Tips to Thrive as a Mom Living Abroad
Motherhood and living abroad have their set of challenges but both possess rewarding experiences that can help you grow as a mother and a person. I’ve moved abroad pretty much all my life and although there were struggles along those moves, I would not change my life experiences if I could. It had been a…
First-Time Moms Must Have Essentials
As a first-time mom, there are countless things to consider and prepare before the baby arrives. Although, it’s an exciting time for the mom it can be also overwhelming preparing for the little one. If you go to Target or look at a baby registry, you will be bombarded with countless baby products at your…
The Power of Islamic Fasting: Improving Spiritual and Physical Wellness
The end of Ramadan is right around the corner, and I can’t help but to reflect on the challenges of fasting and the spiritual journey. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims observe fasting from dawn until sunset for the whole month of Ramadan, consisting of 29 to 30 days.…
How to Stop Being Angry With Your Kids: Tips that You Can Start Using Today
This week I revealed something personal and uncomfortable to share. I declared it accidentally. If you clicked on this post is because you read the title and you can relate so far. I was having a discussion, and the topic of the mother’s guilt arose. They asked me, “Do you ever feel mom’s guilt?” I…
How to Find Motivation as a Stay-at-Home Mother
If you are staying at home with the kids, then you know that, it can burn you out and leave you depleted. It sounds great at first, the idea of staying home, not having to rush out of the house to work, and finding a good care provider. Theoretically, staying home is the best scenario…
6 Mistakes That Expats Make
People move abroad for many reasons. The most common ones are finding a better lifestyle, work, or family. Most expats I met in Egypt fit into one or two of those categories’ reasons for moving to Egypt. Personally, I moved to Egypt not only because it’s my husband’s home country but because I also found…
How to Create a Realistic Morning Routine
As a mother, it can be challenging to create a morning routine that works for the whole family. The trick to a realistic morning routine has more to do with night prep than the morning itself. Preparing the night before helps the morning go smoothly, and it is crucial for those mornings that we oversleep.…
14 Free Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Valentine’s Day is one of those holiday traditions that is spreading all over the world. Part of it has to do with commercial opportunities but also because everyone likes to celebrate love. Growing up I thought that Valentine’s traditions were very cheesy but lately, I’ve been more relented on celebrations than before. After all, love…
Becoming Michelle Obama-Book Review
I fell in love with the Obamas as soon as they stepped into the white house. I admired their relatability, dignity, and values. The period during which they were in the White House was the best and most stable time. Fast forwarding to Obama’s departure, Michelle had written her memoir, Becoming. I thought that her…
Best Homeschooling Room Ideas
A recent study reports that more than fifty percent of Americans would homeschool their children if they could. When I would mention that I would like to homeschool my kids to anyone, rolling eyes was the first attitude I’d get, followed by, “isn’t that a bit extremist?” “How would the kids learn social skills?” Psychologists…
The Unexpected Power of Reading
Last year I made a New Year’s resolution to read one book each month making it a total of 12 books a year. I thought it would be a reasonable goal to achieve, but I was not accounting for the month of Ramadan and being pregnant which is in itself work already. However, I stuck…
6 Best Free Blogging Tools That Will Make You a Better Blogger
I’ve been in the blogging game for a whopping ten years. However, I was not well informed about blogging at the beginning of my journey. It took me a while to get a grasp of things and to be quite honest, I am still learning and have yet to reach my full potential. I have…
The Chronicles of a Picky Eater- Part 2
In part 1 I identified 6 types of picky eaters based on my experience as a mother and teacher. In part 2 we will be concentrating mostly on how to prevent bringing up picky eaters as well as providing some practical solutions to parents with picky children. I will be sharing some things that have…
The Chronicles of a Picky Eater- Part 1
This post is definitely not going to be a chronicle but for most mothers, it is their worst nightmare that keeps reoccurring and hunting their everyday lives. Mothers with pick eaters are struggling and crumbling apart. It’s not just devastating thinking that our children are not getting enough nutrients for their overall development but it’s…
Found this in the Archives
Found this draft in my archives almost 10 years ago and never had the courage to post it. I will say some of my wishes did happen. It is very interesting to see some of my prayers have been answered and others have been evaporated and changed into other dreams and ambitions. It has been…
Advice of a Lifetime
The other day while talking to my mother, she hesitated in giving me an advice, thinking I would reprehend her opinion. I quickly affirmed her that I wouldn’t want nothing more and that her advice was deeply appreciated. It got me thinking of the value of advices and how this unmeasurable gift has been deflated…
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