I was in rather a foul mood a few days ago and shouted at the kids, something I hardly ever do anymore. Not long after this got slipped around the door and there was the sound of giggles and a horde of imps running away. Those are sweets on top of the paper. These kids […]

I was in rather a foul mood a few days ago and shouted at the kids, something I hardly ever do anymore. Not long after this got slipped around the door and there was the sound of giggles and a horde of imps running away. Those are sweets on top of the paper. These kids […]

I was in rather a foul mood a few days ago and shouted at the kids, something I hardly ever do anymore. Not long after this got slipped around the door and there was the sound of giggles and a horde of imps running away. Those are sweets on top of the paper. These kids […]

Assalam-alaikam, The newest issue of Aaila (formerly Mum and Muslim) is out today with lots of fascinating articles.  This issue my contribution includes: Experience and Confidence as a Muslimah Working Mother As a Muslim and as a working parent, there are a number of challenges that one is likely to face. These can include colleagues’ […]

Alhamdulillah, I have had an eventful and challenging two weeks or so: My brother-in-law travelled to Pakistan to get married, meaning that for the first time in four or five years it is just me, hubby and kids in the house – not for more than a few days of course… • My dad travelled […]

Alhamdulillah, I have had an eventful and challenging two weeks or so: My brother-in-law travelled to Pakistan to get married, meaning that for the first time in four or five years it is just me, hubby and kids in the house – not for more than a few days of course… • My dad travelled […]

Alhamdulillah, I have had an eventful and challenging two weeks or so: My brother-in-law travelled to Pakistan to get married, meaning that for the first time in four or five years it is just me, hubby and kids in the house – not for more than a few days of course… • My dad travelled […]

I thought I would share a picture of the lightbox I put together with an iron, box lid and blu-tack to try and get decent pictures of the the cards: This was what I used in this post and the last two posts to try and get photo’s without too much shadow in them. I […]

The latest edition of Aaila, the Muslim Family Magazine is out now.  Mash’Allah as always brothers and sisters have submitted some brilliant articles and columns.  Please head over and take a look and leave your comments (my contributions: columnn here, article here, another article here, recipe here and review here). I’m also thrilled to see […]

I don’t usually discuss politics on this blog, there are too many brothers and sisters out there far more eloquent and knowledgeable than me who are able to do that. However, I have been watching Pakistan’s Imran Khan and his Tahreek-e-Insaaf (Pakistan Movement for Justice) party with interest. Here is finally someone from amongst the […]

I was speaking with a colleague and a good friend this morning about our situation and being satisfied with it and it made me think of a number of things in my past which really impacted on me and my attitude. One happened when I was eighteen and visited Pakistan. I met a girl in […]

I was speaking with a colleague and a good friend this morning about our situation and being satisfied with it and it made me think of a number of things in my past which really impacted on me and my attitude. One happened when I was eighteen and visited Pakistan. I met a girl in […]

The latest edition of Aaila, the Muslim Family Magazine is out now.  Mash’Allah as always brothers and sisters have submitted some brilliant articles and columns.  Please head over and take a look and leave your comments (my contributions: columnn here, article here, another article here, recipe here and review here). I’m also thrilled to see […]

I was speaking with a colleague and a good friend this morning about our situation and being satisfied with it and it made me think of a number of things in my past which really impacted on me and my attitude. One happened when I was eighteen and visited Pakistan. I met a girl in […]