There are many opportunities living as Muslims in the West, and there are challenges also. One big challenge families face is helping their kids adopt a Muslim identity, especially if there are very few Muslims around them. Alhamdulilah, we are grateful for the Muslim community we have in our area, but we’re still the vast […]
Our Trip to the North Shore
When Hubby received an invitation to his friend’s wedding on the north shore of Lake Superior, I didn’t expect to have such a fabulous time. Don’t get me wrong, I anticipated having a good time, but when it came time to pack up and head home, we all wanted to plan out a real vacation […]
NaBloPoMo: Connect – My Kids
Care Bear is at her dad’s for his week of vacation, plus the half week she’s with him during a normal week. She’s been gone since Wednesday and won’t be back until Friday (9 days total). I don’t always agree with the statement, but in this case, absence does make the heart grow fonder. I want my […]
Be Nice to Yourself, Moms
Last week’s post about parents who give their kids a hard time in jest got me thinking in general about how parents can be a positive influence in their kids’ lives. Our words about our kids’ actions isn’t the only way we can spew negativity into their lives. It is just as easy, probably easier, […]
Our First Six Weeks
Tulip is six weeks now, mashaAllah! I have to wonder if it would feel like a milestone if it wasn’t for a doctor’s appointment for both mom and baby at six weeks, plus when most working moms go back. Still, alhamdulilah, it feels like a special time. Tulip has to be the easiest baby I’ve […]
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