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This fall my kids are going back to school 100% online. Instead of picking out new clothes and new school supplies, I’m picking out new furniture and organizational products for our in-home work spaces. THE HOME SCHOOL HAUL After completing … Continue reading Setting Up A Virtual Classroom At Home
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Every February, I add a new coloring page to my Black Muslim History Month Coloring Book. If you are a history buff like me, you might enjoy my article, The Untold Stories Of Black (Muslim) History Month and if you … Continue reading [Free Printables] Black Muslim History Coloring Book
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Have you ever had a rival? In my 20’s I had one. In my mind, I was constantly competing with her to dress better, look better, succeed more. And constantly wondering if I was falling short. I came to a … Continue reading [Free Printable] The Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz
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This year for Ramadan I created a Ramadan Checklist. I have been thinking about Ramadan since last Ramadan, and felt a bit overwhelmed with how much there is to do. I needed to get it down on paper. Also, I’m … Continue reading The 39 To Dos On My Ramadan Checklist
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March is a big month for literacy. We have Dr. Seuss’s Bday on March 2 and it’s National Reading Awareness Month. Between the ages of 5 and 12, my favorite Saturday ritual was going to our local library with my father. … Continue reading Celebrating National Reading Month With Children’s Books About Ramadan
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The story of RamadanREADy began in 2017, when three moms, Aseya Jaza Jooma, Lila Khan, and Nina Obeid had a dream to bring Ramadan to public libraries in Southern California. Their solution: a free educational kit for public libraries and … Continue reading Meet The Women On A Mission To Make Libraries Ramadan READy
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One of my goals this year has been to support changing the narrative about Islam. That’s why I started IslamiMommy. Today, I made another small step toward that goal. Refinery29 published my article about Ramadan! Yes, I’m geeking out. Continue reading Read My Article in Refinery29
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An essential element of western holidays is decorating the fireplace mantle. Pumpkins in the fall, pine cones in the winter, and eggs in the spring. I love celebrating the seasons with my children, so now that Ramadan is around the … Continue reading Decorating the Ramadan Fireplace Mantle
I remember the first time I was made to feel like my skin color was inferior. In 4th grade, as I chatted with my 4th grade crush, he told me my skin was brown because God over baked me. His … Continue reading The Best Children’s Books About Skin Color
Ramadan Kareem! Ramadan, in the era of Covid19, means new challenges to rise to. Mine includes practicing patience with my children (who are there at all waking hours), planning menus far in advance (in case groceries are scarce), and finding … Continue reading Currently Reading: The Sublime Quran Translated By Laleh Bakhtiar
Ramadan prep has officially kicked off in our home. Every year, I add one new craft to our Ramadan decor collection. This year, I finally added a wreath! I’m a bit enchanted with the details… A modern Moroccan trellis, which is minimalist and … Continue reading How To: Modern Floral Ramadan Door Wreath
One of my favorite things about fall and winter are the specialty hot drinks, my favorite being spiced apple cider. My palate has changed over the years, and hot spiced apple cider is the perfect combination of sweet and spice. … Continue reading Irresistible Slow-Cooked Spiced Apple Cider Recipe
My two boys know that the holidays are coming based on the ridiculous amount of decorations that go up in our home. Living in LA, sometimes it’s the only way to know that the seasons are changing. Both my kids … Continue reading A Lesson on Thanksgiving and Islam
I celebrated my first Thanksgiving in Dallas, Texas in 1987. It marked our first full year in the United States and my mother, father, and I felt blessed to share a meal with my family members who sponsored us. I … Continue reading Making The Perfect Halal Turkey For Thanksgiving + Recipe
Though I’m tempted to buy everything I see in Pier1 imports, I love creating homemade decorations for Thanksgiving. I like to keep the decor simple because, let’s be honest, most of the dining table will be decorated by the turkey, … Continue reading Download Free Bismillah Placemats For Thanksgiving
