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<channel><title><![CDATA[CREATIONS BY SONIA X MY PUNJABI ROOTS - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:01:37 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Grief Sucks. What I've learned...]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/blog/grief-sucks-what-ive-learned]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/blog/grief-sucks-what-ive-learned#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2020 20:06:21 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grief]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/blog/grief-sucks-what-ive-learned</guid><description><![CDATA[       There is no manual to process grief.There&rsquo;s no list that you can check off to indicate completion, and then you finish that chapter and move on.If I&rsquo;d describe it like anything, I&rsquo;d say..      Nothing. There are truly no words to try and explain the anguish, weak knees, knot in your throat, the gut wrenching pain that comes with the passing of your mom.Your forever cheerleader.Your home.I catch myself saying that I lost my mom.But, really.. she&rsquo;s not lost.I&rsquo;m [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/uploads/9/1/0/8/91081666/mom-me-2_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">There is no manual to process grief.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">There&rsquo;s no list that you can check off to indicate completion, and then you finish that chapter and move on.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">If I&rsquo;d describe it like anything, I&rsquo;d say..</span><br /></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Nothing. There are truly no words to try and explain the anguish, weak knees, knot in your throat, the gut wrenching pain that comes with the passing of your mom.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Your forever cheerleader.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Your home.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">I catch myself saying that I lost my mom.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">But, really.. she&rsquo;s not lost.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">I&rsquo;m the one lost, trying to navigate life in a world without her.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">She&rsquo;s still here.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">In the comfort of a crisp fall morning.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">In the comfort of a hot cup of tea.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">In the comfort of my daughter.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">In the comfort of my heart.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">She&rsquo;s still here.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">And here she will remain.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Forever, with me.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">She is my inspiration in embarking this journey.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">And I want to forever keep her and my dad proud.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">For it is because of them,</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">their sacrifices,</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">their journey,</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">that their daughter can and will fulfill her dreams</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">and continue to celebrate her roots</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">their roots</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">your roots</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">our Punjabi roots, together<br />&#8203;&amp; simply create&nbsp;&#127793;</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(104, 104, 104)">A punjabi quote that helps ease the pain:</span><br /><br /><em style="color:rgb(104, 104, 104)"><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">jo khushian naal layondi hai</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">mein oh ruth hovan tere layi</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">har janam baney tu Ma meri</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">te mein hovan lado dhee teri</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">&hearts;</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">the one who brings happiness</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">may I always be that season</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">in every lifetime, may you be my mother</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">&amp; I will be your precious little girl</span></em><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Wherever you are ma..&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">My heart will be there &#10084;&#65039;</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">first I counted the seconds, t</span><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">hen hours, t</span><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">hen days, t</span><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">hen weeks..</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">And now, we&rsquo;re almost approaching a month..</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Without your presence.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Without your comfort.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Without your warmth.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Saying that I miss you</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">would be an understatement.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">My stomach aches</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">My heart sinks</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">&amp; I am left speechless</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">just thinking about this new reality.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Mom, I love you.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Forever, and a day.