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  • A to Z April Challenge,  Islamic Books

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

    April 25, 2023 /

    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 on raising children by combining Islamic principles with the Positive Parenting Method.

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    A-Z April Blogging Challenge: Theme Reveal

    April 1, 2023

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

    April 2, 2023
    A to Z arabic words in english

    A to Z Challenge – Theme Reveal

    March 26, 2014
  • Expat Childhood in the Middle East
    Motherhood,  Qatar

    Expat Childhood in the Middle East

    January 18, 2017 /

    For a few weeks now,  I have been helping my parents pack up from our home in Mesaieed. To be precise, bits and pieces of my childhood are either thrown away, given to charity, sent for recycling or in a cardboard box waiting to be flown back to our home country. A silent sense of sadness permeates through me. I as an adult 20 something suddenly feel like ‘the place of my childhood’ has ceased to exist.   First things first, I consider my host country – Doha – more home than my home country – India. I find comfort in the sense of familiarity of friends I know since my…

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    Birthday Chalkboard template, diy, harry potter

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    Parenting Toddlers

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    November 2, 2017
  • Facebook Parenring groups based in Qatar and India
    Daughter,  Motherhood,  Qatar,  Uncategorized

    Facebook Parenting Groups (Qatar & India based)

    December 12, 2016 /

    As a new mother, one of the wonderful things I discovered was the highly happening place called Facebook Groups. I learnt about attachment parenting and natural parenting there. I learnt kitchen hacks and Montessori activities for infants. Also I made friends with new mothers who had the same ideals as I do. With the low organic reach of Facebook pages, FB group are the place to go now ( FB will probably change it soon with adverts or a new algorithm or paid promotions!) I shall list out a few Qatar based and India based parenting groups that has helped me. Do add to the list if you know of any drama…

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    Ramadan of my childhood

    June 21, 2016

    Role of parents in inculcating Deen in children

    June 22, 2016
    5 emotional stages of a mother when her baby falls down

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    November 17, 2016
  • Book Review: Alhamdulilah For Series
    Books,  Daughter,  Faith,  Motherhood,  Muslim Moms,  Review

    Book review : Alhamdulilah For Series

    December 1, 2016 /

    For a few days now, I have been living  with the guilt and sadness of having taken a break from my career, for which I have worked since 2006. There are so many factors that made me take this decision. Some days , I feel guilty that all I do from morning to night is change diapers, cook food and clean the house. In my head, I have called myself unproductive or wasting my youthful years inside the four walls of my home. I realized I needed a battery recharge. Or this might end up taking me down like the severe quarter-life crisis I underwent. I need to protect myself…

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    ISLAMIC BOOKS

    Muslim Women’s Bookshelf (B) – Earning Barakah: An Islamic Guide to Blessed Sustenance

    April 3, 2023

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

    April 2, 2023

    Ramadan Highlights – Week 16, 2021 – Project 365

    April 27, 2021
  • 5 emotional stages of a mother when her baby falls down
    Creative writing,  Daughter,  Motherhood

    5 emotional stages of a mother when her baby falls down

    November 17, 2016 /

    As a first time mother, one of the most nerve wrecking situation is when your baby has an unfortunate fall or a bump on the head. How ever careful you are, it does happen often, especially when they have just started learning how to crawl or walk. Even if you are a calm person otherwise, seeing your child fall forms a lump in your heart. This article outlines the flurry of emotions a mother feels and poke humour at how she often (over) reacts. Panic: My lord. The nerves until the tip of your fingers are tingling and there is a minute or two when you cannot make a positive thought…

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    Soulmate - A yearning for love

    Soulmate

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    November 2, 2017
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    October 16, 2016
  • Minimalist guide to new born baby essentials shopping
    Baby Products,  Daughter,  Free Printables,  Hospital,  Motherhood,  Qatar

    Minimalist guide to new born baby essentials shopping + FREE printable

    November 5, 2016 /

    In the summer of 2015, when I was heavily pregnant and waddling through Gulf Mall, unsure and confused of what to buy for the newborn from all the checklist I had come across, I had decided I will make a minimalist guide for newborn baby shopping. (Yeah, this post have been gathering dust in the drafts section of over a year now! :D) We really do not need everything as advertised. Most of the baby gears and products are marketing ploys. The reason for going the minimalist route are many : – Being on a budget. – No extra room to use as a nursery. – Small apartment. – General minimalist lifestyle. I shall…

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    How to Take Care of Your Child’s Curly Hair?

