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Authoring: I have an idea, now what?

Strolling down aisles at Target, you inevitably end up in the books section. Specifically, the kids book section. As you flip through the colorful, and the not so colorful pages:

You chuckle at the wit,

You smile at the message,

You pause at the impact,

You get a skip in your step as a brilliant idea enters your mind about the perfect idea for a children’s book. It’s unique, it serves a purpose and as a mom you know you could have used this book with your kids.

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I am Not a Better Muslim in Ramadan

Ramadan Mubarak

During Ramadan, we fast to detox our body so that we can feel energized. We focus on our prayers and separate ourselves from worldly desires to feel closer to Allah. We strive to show patience in our mannerism so that we can practice sabr in our life.

But, if I’m being honest, I struggle with all of those things in Ramadan. There is an expectation that during Ramadan we feel a special connection to Allah. That we spend our time in prayer and dhikr. But I feel distant from Allah, and I spend most of my time bouncing between checking the current time and iftaar time.

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FREE DIY Placemat Printable | Ramadan Mubarak!

Whether you are celebrating Ramadan today or tomorrow, I wanted to give a Ramadan gift from me to you! If you were at the Ramadan Market in Toronto this weekend you may have see DIY placemats that I designed. The kids absolutely loved it!

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Ramadan Blog Hop: One stop resource

Ramadan is only 10 days away (maybe 11, or 12 you never know with the moon). Recently there has been a surplus of amazing resources online. There are DIY crafts, ready made goods, and just simple parenting advice on how to get the most out of your Ramadan.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry you aren’t alone. We’ve done you a favor and come up with some amazing craft and decor ideas all in one place. Follow along and feel inspired so you can spend more time making the craft than looking for one!

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