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">may you always watch over us,</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">with your beautiful everlasting smile &#128591;&#127996;</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">&bull;</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">We&rsquo;ve been temporarily closed, and a reopen date will be released soon. Thank you for understanding our closure, and being patient with me while I spent time with my family during this unexpected, and hardest part of our lives &#127793;<br /><br />xo,<br />&#8203;Sonia</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Free Printables For Mother's Day]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/blog/3-free-printables-for-mothers-day]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/blog/3-free-printables-for-mothers-day#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2020 01:31:47 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/blog/3-free-printables-for-mothers-day</guid><description><![CDATA[You have shared SO much love for our colouring pages, that we are back with more!We sold out of all of our new greeting cards and prints (restocking), so we had to temporarily close. But we are working hard behind-the-scenes to create more stock and to open the shop back up for you!In the meantime, I have a freebie for you.             We have created three PDF printables for you, including a DIY Greeting Card, and two printable colouring sheets. Both designs are similar, but the top greeting sa [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">You have shared SO much love for our colouring pages, that we are back with more!<br /><br />We sold out of all of our new greeting cards and prints (restocking), so we had to temporarily close. But we are working hard behind-the-scenes to create more stock and to open the shop back up for you!<br /><br />In the meantime, I have a freebie for you.<br /></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/uploads/9/1/0/8/91081666/mothersdayprintable_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">We have created three PDF printables for you, including a DIY Greeting Card, and two printable colouring sheets. Both designs are similar, but the top greeting says either: I love you, Mom, or Meri Pyari Ma.&nbsp;The DIY greeting card is simple! You can colour the sheet first, and then simply fold in half! Ta-da - easy peasy greeting card. The inside is blank for a little message or another drawing.<br /><br />We have made it super easy to download the files with links below.&nbsp; You can pick whichever file you'd like (or all 3!), and click "Download File." This will automatically download to your mobile device or computer. Simply hit save or print, and ta-da!</div>  <div><div style="margin: 10px 0 0 -10px"> <a title="Download file: Printable DIY Mother's Day Greeting Card" href="https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/uploads/9/1/0/8/91081666/cbs_mothersdaycard.pdf"><img src="//www.weebly.com/weebly/images/file_icons/pdf.png" width="36" height="36" style="float: left; position: relative; left: 0px; top: 0px; margin: 0 15px 15px 0; border: 0;" /></a><div style="float: left; text-align: left; position: relative;"><table style="font-size: 12px; font-family: tahoma; line-height: .9;"><tr><td colspan="2"><b> Printable DIY Mother's Day Greeting Card</b></td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Size:  </td><td>731 kb</td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Type:  </td><td> pdf</td></tr></table><a title="Download file: Printable DIY Mother's Day Greeting Card" href="https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/uploads/9/1/0/8/91081666/cbs_mothersdaycard.pdf" style="font-weight: bold;">Download File</a></div> </div>  <hr style="clear: both; width: 100%; visibility: hidden"></hr></div>  <div><div style="margin: 10px 0 0 -10px"> <a title="Download file: Printable Mother's Day Colouring Page (Eng)" href="https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/uploads/9/1/0/8/91081666/cbs_mothersdaycolouringpage.pdf"><img src="//www.weebly.com/weebly/images/file_icons/pdf.png" width="36" height="36" style="float: left; position: relative; left: 0px; top: 0px; margin: 0 15px 15px 0; border: 0;" /></a><div style="float: left; text-align: left; position: relative;"><table style="font-size: 12px; font-family: tahoma; line-height: .9;"><tr><td colspan="2"><b> Printable Mother's Day Colouring Page (Eng)</b></td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Size:  </td><td>866 kb</td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Type:  </td><td> pdf</td></tr></table><a title="Download file: Printable Mother's Day Colouring Page (Eng)" href="https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/uploads/9/1/0/8/91081666/cbs_mothersdaycolouringpage.pdf" style="font-weight: bold;">Download File</a></div> </div>  <hr style="clear: both; width: 100%; visibility: hidden"></hr></div>  <div><div style="margin: 10px 0 0 -10px"> <a title="Download file: Printable Mother's Day Colouring Page (Punjabi)" href="https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/uploads/9/1/0/8/91081666/mpr_mothersdaycolouringpage.pdf"><img src="//www.weebly.com/weebly/images/file_icons/pdf.png" width="36" height="36" style="float: left; position: relative; left: 0px; top: 0px; margin: 0 15px 15px 0; border: 0;" /></a><div style="float: left; text-align: left; position: relative;"><table style="font-size: 12px; font-family: tahoma; line-height: .9;"><tr><td colspan="2"><b> Printable Mother's Day Colouring Page (Punjabi)</b></td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Size:  </td><td>857 kb</td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Type:  </td><td> pdf</td></tr></table><a title="Download file: Printable Mother's Day Colouring Page (Punjabi)" href="https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/uploads/9/1/0/8/91081666/mpr_mothersdaycolouringpage.pdf" style="font-weight: bold;">Download File</a></div> </div>  <hr style="clear: both; width: 100%; visibility: hidden"></hr></div>  <div class="paragraph">Not only do these double as an activity, but a forever keepsake. All prints have the year 2020 printed on them, so you will not forget.&nbsp;<br /><br />The prints are all designed for 8.5x11 letter size sheet, and in black/white.&nbsp; This is to make it easy and standard all across the board!<br /><br />We hope you love these freebies! Please tag us online with your masterpieces at either: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/creationsbysh" target="_blank">@creationsbysh</a> or <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mypunjabiroots" target="_blank">@mypunjabiroots.</a> We would LOVE to share your love for our artwork! A simple tag in your stories allows us to repost.<br /><br />If you have other ideas that we should create - share with us! We love growing our small business with you.<br /><br />Hope you all are keeping safe, and enjoying some extra time with your family.&nbsp; I know I will Facetime my own mama and sisters, and squeezing my little 2-year-old EXTRA tight!