As it was Jummah day and I fancied making everyone a special breakfast, I decided to make this, a dish taught to me by my friend Aunty R and modified by me a little. Ingredients: 6 eggs2 tablespoons waterChilli powder to suit taste (I used one teaspoon)Salt to taste (I used ½ a teaspoon)1 small […]
We are four weeks into being at home as the Corona virus pandemic goes on in the UK and the whole country at a standstill. One of the things that has really bothered me throughout is all those people that will no longer be able to work or have an income. So many people live […]
Found myself passing the new Poundland in East Ham so thought I would have a look. Managed to bag the following for the kids and myelf. The scrapbooks were big and quite good quality and 100 pages, so will keep the kids busy and also provide a place for all the pictures they bring home […]
Posted by Happy Muslim Mama at 11:02 Labels: Cards, Crafts, Creativity
I was recently given some wedding invitations by my sister-in-law that she didn’t need any longer. She knows I like pretty paper and to up-cycle and re-use things, so always thinks of. I took portions of the paper, coordinated with plain card stock and added ribbon and gems to create Eid Cards.
I have suffered from Vitamin D deficiency since I was expecting Darling almost three years ago now. Initially I thought that my tiredness and achey legs were just the result of late pregnancy or weight gain or not being fit enough. It eventually got so bad that I went to the Doctor, who after a […]
Because sometimes you don’t need a reason for a party, except that it feels like a last time since the last one and you can’t resist all the pretty colours and sugary things…
The latest edition of Aaila, the Muslim Family Magazine is now online. Alhamdulillah the magazine is now monthly thanks to the help and contribution of all its wonderful writers and volunteers. Some of the articles at the top of my to-read list at the moment include: The Hidden Spirit of Heaven: Love and Marriage by […]
One of the things I spend lots of time doing is picking up toys. Last thing at night, as soon as I get home and constantly in between despite exhortations of “you played with it, you put it back” and “we put one back before we take the next one out”. My kids seem to […]
I have posted this before, but the last sermon of our beloved Prophet (Sallahu Alaihi Wassalam), delivered on the 9th day of Hajj at the plain of Arafat, never fails to move me to tears. Every time I read it, I find something new in it and every time I read it, I marvel at the […]
As things have gotten so hectic right now I’m glad that I made a whole load of my Eid cards in June whilst I was on maternity leave. Few more to go (if I ever get a spare second) and I will be done. Sorry the pictures arent great, kooky little sis gave me a […]
My in-laws have been here for about two weeks now. Usually one will come to stay with us for a few months in the summer and the other will stay behind in Lahore to keep an eye on the household there. This time we thought it best they come together as it didn’t seem right […]
Sad news from Pakistan today, as reports filtered through of a plane crashing in Karachi, into a residential area (Al Jazeera, BBC News and Dawn). The pilots final report saying the engine has failed was heart-breaking as is the thought of all those deaths – people going home to loved ones for Eid. I can’t […]
I believe in making the time to appreciate someone who has treated you kindly. During our trip to Dorset, we stopped at a small restaurant in Lyme Regis. This place was about 10 minutes drive from the beach and town centre and in a car park of all places. By this point we had struggled to […]
