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Author: Natasha K

Natasha Kazi's love affair with digital content started in 1996, when she launched her first website. Currently, she is owner of Pen To Presence, a fashion marketing consultancy. She is inspired by great storytelling, great people, and great food. Her favorite weekend activity is spending time with her two little boys and her husband.
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O, Ramadan Tree. Let’s Get To Know Thee.

May 16, 2018May 17, 2018 Natasha K

The Christmas tree, radiating warmth and beauty, is the center of holiday festivities. As a little immigrant girl, I begged my parents for a 1 ft artificial tree to decorate with popcorn and homemade ornaments. I knew no tree equaled … Continue reading O, Ramadan Tree. Let’s Get To Know Thee.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ramadan Countdown Calendars

May 10, 2018May 11, 2018 Natasha K

When I was a little girl, I would watch in fascination as my Christian friends opened up their daily advent calendars. As if Christmas wasn’t exciting enough, there was a daily countdown of treats to explore. So you can imagine … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Ramadan Countdown Calendars

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Where To Purchase Your Ramadan Decor

May 2, 2018April 23, 2019 Natasha K

Can you believe Ramadan is just 2 weeks away? It’s not too late to bring some Ramadan spirit to your home decor. I love to DIY my decor. If you don’t have time to be crafty, lucky for you, there are … Continue reading Where To Purchase Your Ramadan Decor

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Decorating the Ramadan Fireplace Mantle

April 29, 2018May 8, 2018 Natasha K

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

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A Look at Easter, the Spring Equinox, and Islamic Traditions

March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 Natasha K

  Everyone remembers their childhood best friend. Mine was Amanda, who belonged to a family of Orthodox Christians. Easter, in her home, was full of traditions. Traditions I happily tagged along for. Every year, the women in her family (plus … Continue reading A Look at Easter, the Spring Equinox, and Islamic Traditions

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The Past Is Present: Washington and Our American Values

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 Natasha K

In my experience, President’s Day has historically been just a 3-day weekend. A time to take an adventure with my significant other (and now family of four), to ski slopes, sunnier climates, or a road trip.  The must haves being: … Continue reading The Past Is Present: Washington and Our American Values

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The Untold Stories Of Black (Muslim) History Month

February 7, 2018March 30, 2018 Natasha K

When I was 14, I asked my school principal if I could decorate one of our school’s display cases.  I made my case that our school of 300 white students and me, a Bangladeshi American, should celebrate Black History Month. … Continue reading The Untold Stories Of Black (Muslim) History Month

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Reflecting On Martin Luther King Jr. Day With A Muslim Mommy

January 12, 2018March 30, 2018 Natasha K

It was 1987, I was five years old, and my mother and her (fresh off the boat) friends took a trip to Houston.  I walked the beach, trailing the group of young Bangladeshi women dressed in salwars.  When, a blonde … Continue reading Reflecting On Martin Luther King Jr. Day With A Muslim Mommy

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Starting The Year With Reflection, Remembrance, and Gratitude

December 31, 2017March 30, 2018 Natasha K

As a little girl, for New Year’s Eve I would stay up late to watch New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Dick Clark. The energy of Time Square, waiting to ring in the next year, was infectious. As I got older, and … Continue reading Starting The Year With Reflection, Remembrance, and Gratitude

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Why My Muslim Family Celebrates Christmas

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Natasha K

Once upon a time, there was a little Muslim immigrant girl who fell in love with Christmas. She loved the lights, the music, the movies, the treats, and most of all; she loved Santa Claus. Her parents couldn’t afford Cabbage … Continue reading Why My Muslim Family Celebrates Christmas

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This is a simple blog of things that bring joy to my family. I hope it will inspire yours!

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