I have been trying to prepare for Eid and also for the end of Ramadan. It might sound strange to prepare for the end of Ramadan, but I have been thinking about what habits I will go back to: overeating? Talking too much? This Ramadan has certainly made me not want to talk to anyone […]
It’s general knowledge that a good way to make a positive first impression when you meet someone is to begin with a solid handshake. The American Psychological Association has published a paper indicating that “a firm handshake may provide an effective initial form of self-promotion for women”This has always been a tough one for me. […]
Alhamdulillah it’s lovely to see the garden blooming even as summer seems to have come to an end in London. The crazy grape vine which is trying to take over the garden has produced the most beautiful displays of bunches of grapes. Unfortunately these are sour, we don’t get enough sun to ripen them to […]
I hope I don’t sound like a complete git trying to give anyone party tips, but I thought I would pass on some of the ideas I have used and some of the things that have helped me money.The basket of bangles is basically full of bangles that I and my sisters don’t use. I […]
The latest edition of the wonderful and always fascinating InCulture Parent is now out and includes my column “The Dangers of Consumerism and the Muslim Child” There is an excerpt below. Please do go and visit and leave a comment, I would be very happy to hear your thoughts. I suspect those who celebrate Christmas will be […]
My latest column for InCulture Parent has now been published: “What’s an Asian? Race and Identity for a New Generation” is my response after reading and thinking about another article in the same magazine by J. Claire K. Niala called “Mama, What Colour is Me? How My Child Defines Race”: My eight-year-old daughter did something a […]
We recently attended my best friends wedding reception and she asked me to make her some gift baskets for her husband’s sisters and for her friends. I enjoyed making them and she really loved them. These can make a fun and easy present, so I thought I would share what I did. The baskets I used […]
I remember during my first pregnancy that despite the glowing skin and thicker hair, I couldn’t wait to have the baby and then get back to my size eight dress size again. A few days after I had had my daughter, a friend who had a little boy commented on how funny one your body […]
I did an interview for You, Me & Religion months ago and then forgot all about it until this week when the blog contacted me to let me know that the interview had been published. An excerpt is below and you can read the full interview here, including the very interesting comments. Would love you to visit […]
Something to wear (Kooks bought this for me and I haven’t had the opportunity to wear it): Somthing to wear with it (I went with the deep pink ones in the end): More bling… …and another outing for my fave shoes: I was worried these wouldn’t much (they were similar to the colour of the […]
I remember during my first pregnancy that despite the glowing skin and thicker hair, I couldn’t wait to have the baby and then get back to my size eight dress size again. A few days after I had had my daughter, a friend who had a little boy commented on how funny one your body […]
International Women’s Day took place during this week. Little Lady went on a school trip to a war ship with a female captain and got to talk to some of the female sailors. I jokingly asked her at some point if she was a feminist and she replied with an incredulous no. That was it. […]
International Women’s Day took place during this week. Little Lady went on a school trip to a war ship with a female captain and got to talk to some of the female sailors. I jokingly asked her at some point if she was a feminist and she replied with an incredulous no. That was it. […]
Something to wear (Kooks bought this for me and I haven’t had the opportunity to wear it): Somthing to wear with it (I went with the deep pink ones in the end): More bling… …and another outing for my fave shoes: I was worried these wouldn’t much (they were similar to the colour of the […]
