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A to Z April Challenge, Islamic Books

Muslim Women’s Bookshelf (H) – Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home

Welcome to our A-Z series on inspirational reads for Muslim women! Today, we'll be exploring "Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home," a book that offers valuable insights and practical advice…

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April 25, 2023
Books, Faith, Review

Book Review – Tight Rope

Book review of Tight Rope Author: Sahar Abdul Aziz Availability: (Affiliate link) Amazon and Fofkys The story revolves around Nour, Maryam, Zaid, Shane, Eugene, Russell and the story finally culminates at…

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June 8, 2017
Project 365, 2021

Different Facets of ME! – Week 10, 2021 – Project 365

Sharing a few thoughts on Dentists' Day, Women's Day and about how the pandemic altered grandparent-grandchildren relationships! Click to read more.

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March 15, 2021
  • Books,  Project 365, 2021

    Second wave?! -Week 5, 2021 – Project 365

    February 7, 2021 /

    The second month of the year already! So I am on the week 5 of Project 365 where I share one photograph daily for 365 days. I am so proud of myself that I posted until now on this challenge since consistency is not really one of my strong points! So here are our stories from the last week. Saturday, January 30, 2021 My mother loves plants, pots and plates. As a child, I used to tease her that she has to buy a plate every time we went for grocery shopping. Now my 5-year-old asks, ‘Momma, are you happy because you have got new plants?’ (When we shifted to…

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    Muslim Women’s Bookshelf (A) – A Temporary Gift

    April 2, 2023

    Books, Ramadan & the Vaccine! – Week 13, 2021 – Project 365

    April 4, 2021

    Surprise! : Author Interview with Zaheera Jina

    August 23, 2017
  • Preparing for VBAC - 10 tips
    Pregnancy & Childbirth

    Preparing for a VBAC – 10 Helpful Tips

    February 2, 2021 /

    10 helpful tips while preparing for a VBAC - Being informed, Hypnobirthing, Positive Affirmations and more. Click to read

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    Dental health during pregnancy, teeth pain during pregnancy

    Dental health during pregnancy

    December 12, 2017

    World Breastfeeding Awareness Week – Our Journey 

    August 7, 2016
    20 best pregnancy books

    20 Best Pregnancy Books For New And Expectant Parents

    February 9, 2021
  • Project 365, 2021

    Querencia – Week 4, 2021 – Project 365

    January 30, 2021 /

    Talking about the Kindle, Dysmenorrhea, Sibling rivalry and making memories with the children. Click to read more.

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    Crafts & Chai – Week 7, 2021 – Project 365

    February 21, 2021

    Books, Ramadan & the Vaccine! – Week 13, 2021 – Project 365

    April 4, 2021

    Different Facets of ME! – Week 10, 2021 – Project 365

    March 15, 2021
  • Al Khor Carnival
    Project 365, 2021

    Clutter, Cooking & Carnival – Week 3, 2021 – Project 365

    January 24, 2021 /

    Snippets of this week from our small world. Click to read more

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    Different Facets of ME! – Week 10, 2021 – Project 365

    March 15, 2021

    Second wave?! -Week 5, 2021 – Project 365

    February 7, 2021

    How Chores Affect Creativity – Week 9, 2021- Project 365

    March 6, 2021
  • Best baby products
    Baby Products,  Motherhood

    Top 10 Baby Products (I loved the second time around!)

    January 22, 2021 /

    Listing out my top 10 baby products that I loved as a mother of two young babies. Click to find out more.

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    Minimalist guide to new born baby essentials shopping

    Minimalist guide to new born baby essentials shopping + FREE printable

    November 5, 2016
    Birthday Chalkboard template, diy, harry potter

    Birthday chalkboard Tutorial (Harry Potter theme)

    July 31, 2016

    New IKEA Children’s Products – 2016

    August 31, 2016
  • Project 365, 2021

    Home, Kids & Around! – Week 2, 2021 – Project 365

    January 17, 2021 /

    Sunday, January 10, 2021 We moved house in the middle of the pandemic in March 2020. Our house hasn’t really been furnished much or arranged well. Though I don’t like many small decor items (cos hello dust) I really love some minimalistic decor. I got this print from Saleha Art. I should have printed it to A3size which would have been better actually! ( and IKEA Qatar is having some pretty good sales until Feb 13, FYI) How do you like decorating your house? Monday, January 11, 2021 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 My daughters wanted me to stick the rest of these glow-in-the-dark stars. (Amazon Affiliate) My initial response was…

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    Parenting Conundrum! – Week 11, 2021 – Project 365

    March 21, 2021

    How to Take Consent From Our Children? – Week 8, 2021 – Project 365

    February 27, 2021

    Innocence Personified – Week 6, 2021 – Project 365

    February 13, 2021
  • Project 365, 2021

    Our Life in Pixels – Week 1, 2021 – Project 365

    January 10, 2021 /

    Tales from our little world . Click to read more

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    Graduation – Week 12, 2021, Project 365

    March 28, 2021

    How Chores Affect Creativity – Week 9, 2021- Project 365

    March 6, 2021

    Books, Ramadan & the Vaccine! – Week 13, 2021 – Project 365

    April 4, 2021
  • Mom fatigue Pandemic
    COVID Lockdown,  Motherhood,  Writing 101

    Writer’s Block, Mom Fatigue and A Raging Pandemic

    December 21, 2020 /

    The unexpected pandemic and lockdown bought it's fair share of angst to the young stay at home mothers. Click to read more.