    February 17, 2021
  • Revised screen time guidelines for children, AAP 2016
    Motherhood

    Revised screen time guidelines for children – AAP, 2016

    October 27, 2016 /

    Raising a child today is different from raising a child 5 years ago.  Ipad was just a year old and had not reached every home. Smart phones had just entered the common man’s market. Google Glass and Samsung Gear VR were unheard of. In 5 years, the world of technology has grown by leaps and bounds. IPads and tabs are common in every household. There are as many smartphones in a house as there are people.  Or maybe more. Flat screens adorn the walls of every household. Laptops and PC have not disappeared. Screens are ubiquitous and cannot be avoided So, how can we control screen time for children? Media can…

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    Chemical Pregnancy

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    October 20, 2016
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    November 17, 2016
    Review Meissa Silk Ring Sling

    Review – Meissa Ring Sling

    April 23, 2017
  • Chemical Pregnancy
    Motherhood,  Poem

    Chemical pregnancy – A poem

    October 20, 2016 /

    Bloated feeling and nausea. I need no scans and blood test. In my mind, I knew.  I count the months and the days Mark the due date. In my mind, I knew. I share with him the feeling! Joyous and tensed – we were. In my mind, I knew. Wait a week more to test. The longest week ever. In my mind, I knew. Then came the pain and the tears. Ending even before it started. In  my mind, I knew. Maybe you just simply felt it – they said Pregnancy doesn’t happen so soon- they remarked In my mind, I knew   They brush off as trivial mishap. Happens to…

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    Cloth diapering Doha, Qatar

    Cloth diapering resources in Doha (Qatar)

    May 11, 2017
    Living by the beach

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    Minimalist guide to new born baby essentials shopping + FREE printable

    November 5, 2016
  • Cloth Diapering
    Baby Products,  Cloth diaper,  Creative writing,  Daughter,  Motherhood

    25 facts cloth diapering taught me

    October 16, 2016 /

    I have been cloth diapering for almost a year now. When you hear ‘Cloth Diaper’ do not picturize plastic covers and flats with safety pins like what our mothers and grandmothers used. Instead, the modern cloth diapers are trendy  with beautiful prints and are trim diapers made of organic cotton/microfiber/hemp/bamboo cotton, PUL and a few snaps. Delving into the cloth diapering world has taught me some interesting facts for sure. Here are a few. 1. To shop local from small shop owners rather than big corporate . Especially mompreneurs. You are helping a family out. 2. To reduce my carbon print or plastic trail. 3. Organic cotton clothes are better…

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    April 23, 2017
  • Blogging 201,  Books

    6 tips for the introverted blogger

    October 9, 2016 /

    Three years ago, I came across the book, Quiet: The power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking. It changed my outlook and shifted my perspective…of myself! I learnt it was alright to be quiet and reflective. The author Susan Cain so rightly points about a certain surprising fact about introverts. Studies have shown that,  indeed introverts are more likely than extroverts to express intimate facts about themselves online that their family and friends would be surprised to read,  to say that they can express the “real me” online, and to spend more time in certain kinds of online discussions. They welcome the chance to communicate digitally. The same…

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  • Book review - The one. A perfect book for little children for introduction to the attributes of Allah
    Books,  Daughter,  Faith,  Motherhood,  Review

    Book Review – The One by Manaal Jafrey-Razaque

    October 2, 2016 /

    Author         – Manaal Jafrey-Razaque Illustrator   – Tanya Emelyanova Publisher    – Prolance Available     – Official page & Amazon Growing up in an average Muslim household, we are taught that Allah has 99 names right from a young age. This book is a perfect aid in helping children understand about His different attributes and create awe and love for Him through that knowledge.  THE WRITTEN CONTENT: Children are visual learners. They learn by seeing and watching. Hence it is very difficult to teach of the 99 names in the traditional manner. How can we bring it to their level of comprehension and grasp ? 18…

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    Book Review - The Tight Rope, a contemporary Muslim Fiction speaking about Islamophobia and Racism

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  • Books,  Daughter,  Motherhood,  Review

    Book Review – When I grow up by Sundus Iraq

    August 9, 2016 /

    Growing up one of the most oft asked questions we hear from elders, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’. Our creativity works overtime and we give answers depending on our mood and situation – batman, astronaut, teacher so on and so forth. The book ‘When I grow up – A Preschooler ‘s daydreams’ is written and illustrated by Sundus Iraq. The story talks of a little girl who dreams about what she wants to do when she grows up. It ranges from something only an innocent mind can think of – to drink from a glass cup to helping people in need.  The book is illustrated…

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    Book Review : Mommy, Who is Allah?

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  • Birthday Chalkboard template, diy, harry potter
    Baby Products,  Daughter,  Motherhood

    Birthday chalkboard Tutorial (Harry Potter theme)

    July 31, 2016 /

    A different version of the Birthday Chalkboard Poster- Harry Potter theme on Parchment Paper

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