<br /><br />xo,<br />&#8203;Sonia<br /><br /><em>Please note all files are for personal use only, and not for distribution or re-sale. Kindly share our link with your friends and family!</em><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 50th Anniversary in 2020]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/blog/fun-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-50th-anniversary-in-2020]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/blog/fun-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-50th-anniversary-in-2020#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:41:41 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/blog/fun-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-50th-anniversary-in-2020</guid><description><![CDATA[If we truly think about it, Earth Day should be every day! However, we are sharing some fun ideas you can do to celebrate our planet Earth today!      The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. We can try to make small actions that can have a big impact! There are various resources online that can help you do so as well.You can find ways to connect by checking out the official&nbsp;Earth Day website. No matter where you are in the world, you can make a difference!&nbsp;You can enjoy fun and [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">If we truly think about it, Earth Day should be every day! However, we are sharing some fun ideas you can do to celebrate our planet Earth today!</div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(104, 104, 104)">The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. We can try to make small actions that can have a big impact! There are various resources online that can help you do so as well.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(104, 104, 104)">You can find ways to connect by checking out the official&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-live/" target="_blank">Earth Day website</a><span style="color:rgb(104, 104, 104)">. No matter where you are in the world, you can make a difference!&nbsp;</span>You can enjoy fun and new ways as Earth Day is completely mobile this year as we are currently dealing with the global pandemic. There will be stories, performances, and ways to take action.&nbsp; You can follow along on social media with #EarthDay2020.<br /><br />If you're wanting to share more about the Earth with the kiddos, here are a few stories and songs on YouTube. All of these links are on YouTube, with the books being read outloud!<ul><li><a href="https://youtu.be/lbUS3jPjyrc" target="_blank">How To Help The Earth</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/qvdhsn-BFDI" target="_blank">Earth Day Every Day</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/_GqM-U5dCsQ" target="_blank">It's Earth Day</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/Kz1YnhCxaso" target="_blank">Earth Day Celebration Around the World</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/yfhyXx1kCz0" target="_blank">Earth Day Songs For Kids</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://youtu.be/6wAJ8vuhLGA" target="_blank">Earth Day Children's Song</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/w5TwTS2gX1Q" target="_blank">Earth Day Alphabet</a></li></ul><br />If you're looking for more ways to stay engaged throughout the day,&nbsp;&nbsp;here are some links from the official Earth Day website:<ul><li>Join in on Earth Day LIVE all day:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-live/">https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-live/</a></li><li>Learn and share the history of Earth Day with your family, especially the kiddos. They need to understand and learn from us!&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.earthday.org/history/">https://www.earthday.org/history/</a></li><li>Participate in Earth Day activities based on what YOU want to do! You can find a virtual map here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2020/#map">https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2020/#map</a>&nbsp;and you simply enter in the type of event you're interested in, the age group, and a language! Super easy and super fun. I'll share some ideas I found below.<br /></li></ul><br />To get the kiddos involved, you can colour our printable colouring sheet! This is FREE PDF download that you can print multiple of, and enjoy with the kiddos too. Be sure to tag us at @creationsbysh (feel free to tag @earthdaynetwork too!), so we can spread the word! We need to flood the digital space with love and light, especially during this pandemic. 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</div>  <div class="paragraph">I cannot WAIT to see your colouring pages! Also, have you checked out our latest free printables? You can find them all here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.creationsbysonia.ca/store/c20/freeprintables">Free Printables</a><br /><br />Having a little one myself, I narrowed down a couple of events that were happening online that you may find fun! Here they are for ages 1-6:<ul><li>Online STEM Sprouts:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2615318302123566/">https://www.facebook.com/events/2615318302123566/</a></li><li>Sing Along + Puppet Show:&nbsp;<a href="https://secure2.convio.net/fsi/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&amp;SURVEY_ID=9224">https://secure2.convio.net/fsi/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&amp;SURVEY_ID=9224</a></li></ul><br />As for activities to keep them busy, here are a few fun resources that you can do at home with things you probably already have!<ol><li><a href="https://youtu.be/zmx-r2wU6-M" target="_blank">Playdough Earth</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dayswithgrey.com/blog/earth-day-activity-for-kids-using-the-outdoors" target="_blank">Outdoor Play</a></li><li><a href="https://www.craftsonsea.co.uk/torn-paper-earth-craft/" target="_blank">Torn Paper Earth Craft</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theinspirationedit.com/fantastic-earth-day-craft-activity-kid" target="_blank">Make The Earth + Make The Earth Happy</a></li><li><a href="https://twitchetts.com/2017/04/earth-day-kids-stone-painting.html" target="_blank">Earth Painted Rocks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pinkoatmeal.com/earth-day-yoga/" target="_blank">Earth Day Yoga</a></li><br /></ol> I hope you find these small ways to celebrate our earth both fun and interactive! Tag us in the ways that you are celebrating Earth Day with us online, and we would love to share.<br /><br />Keep safe &lt;3<br /><br />xo,<br />&#8203;Sonia</div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>