AmnahIbrahim
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Amnah Ibrahim is a mother of three lively little girls. A craft and sewing enthusiast and constant student of photography, she also enjoys trying new recipes. Follow her as she delights in her domestic roles at This Little Life of Mine. You can find Amnah on twitter @LLifeOfMine and on Facebook.
Five Ways to Upcycle a Glass Jar
The spaghetti dinner you lovingly prepared for your family has warmly settled in everyone’s bellies. The dishes are done, the trash needs to be taken out, but don’t get rid of that tomato sauce jar just yet! Here are five fun ways to upcycle a typical 24-ounce glass jar. Before beginning, wash your jar thoroughly [...]
Recipe: Date Pinwheels
Ramadan is here, Alhamdulillah. Of course, we all know that with Ramadan comes lots and lots of dates. Don’t let the sugary sweetness of dates fool you, as these are actually very nutritious and have many health benefits. Give this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook a spin for an alternative way to enjoy [...]
Recipe: ‘Good Morning Pumpkin’ Muffins
I love a good muffin. Life as a busy mama to three kiddos doesn’t always allow time to sit down for a leisurely breakfast. Muffins are a great way to grab breakfast on the go. With a cup of coffee, milk, or juice, it gives me just enough energy to get through my hectic mornings [...]
Recipe: Foolproof Baked Brown Rice
I’m always trying to improve the way my family eats. I strive to serve meals using as many healthy ingredients as I can fit into a recipe. I’ve attempted making brown rice in the past, but I have always had unappetizing results. It would either be too mushy or crunchy–sometimes even a mixture of both. [...]
Recipe: Power Biscotti
Having three little girls ages five to newborn is very tiring. My calories and time have to count. To get a bit of a recharge I bake a batch of biscotti. It’s not as labor intensive as one may think. I remember being quite intimidated by biscotti recipes in the past, but after making it [...]
10 Tips to Utilize Baskets In Your Home
Natural Storage Baskets are a great opportunity to introduce a natural storage element into your home. Storage doesn’t need to be ugly and hidden. Baskets come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are available in nearly every home store, so you’re bound to find one that suits your budget and style. Here are some [...]
10 Tips for Decorating a Rental Home or Apartment
Renting an apartment or home can sometimes weigh heavy on a person dreaming of home ownership. With today’s economy and housing market the way it is, owning a home is a very distant reality for many of us. Here are some tips to make our rentals feel more personal, even if it is only temporarily [...]
7 Tips for Thoughtful and Creative Eid Gifts
Eid al-Adha is less than a week away, everyone! Make sure you have a great gift for every child on your list. Eid Shopping: Tips for Thoughtful Gifts Does shopping for Eid gifts stress you out? With the enormous amoung of choices out there, it can be challenging to pick out gifts. These tips will [...]
10 Fun Useful Tips and Tricks for Cookie Cutters
I love a product or item that can really work for me. I’m always looking for pieces that can multitask and go above and beyond its original purpose. Cookie cutters are exactly one of those products. Cookie Cutters: Tips & Tricks! Here are some ways I make sure that my cookie cutters earn their stay [...]
Making The Most of Eid
Living in America we are exposed to many holidays practiced by many different types of people and religions. As Muslim our feasts/festivals are that of Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, and Jummah. Acts of Sunnah on the first day of Eid Wake up early. Offer Salat al-Fajr. Prepare for personal cleanliness take care of [...]
Top 10 Photography Tips for Moms – Capture the Spirit of Ramadan Photo Contest
Productive Muslim is hosting a “Social Productivity” prize in the name of Productive Ramadan, for the Capture the Spirit of Ramadan International Photography Contest [Please read entry info. They are seeking professional photos with professional equipment & editing, inshaAllah. However, they've received amateur entries.]. This seems like such an exciting project, as I always marveled [...]
