I’ve been a maker for as long as I can remember. Crafting was my first love. Because as a little girl, whatever I couldn’t afford I could make. #immigrantlife So its only fitting that for the biggest holiday of my … Continue reading A Tour Of My Palm, Floral, and Glimmer Themed Ramadan Decor
This year I gave my family and friends Insha’Allah sticky notes as an Eid favor. They were incredibly easy to make. I’m a stickler for giving gifts that are useful. I utilized the sticky notes template on Vistaprint. They had … Continue reading How To Make Unique Sticky Note Eid Favors
Ramadan Mubarak! I just taught a room full of preschoolers (from different backgrounds) what that means…I hope. Last month, I asked my sons’ preschool teachers if I could share Ramadan with their classmates, holding my breath as many Muslim Americans do … Continue reading A Guide To Sharing Ramadan With A PreK-K Classroom
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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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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
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.
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
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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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
