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 Must-Have Bismillah Activity Placemats For Thanksgiving
Find Inspiration I first learned about graham cracker mosques from my Ramadan Crafts Facebook group. But they were mostly kids crafts. I wanted to create something elegant for the adult crafter. So I searched the web for inspiration. I came … Continue reading Making A Festive and Delectable Graham Cracker Mosque
If you’ve read my article about “Ramadan Trees” then you know that many Muslims around the world are looking for a way to bring the magic of twinkling lights and evergreens into their home. For our home we chose a … Continue reading The Twinkling Palm Tree Bringing Ramadan Cheer To Our Home
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
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
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
