I get asked this question a lot, by friends, family members and even other moms who are going through the same thing. How do you fast with small kids? And I usually don't have a very descriptive answer, because I'm not sure what to say. Is it hard? Yes. Is it doable? Yes. Some days … Continue reading Fasting with Toddlers…What It’s Really Like
This year is definitely a year of firsts for me, as I find myself prepping for Ramadan in ways I hadn't done before. My kids are at an age where they are beginning to understand certain concepts of time, prayer and fasting too. Ramadan is fast approaching and it's an extremely exciting time for bloggers … Continue reading Ramadan/Eid Basket for Toddlers
A little over a year ago, I began to feel overwhelmed with having two toddlers at home. I began escaping the house to find suitable, intriguing activities to keep them occupied, because the days were long and my energy was dwindling. Mostly I would take them to the local library (lucky me I have several … Continue reading Toddler Storytime [At the Mosque]
Ramadan is such a special time of year, and now that my girls are old enough to understand basic concepts, I wanted to do something very special for them. After getting into the blogging sphere, I have found so many wonderful accounts and bloggers to follow for beautiful inspiration. One of the ideas that I … Continue reading Our First DIY Ramadan Deeds Calender
We began our daughter Ridha Zaynab's preschool when she just turned two and a half. The truth is ever since Ridha turned 2 years old, it became challenging to keep her content with enough to do at home, especially since I had her younger sister to take care of too. Being a stay-at-home-parent, the duties … Continue reading Why Preschool at 2.5 was the Right Choice
The title of this article is pretty self-explanatory, so we can just dive right in, shall we... I never predicted that motherhood meant entering into a permanent state of feeling tired. It isn't just a feeling, we really are always tired. Our mental, physical, emotional state is permanently tired and there is just a small … Continue reading 5 Things I Didn’t Know About Motherhood
