I had my first daughter at the age of 22, and let me tell ya, I didn’t think I was “ready” to be a mother back then… Right when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I was a university student with half of my degree yet to complete, my husband had not […] Read more…
Expert Insight with Gemma, Homeschooling Parent
I’m thrilled to have Gemma join The Muslimah Mommy Expert Insight panel! Read more…
My Miscarriage
Many people don’t know this about me, but I had a miscarriage. Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have a mother and aunties who were very open with sharing the fact that they had miscarriages, “I had two,” one would say, “I had three,” would say another. However, growing up knowing that women within […] Read more…
Productive Muslimah – Productive Mommy Series
I’m honored and humbled to announce that my first article in my ‘Productive Mommy Series’ has been published over at http://www.ProductiveMuslim.com. Read more…
And This Is Why I Don’t Homeschool My Child…
The other day, my oldest daughter, Hafsah, requested that I trim her nails for her, as her nails were getting quite long. I happily agreed and started searching for the nail cutter in the washroom. I checked the usual spot – in the drawer…nope, not there. I checked the other drawer…nope, not there either. Read more…
Straight Hair Vs. Curly Hair
Both of my girls are SO different in terms of looks and personality. The picture of Hafsah is right after she got her first haircut; her hair is so thick, dark, straight, and shiny. Madina, on the other hand, has never had a haircut so far, has very thin, slightly dry, lighter, and curly hair. […] Read more…
Using Back To School Furniture For A Child’s Room
Buying furniture for your child’s room can be quite expensive, and that’s why I’m always on the lookout for fun and durable pieces sold at a low cost. Read more…
Folding Pants
Here’s a picture of how you can fold your child’s pants (or your own) and place them in the clothing bin: Read more…
Organizing Your Child’s Closet
With back to school season starting here in Canada, I’m finding myself running around trying to get things done all the while trying to stay organized….and it’s proving to be quite the difficult task with three young kids around me. Nonetheless, I have managed to get some things checked off my ever growing list; one […] Read more…
How To Have A Peaceful Ramadan With Children
I have to admit, I was quite nervous about Ramadan a few years ago; I kept thinking, ‘how am I going to fast with three young children who constantly need my attention?’ The more I thought about it, the more I stressed myself out! But then, I decided to change things up… Read more…