This day, eight years ago was the last time I was ever child free, All Praise and thanks are due to God. I was taking a long shower this evening and thinking about it, pondering about the things I know now and the things I would have told myself in that stage.
Getting children excited for Ramadan.
This is an exciting time for all Muslims, but especially for children for it is that time when families gather more than normal and the masjids stay alit beckoning worshippers to renew their Iman. It is a time when, in our community, there are gatherings every day for Iftar but on the weekends, the crowd…
Ciabata Sandwich
Craving savory? satisfying? quick? delicious? Try this!
Referee No More
“Mommy, she did this.” “no I didn’t she did this first”. “well, you snatched it” “but you wouldn’t give it and it was my turn” I couldn’t decide which was worse, the constant complaining or the whiny irritating tone of voice that accompanied it. This was the case when visiting someone whose kids are similar…
Lessons From The Elderly — Discover
“I looked down at my now sleeping Mom. She was laying there naked faced, no lipstick, her thinning hair completely flattened and messy, and wrapped in a flimsy, faded hospital gown. And, I thought she had never looked more beautiful in her entire life.” via Lessons From The Elderly — Discover
DIY door hanger| Paper flowers
I saw this on a fellow mommy blogger’s page and had to absolutely try it with my daughter. We didn’t make the wreath but instead, made a door hanger for her bedroom door.This was really simple (a glue gun is key) and it was fun. As you can see, it turned out pretty cute. Please…
Origami
This Japanese art has become the new favorite activity in our home. It was born out of our love of Japanese food. One of the restaurants we like has little origami stars decorating the bottom of vases. One night while we waited for our dinner to arrive, we chatted about what origami was and then pulled…
How I Learned to Like Myself
If I were given even a small amount of money each time someone I know told me something that they hated about themselves, I would be a very rich woman. With the apparent pressure on each individual… Source: How I Learned to Like Myself
5 Ingredient Mediterranean Chicken Wraps
These wraps are a favorite in my household; especially for me because they come together SO easily! The chicken is marinated in 5 ingredients before being grilled: – the juice of 1 lemon – seven spice (found in the Mediterranean super markets or international aisles in the local grocery stores) – onion salt – black…
To Aleppo, with love.
I was up early this morning, and read the news. The thoughts below seemed to flow and I quickly jotted this down : Aleppo is burning While we turn in our beds Our hearts filled with heaviness, it feels like lead… Our eyes are red From the tears we have shed While the knots…
2nd Grade School Day!
This is something a lot of people are curious about, whether its those wanting to try it out, or those who doubt a child can be educated in a home environment and still excel. The night before I go over the things I want each child to accomplish the next day and then I plan…
Pop Phonics
Fun, interactive, engaging way to teach phonics.
This Beautiful Life of Ours 