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
March 8 is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #BalanceForBetter. I’m striking “the balance pose” in support of gender equality. Sometimes the issues seem overwhelming, child marriage, sex trafficking, lack of women representation in government and board rooms, … Continue reading 5 Ways To Celebrate International Women’s Day #BalanceForBetter
February is Black History Month. It is also a time I love to reflect on the history of Black Muslim Americans. Last year, I wrote a fairly in-depth article about the history of Black Muslim Americans. Here are some of … Continue reading How I Celebrate Black Muslim History Month
Martin Luther King Jr. was a guiding light during my formative years. As the only brown girl for miles, I often had to choose between retaliation and peaceful protest. Dr. King’s word’s gave me enough hope to choose communication, education, … Continue reading 4 Books About Tolerance & Equality That Small Children Will Love
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 No-Fail Slow-Cooked Spiced Apple Cider Recipe
Decorating evergreen trees, exchanging gifts, and adorning your home in winter vibes did not originate with Christmas, but rather ancient traditions celebrating the winter solstice. Last year I wrote an 800-word essay on “Why My Muslim Family Celebrates Christmas”. That … Continue reading Winter Vibes For All: How Our Muslim American Family Celebrates The Holidays
While I was perusing through the aisles of Michaels (aka my happy place), I stumbled upon this $6 find, Creatology’s Give Thanks Wood Craft Kit. Which is currently on clearance for $3! I thought it was the perfect base for … Continue reading How I Remixed Michael’s Harvest Craft For Kids
If you read my How To Throw A Backyard Eid-al-Adha Celebration, you know I love boho crescent moon dreamcatchers. All of the items are pretty easy to find at Michaels! Since I wanted to stick to the offwhite/gold color family, … Continue reading How To: Crescent Moon Dream Catcher For Eid Decor
