Category: Entertainment
Harun Yahya coming to Connecticut!
As you may remember, Harun Yahya has made a significant influence on my young family’s life. A biologist by trade, I learned a great many things from him when I first began to learn about our beloved Islam, and reverted to our one true religion. This is the #1 site I refer to ALL non-Muslims [...]
Economical Horseback Riding, Archery; Swimming in Meriden, CT
With Spring totally in the air–we’ve been having a ball the past 2 weeks! We’ve always known about the below ahadeeth regarding recommended & permissible sports in Islam, and I’ve been researching any place economical to get our girls into lessons: specifically Archery & Horseback Riding… Allah Ta’ala says, And (He created) horses, mules, and [...]
Michael’s Saturday Art Workshops – This week is Free!
The Knack (SM) Free Family Event Saturday, March 15th 10am – 3pm FREE (US & Canada) Subhanallah, Talk about good timing! We’ve never been to Michael’s Kids Events because for $2/project I’d rather buy the stuff and make them ourselves…with supplies to spare! But, I thought I’d give them a shot this Saturday. When I [...]
When the Moon Split (A Biography of Prophet Muhammad PBUH)
When the Moon Split: A biography of Prophet Muhammad by Safiur-Rahman Mubarakpuri This book has been recommended to me for weeks, and our Sunday Islamic School uses it for the older classes. I started it last night and enjoying reading it side-by-side with the Free Online Sirah (Biography of Prophet Mohammad PBUH) . This book [...]
Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight – February 20, 2008
Allah is He Who raised up the heavens without any support-you can see that-and then established Himself firmly on the Throne. He made the sun and moon subservient, each running for a specified term. He directs the whole affair. He makes the Signs clear so that hopefully you will be certain about the meeting with [...]
Bringing Up Children in Islam by M.H.Mukhtaar
A must-have reference book for every single Muslim parent! Bringing up Children in Islam by M.H. Mukhtaar I have this by my bed-side and pick up per-topic on a as-needed basis. Its very dense reading, and I haven’t been successful at reading chronologically. Insha’Allah, I will share excerpts whenever topics of our lives as parents [...]
SearchTruth.com had an overhaul
Subhanallah – God is Perfect! What an overhaul SearchTruth.com made–it is fantastic! No doubt, it has been awhile since I last logged on the site…so, while my news is probably not new; if you’ve never been there: I did my job! Insha’allah, you’ll get hooked like me! I loved this site before simply when they [...]
Dress like a Princess from head to toe and inside-out
During the holidays, we always dress-up like princesses…we treat ourselves to a bi-annual wedding party attire. [It's obviously winter-princess-time too]. Here’s our run-down: Dress David’s Bridal flower girl dresses, and Dillard’s Cinderella collection. Not to be too catty (well…), but our gown as much more gorgeous than any of the ones listed here. Ours had [...]
Jewelry Clay for Kids Recipe
Passed on… Jewelry Clay for Kids 3/4 c Flour 1/2 c Salt 1/2 c Cornstarch Warm Water Supervise as children follow these steps: Mix dry ingredients together. Gradually add warm water until the mixture can be kneaded into shapes. Make beads by rolling the dough into little balls, piercing the balls with toothpicks and allowing [...]
ScribblingWomen.org – American women’s literature
Another great recommendation from another: Scribbling Women, a project of The Public Media Foundation, dramatizes stories by American women writers for national radio broadcast. This site provides classroom resources for teaching the rich tradition of American literature by women.
Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!
Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten! is an irresistibly colorful, enticing, and interactive teaching and learning tool. My daughters (ages: 2, 4, and 5 years old) and I sat down for a fun-filled two-hour first-sitting. My intention was to browse and catch a glimpse of what this book had to offer, but the girls’ attentions were [...]
Home Depot’s Kid’s Workshop
Home Depot’s Kid’s Workshop is postponed for the holiday weekend. Re-scheduled for Saturday, September 10th. Enjoy the long weekend!
Fossil Park. Let’s barter for a piece of your backyard!
Fossil Park in Sylvania, Ohio is less than 3 miles from us, and in the convenience of practically being in our own backyard we were able to travel back 375 million years ago when Northwest Ohio was a great sea teeming with life. I’m trying to find any good links for you to experience how [...]
Ready, Set, Read! Target & RIF.
John Kremer’s Open Horizon Book Marketing Blog pointed out Target.com’s Ready, Set Read website. 12 tips…but, stay posted, the website is sure to blossom. I just completed the RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) Summer Reading Challenge for our 5 year old. Ages 5 and up, children must have read a certain amount of hours during the [...]
Recommendations for Beginning Readers
So, everyone rants and raves about the Bob Books, by Bobby Lynn Maslen , but the girls and I are not taking too well to them. So, through trail and error…here’s what we came up with as our recommended starting points for Beginning Readers. Please share your opinions and recommendations in the comments section below…we’re [...]
