Overcoming the challenges of life with a newborn

You thought having the baby was the hardest part? Just wait until those sleepless nights, lack of time and an overwhelming amount of laundry starts to take its toll. During the first few weeks after birth, there are many physical, social and psychological changes that a woman must adapt to. That along with the factContinue reading “Overcoming the challenges of life with a newborn”

Getting Ready for Ramadan 2019

Growing up in South Florida, we had very little connection to Islam outside of our home. Ramadan was the exception. It was the one month during the entire year when we as kids felt excited and happy to be muslims. Being in a non-muslim majority community, fasting during school hours was an added burden, butContinue reading “Getting Ready for Ramadan 2019”

99 Names of Allah Memory Game Review

When Faithful Kids Games sent us this beautiful memory card game set with the 99 names of Allah, I was a little skeptical  since the kids are older and I didn’t know if they would enjoy a memory card game. BUT they loved it! Yesterday, when the babies were asleep , the older three enjoyedContinue reading “99 Names of Allah Memory Game Review”

Labor Advice for Expectant Moms from #MomsOfInstagram

When it comes to labor advice, who better to give it then other moms who have already gone through it. After having 5 kids, and 5 labor experiences, each of which have been very different from the others, I have learned that you can never have too much labor advice. It’s nice to hear aboutContinue reading “Labor Advice for Expectant Moms from #MomsOfInstagram”

How to Prepare Older Siblings for a New Baby

For non- first time parents, welcoming a new baby brings with it a lot of mixed emotions. The excitement of the baby also comes with fear or anxiety about how the arrival of new baby will affect the older child or children. Parents often fear that this new situation can bring about jealousy and otherContinue reading “How to Prepare Older Siblings for a New Baby”

Packing your Labor & Delivery Hospital Bag

In the past 4 pregnancies, I have always packed my hospital bag last minute, right as I am about to leave for the hospital. This time, I was determined to be prepared early. We ended up packing at week 36. By my standards, that’s really good! I packed three small bags, a carry-on size bagContinue reading “Packing your Labor & Delivery Hospital Bag”

7 Activities for an Indoor Relay Race

Looking for a fun and easy way to keep kids entertainment during school breaks? An indoor relay race is the perfect indoor activity for a cold winter day or any other time when you want to stay indoors. Everything I needed to set up this indoor activity was purchased from either the dollar store, createdContinue reading “7 Activities for an Indoor Relay Race”

Baby Essentials: What you really need

Having four kids and a fifth on the way, I’ve gone through my share of baby STUFF both essential must-haves and the not so must-have luxury items. I take pride in the fact that I’m a fairly simple person and don’t like a lot of clutter. That being said, you will probably find lists circulatingContinue reading “Baby Essentials: What you really need”