I and sis-in-law accompanied Fashionista to view some potential wedding venues this weekend. Was great fun, especially as we turned up late to some of the appointments and managed to see the venues all dolled up and weddings going on.We gatecrashed a South Indian wedding (gloriously colourful) and a Nigerian wedding (the bridesmaids were being […]
This morning the children woke to find this on the floor: We had fun experimenting with the effect of the “magic rainbow” on different things that the kids could find: My favourite was this:
Last Sunday I announced a give-away for the making Memories Scrap-booking Software. There are two days to go to leave a comment if you would like to win a copy. The MyMemories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software is worth $39.95 (US) and can be used for photobooks, custom printing, banners, cards and printable templates as well as for scrap booking. If you […]
Fashionista Sister came to visit this week and brought some biscuits she had made herself. They tasted good, with that fresh home made taste. She knows hubby is away so she makes the effort to come down and spend some time with me and the kids. She even does the washing up for me whilst she is […]
We in the western hemisphere have what most of the world do not, health, wealth, spouse, children, education, family, home, employment and freedom. We take for granted things that our grandparents would never have dreamt existed. Death and pain are often so far from us and so sanitized for us that we think ourselves invincible.I […]
What season are you grateful for? What is good about the others? One of the many things I love about Islam is the way it flows and fits with the natural world. The times of our prayers run according to the time of day and so change according to the time of day (long summer […]
I just wanted to share some of the words and art that have resonated with me recently and made me think. I hope you enjoy. What have you come across that has inspired, motivated or helped you or made you think? “And The People Stayed Home” By Kitty O’Meara (2020) And the people stayed home. […]
I usually plan trips with my children to places I think they will learn something from as well as enjoy: museums, the zoo, castles, somewhere that has beautiful scenery. In recent timers, my older children have mutinied and decided they would rather stay at home than see one more old house or castle. This half […]
Fashionista was visiting London for the weekend with my sweetheart of a niece, so we decided to take my mum and the kids out for ice cream. It’s an interesting effect on kids whose parents try to limit sugar intake, the subsequent effect of liberal consumption of sugary foods. I don’t recall eating sugar as […]
Something that is very important to me is bringing my children up in the best way possible. For me this means raising them with good manners and good character and this includes being strong in their faith. I have tried my best, but I always feel that I could do better. I suspect this is […]
Our Ramadan Giving series highlights the amazing work charities are doing and showcases their special Ramadan campaigns, giving us all the opportunity to support, donate and do a little good insh’Allah Ramadan Giving Day 11: Al-Imdaad Foundation Established in 2003, Al-Imdaad Foundation is an international aid relief and development organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian services in […]
I came home from work today to find a parcel waiting for me with these goodies inside. My bestest friend sent them to me and she really has my number. Books, stationary and pretty things, I think that just about sums up my weak points (I’m learning to get over the food one) which shows […]
Whenever I try to make mocktails or milkshakes, they never seem to come out quite like they are supposed to. This Cheats Virgin Mojito mocktail seems to be the exception. We played around with the ingredients of this a few times until we got it right and now it is a staple at our parties […]
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