharing a special piece of my heritage: a traditional Moroccan recipe prepared right in my home. This isn’t just a recipe; it’s a craft I learned from my grandmother. I…

My Homemade Mini Pastilla ​Hi everyone! To those who don’t know me yet, welcome to my blog, Sparkle Dose. I’m Nourell, and today’s post comes straight from my humble kitchen. This is where I share the simple recipes I cook with all my love for my small family. I am truly so happy to have you here with me. ​Tod…

Anua Heartleaf BHA Cleanser  Hello everyone! To those who don’t know me yet or are reading my blog for the first time, welcome! I’m Nourell, a mom and a housewife, and I’m here to share a little bit of everything that might interest you. I am truly so happy to have you here in my cozy corner. Today, I want to…

​ The Devil Wears Prada Mom Life ​ Back in 2006, I was 17 when The Devil Wears Prada came out. I loved Anne Hathaway so much. But I never imagined that in 2026, I’d be living my own version of that movie, not in a fancy office, but as a mom who is just tired. Tired of trying to be perfect, …