Working out post baby

  Post baby, I am always committed to getting back into shape and the two ways i’m doing that is by working out (at home and gym) and swimming along with of course, a healthy diet. I know there’s a barrage of articles pertaining to loving your post partum body and while I think we…

4 wheeler

When my daughter turned 5, she insisted on getting a motorcycle for her birthday and we did indeed, search all of our small town for one for her. Who knew you could find them at pep boys? ha, well, lo and behold we brought it home and it would turn on alright but wouldn’t ever…

5 Tips on Bringing Home a New Baby

He woke up in the middle of the night and realized we weren’t home. There was crying and sadness at 2 am and lots of checking the garage and driveway for his daddy’s car and so when we did come back home with a new baby, he wasn’t entirely sure about her. Today, 6  1/2…

Easy Cheesecake Recipe

Once you make this and realize how simple it is, you’ll never pay $6 or more for a slice of cheesecake again!

Week in Review| Arts and Crafts

I thought it would be fun to share what a week’s worth of art and crafts look like in our house. There were definitely some that I missed capturing but for the most part, here were the most indulged activities this past week.

The Wedding| Spread love, not hate.

This weekend we had the distinct honor of attending the wedding of one of my husband’s colleague and former student; he attests to his exemplary character and we watched him, in youthful grandeur make promises to his stunning bride under the covenant of God.

Top Picks | 8 Year Old activities

Now that summer is here, the question persists…what do we do with our children?? Below are a few activities my 8 year old enjoys!

Ramadan Decor

As my children have gotten older, so too has their understanding and abilities. They now understand the meaning behind religious holidays and auspicious months such as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. It was an absolute joy to decorate our home with their handmade decor this year. I hope you enjoy the pictures.   It…

10 Fabulous Road Trip Ideas!!

Aside from packing lots of snacks, water and extra clothes just in case; I find the following ideas really help us when road tripping with young kids.

Writing |My story

Writing, they say is a good release; a great form of expressing your thoughts but writing also leaves behind a trail and makes you vulnerable to the world before you. As a child, I remember obsessing over notebooks and diaries and writing out my thoughts in them only to rip out the pages and tear…

Hijab | Life Lessons From my Daughter

So many times as parents, we get caught up with the things we want to teach our children that they overshadow the things our children are teaching us.