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    Lockdown toddlers

    Lockdown, toddlers & other stories

    June 20, 2020

    First Week of Virtual Classes – Week 14, 2021 -Project 365

    April 12, 2021

    Ramadan Highlights – Week 16, 2021 – Project 365

    April 27, 2021
  • Lockdown toddlers
    COVID Lockdown,  Daughter

    Lockdown, toddlers & other stories

    June 20, 2020 /

    An unexpected lockdown and its effect on young toddlers. How to overcome it and keep them busy? Click to read more.

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    Mom fatigue Pandemic

    Writer’s Block, Mom Fatigue and A Raging Pandemic

    December 21, 2020

    Ramadan Highlights – Week 16, 2021 – Project 365

    April 27, 2021

    First Week of Virtual Classes – Week 14, 2021 -Project 365

    April 12, 2021
  • Living by the beach
    Daughter,  Letters,  Motherhood,  Poem

    Living by the beach.

    February 3, 2020 /

    It has been nearly 2 years since we moved. By the beach. Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I do is pull up the curtains and look at the beach. There is something calming about water. Deep blue. Or deep green. Or some days it is lifeless and pale. When the wall does not contain the energy, I take my kids to the beach. We have gone to the beach since my baby was 3 months. Baby in a carrier. Holding tightly to my toddler. While we three cross the busy main road. It is a sight, probably. There is something about the sand and the water…

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    5 emotional stages of a mother when her baby falls down

    5 emotional stages of a mother when her baby falls down

    November 17, 2016
    Minimalist guide to new born baby essentials shopping

    Minimalist guide to new born baby essentials shopping + FREE printable

    November 5, 2016

    10 ways to entertain a 10 month old while cooking 

    June 13, 2016
  • Luxury eid dress
    Ramadan,  Ramadan & Eid

    Eid traditions with children + Giveaway

    June 29, 2019 /

    (A collaboration with David Charles London) Growing up in Doha, one of the best parts about celebrating Eid and Ramadan was experiencing the entire country being illuminated and the spirit of the festival being publicly celebrated. We did not have to make it look like Eid at home because “Eid” was just everywhere – banners, lights and decorations, Eid sale, Eid entertainment for the kids in mall and park, fireworks etc. But we had these simple traditions at home which made it more exciting and helped me learn the spirit of the festival as a child. I want to continue the same with my children too.  Some of the Eid traditions…

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    To Sir, With Love

    June 12, 2016
    breastfeeding in ramadan

    Breastfeeding during Ramadan

    June 1, 2017

    10 ways to entertain a 10 month old while cooking 

    June 13, 2016
  • Baby Products,  Cloth diaper,  Motherhood

    Newborn Cloth Diapering with Bumpadum

    February 19, 2019 /

    One of the first baby stuff I brought as soon as I got to know I am pregnant is …cloth diapers. That too Bumpadum cloth diapers. I got to know about Bumpadum when we were almost at the end of our cloth diapering journey with our first-born. I had loved the prints back then and decided I would surely buy them for my next child. Later on, Bumpadum contacted me for a review opportunity of their products and I surely said yes! Newborn Cloth Diapering If there is one thing most moms are not comfortable with, it is the concept of cloth diapering a newborn. Because the reality is…we have…

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    New IKEA Children’s Products – 2016

    August 31, 2016
    Review Meissa Silk Ring Sling

    Review – Meissa Ring Sling

    April 23, 2017
    Cloth Diapering

    25 facts cloth diapering taught me

    October 16, 2016
  • An Ode to my daughter
    Letters,  Poem

    An ode to my daughter #2

    October 8, 2018 /

    Wednesday, 16th May 2018 09:08 AM Cries. Jubilation. Excitement “O my Lord, I actually delivered” Alhamdulilah.* Teaching me the power of Mind Over Body. Alhamdulilah. Helping me learn new skills. Breathing through the pain. Alhamdulilah. Succeeding through positivity Positive Affirmations. Alhamdulilah. Teaching me the power of ‘Informed Birthing’. Alhamdulilah. Helping me learn that ‘I can do this alone!’ Alhamdulilah. Succeeding through Duas. Direct calls to God. Alhamdulilah. The first sip of milk. A new bond was formed. Alhamdulilah. Being able to walk immediately. VBAC Alhamdulilah. ‘Momma, Babbyyyyy!’ Screams the toddler. Alhamdulilah. An instant best friend for life Sisters. Alhamdulilah. Four years. Two kids. Alhamdulilah. You are named After one of the best.…

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