It was World Book Day yesterday and this year we decided we would create costumes from we had or could wear again rather than buy them. Little Lady goes to an Islamic school, so the girls took part but the school stipulated that there should be no witches or vampires – which probably rules out […]
A very short book at 148 sparsely written pages, I read this in one day on the bus and in between chores at home. This is the story of a nineteenth century French silkworm trader and his travels between France and Japan, then described as the end of the world. It is also the story […]
It was World Book Day yesterday and this year we decided we would create costumes from we had or could wear again rather than buy them. Little Lady goes to an Islamic school, so the girls took part but the school stipulated that there should be no witches or vampires – which probably rules out […]
My brothers wedding reception was held at Ingatestone Hall in Essex. We stopped at the gates and had a dhol-player lead the grooms party in. The bride and groom had decided on a marquee in the grounds and the brides family were waiting to receive us. The bride had picked the colour theme, the table […]
I have long adored henna and every now and again have ago at creating a pattern, Little Lady also loves the stuff and harasses me into drawing a new pattern on her hand as soon as the previous one has worn off. I loved the idea of being able to do this well, but don’t […]
Is anyone else participating in Earth Hour this evening? This is the annual event started by the World Wildlife Fund where lights go off across the world to remind us for the need to take action to combat climate change.As a Muslim I believe that taking care of the world and avoiding being wasteful are […]
When both Long-Suffering Sister and my sister-in-law (hmm…will have to think of a name for her too) recommended this book, I was very keen to try it. Both are so very different that if they both liked it, I assumed it must be good.We Need to Talk About Kevin is written as a series of […]
When both Long-Suffering Sister and my sister-in-law (hmm…will have to think of a name for her too) recommended this book, I was very keen to try it. Both are so very different that if they both liked it, I assumed it must be good.We Need to Talk About Kevin is written as a series of […]
It was World Book Day yesterday and this year we decided we would create costumes from we had or could wear again rather than buy them. Little Lady goes to an Islamic school, so the girls took part but the school stipulated that there should be no witches or vampires – which probably rules out […]
A very short book at 148 sparsely written pages, I read this in one day on the bus and in between chores at home. This is the story of a nineteenth century French silkworm trader and his travels between France and Japan, then described as the end of the world. It is also the story […]
Is anyone else participating in Earth Hour this evening? This is the annual event started by the World Wildlife Fund where lights go off across the world to remind us for the need to take action to combat climate change.As a Muslim I believe that taking care of the world and avoiding being wasteful are […]
Now that I have my paper trimmer (well two – neither of which will cut a clean straight line) and an assortment of papers I thought I would play around with using the papers as my starting point for focus and colour rather than the embellishments as I usually do.Two ways with one print: I […]
Posted by Happy Muslim Mama at 21:50 Labels: Ramadan
I lost it today.I really, really lost it. BIG time. So much for “peaceful parenting” and articles in the NY Times on the topic – I feel like a bit of a hypocrite at the moment. Boy did I lose it today. image source After a stressful week at work with longer hours, lack of […]
