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
Many of my friends and cousins have begun their transition into second time moms, and they often question me on how it was when I had my second baby girl. It is difficult to put it into words without going into a full on essay. But I must say, the more moms who are having … Continue reading Transitioning to Mom of Two
In Islam, we are encouraged to think often about death. Our Holy Prophet Mohammad has said "Most intellectual of man is he who remembers the death most." If you're like me, you may wonder why we would be asked to think about death? I have wondered that too. Why would anyone want to think of death? It's … Continue reading Thinking about Death More
I love pesto and I love using it in my cooking now more than ever. It goes great in pasta dishes, lasagna, casseroles, chicken and sandwiches. Here's a really simple vegetarian lunch option for those lazy days when you're just craving a hearty grilled cheese. Ingredients: Carrots Broccoli florets Onion, sliced Bell pepper, sliced Mozzarella … Continue reading Pesto Veggie Grilled Cheese
