Category: Green Home
How to Create a Safer Neighborhood for Everyone
I touched on very briefly some issues we had here regarding a couple of hateful situations when we first moved to L.A. , and the success of it never occurring again came from our actively doing most of the tips shared in this well-researched guest post. We actually know the local officers responsible for our [...]
#WatchBot – Security Camera Review & 50% March Only Coupon Code
The setup was simple, and the Watch-Bot is even simpler to use! That’s definitely a top feature, for everyone! Having sat in its box for a couple days, because mom was (is always) busy, I asked if I could set up our much anticipated Watch-Bot. Daddy got two over the past year, but we returned [...]
A Guide to Educating Your Children About Gun Safety and Control
I requested this guest post, since it’s an important topic. However, I specifically asked from the perspective of gun-owing parents, and ideally from someone who’s raising kids who are shooters as well. If you’ve been with us for any time, you know we’re a gun-family and my girls have been shooting ever since the shooting [...]
Women’s Heart Health – What You Need to Know: Heart Health Month at MOMentumNation
Unfortunately, many think cardiovascular health, heart attacks, or anything related to the heart are men-problems. However, numerous studies and have shown that heart health is NOT just a “guy thing” at all. Women need to be concerned about their cardiovascular health as well. In fact, some sources say that heart disease is the #1 killer [...]
Accidental After Shave Discovery: Alcohol
Rushed for time and without any after shave, my husband was scrabbling in the cabinets one day, and I was helping to find some solution to freshen his cheeks…Hey, why not use rubbing alcohol? We know kids (yes, and the seldom times us mommies and daddies who still get random spots) use alcohol to dab [...]
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 [...]
Frugal and Green Tips for Back to School Shopping
Towards the end of summer, every parent knows there are many things that must be bought to prepare their children for the coming school year. From school supplies to new clothes and shoes, back to school time can get quite expensive. If you live on a strict budget and do not want to spend unnecessary [...]
Review & Giveaway Contest: Muslim T-Shirts: Tween Girls and Toddler Boys ($30.94 value)
We obviously own three sets of the MU Girls Tween T-shirts. However, if my nephew was just a bit younger, I’d love for his to sport this space themed 100% organic cotton Muslim T-shirt size 1-2. Now, I know what the fine print says on this little Tee “One World One Ummah”, Ya Rabb! Ameen! [...]
Review & Giveaway: Blue Allah Wall Clock for Boys ($49.99 Value)
Just in case you’re new here, I like to preface that I am NOT a photographer, I’m simply a busy mom who attempts to capture moments and details–I capture things; but rarely either quite well. Masha Allah, it’s just not my strength. You may recall our interview with the makers of this clock, Little Big [...]
10 Tips for a Greener Spring Cleaning
As you may remember, my family and I are strong believers in living a more natural, sustainable, green, and simple life–but NOT for environmental and conservation reasons–but, because it’s our duty to Allah subhan Allahu wa Ta’ala. We cannot be wasteful and need to be mindful of His creations as temporary inhabitants of this precious [...]
Teaching Your Child About Sustainability
We live very simple, green, as-natural-as-possible lives, and I’m happy to share more articles about sustainability for all of us to learn from. Tom’s tips below are designed to get you and your kids to enjoy the process as a way of life, rather than a drudgery. I’m so happy to read, that my family [...]
Daily Tips for Saving on Electricity
After spending nearly 6-months in oppressed land, no dedicated electricity, and hardships beyond acceptable limits, we returned home determined to keep our habits of living without electricity and apply it to the consumer-driven lives here in America. Conservation goes FAR beyond saving dollars on the electricity bill, or saving the Earth; it’s about appreciating Allah’s [...]
Flowers that Help to Control Garden Pests
In an effort to avoid dependence on chemical and synthetic pesticides, more and more gardeners these days are looking to natural and biological solutions for help in reducing the damage that pests cause to their gardens. There are many plants that can be utilized in this manner, and doing so will not only save you [...]
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 [...]
