With our most recent camping trip, it begs the question, “How to keep the kids occupied and happy?” We really didn’t go on many excursions outside of our campsite, but Aamina (3.5 yrs) had a great time and actually seemed more bored when we got home! Here are some super simple preschool camping activities to […]
Make Ramadan Special for Little Kids
Ramadan with littles is pretty new to me still, and now I have THREE little ones to manage with the longest days of he year, alhamdulilah. While I know to build anticipation, we are still building traditions for my little ones. In sha Allah (God willing), I want my kids to grow up with a strong […]
Screen Time Sanity with TV Tickets
Do you battle with screen time? You know it can be a valuable tool, but on the other hand, it isn’t as interactive and exploratory as other activities. Screen time rarely consists of physical activity, so there’s a natural pull as a parent to limit the hours allowed in front of a TV or computer […]
Ultimate Preschool Activity Bag! 20 Items – Hours of Fun!
As you may know, I live in two worlds: teenager world and the littles world. These two don’t mix easily, so I have to be intentional. I need to have entertainment for the littles quickly at hand when they are getting squirmy, and more than likely, I haven’t planned anything in particular (though, in sha […]
5 Tips for Surviving the Never-Ending Winter
This winter has been brutal across the US. In Minnesota, it’s been downright oppressive! The best part? We have a solid two or three months left of winter. Oy! We’ve got to get through this winter without going batty, but how? Here are some ideas to keep the mind and body fresh, allowing for school […]
