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NooshTube™, The White House and Norouz! Here is the story.

Shirin — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:00:11 +0000

Last year, President Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama celebrated Norouz at the White House by bringing together various organizations and individuals. This year, they hosted the celebration once again, and NooshTube™ was invited to join. As an Iranian-American who has always believed in…

“What do we leave behind, and what do we keep?” Guest Blogger (9)

Shirin — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:07:28 +0000

I am excited to share a “Persian Mommas” views and contemplations when she is celebrating the holidays. The dichotomy that many Iranian Americans feel with various holidays and traditions, and how they want to raise their children is very well…

5 Things to Bring to a Persian Summer Picnic

Shirin — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 12:30:19 +0000

It’s August already and summer is in full force. I hate jumping ahead but since it is August and our summer weather is very precious, it is time to make sure you go on a picnic! That is a formal request…

Why is there “Grass” on your table?!

Shirin — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:30:04 +0000

I have received this question more than once. Anytime I am explaining the “Haft-seen” (our table set up for Iranian New Year) and I get to the part about the “grass looking object” I get blank stares and confused expressions.…

TheSaffronLife (and me) on the radio – 1st time!

Shirin — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:44:55 +0000

Despite the fact that I try not to often write about myself here… I couldn’t resist this one! I was recently accepted to be on a local radio station and talk about TheSaffronLife. This was my first radio interview… ever!…

“Wait, you want to invite THEM??”

Shirin — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 17:15:19 +0000

(Disclaimer on this post: I am taking a more humorous approach to this process below!) I believe this might be one of the hardest parts of planning a wedding and even harder for a persian wedding. Why is it harder?…

Floss, Hair, and a 6 year old…A story by Avisha Soheili, guest blogger

Shirin — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:25:36 +0000

Cultural mixups and confusions happen more than we all think. Our first guest blogger, Avisha Soheili, presents the Cultural mix-up she experienced! ———————————————————- Guest Blogger: Avisha Soheili As an Iranian Dental Hygienist who deals with the public everyday, I frequently…

Yes, (for the 100th time) my name is spelled…

Shirin — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:31 +0000

Have you (or someone you know) ever changed the spelling of your original name, or moved your first name to be your middle name, or just gotten rid of your original name all together because it was too difficult for…

Norouz: My top 5 memories

Shirin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:19:02 +0000

Today is Norouz or “New Day” where we celebrate the Iranian New Year. A time to start fresh, create new goals, feel grateful etc. I always felt that this was a more appropriate time to celebrate the new year; when…

Our Thanksgiving: not just on Thanksgiving

Shirin — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:23:58 +0000

When the general population thinks about Thanksgiving, they think about this: When I think about Thanksgiving, I think of this: We do have Turkey at our Thanksgiving… but there always seems to…