http://americanmuslimmom.com Mom Community for Raising Muslim Kids Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:07:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My dearest friend is an high school exchange student local coordinator for ACES ExploreTheWorld.org in Toledo, OH. As one of very few Muslim host families, she was asked to make a presentation to help Non-Muslim host families learn the basics about Ramadan and offer tips how they can be better ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/nonmuslim-host-families-prepare-support-muslim-students-ramadan Although we requested contributions from Muslim Kids since the launch of the new site in July 2009, we didn't have the necessary system or support in place to actively solicit submissions or publish regularly. Alhumdulilah (Praise be to God), we are presently prepared to compile and publish work by ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/calling-muslim-kids-publish-work-views-jokes Our 9 year old's journey to computer programming. http://americanmuslimmom.com/journal-aliceorg-experiences Deadline to Complete Registration: Monday, March 8, 2010 7:00pm EST. We apologize for the late notice. All families who registered via phone and email during the fall 2009 with me are all registered. This post is made as a courtesy by opening it up to all members of the many CT ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/ct-homeschool-group-sixflags-read-succeed-hour-reading-club MashaAllah (God has willed), these boys are absolutely adorable. One is a very serious little Imam-in-training and the other is a  jolly little guy happily learning alongside his buddy. This video always brings a chuckle at our house. Enjoy! If you have a funny or serious Islamic video or nasheed you'd ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/muslim-kids-video-boys-pray The girls are eager to see the what surprises (if any) @time4learning has after today's system maintenance. # Comprehensive recommended Gr.K-9 reading list (mostly secular books) w/ Islamic ratings http://bit.ly/aR475l I didn't review in full yet... # RT @madchocny What do u think? Do u like it? We're LOVING #MadChocRocks !!! @DinaJ ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2010-03-06 This funny Islamic joke was published in the "Kids Muslim Community News" Issue no. 2 Safar 1431-Feb 2010, which was found at the Noor-Ul-Iman School in Teaneck, NJ - Hafiz school this weekend. We had to share it today just to make you laugh ;-) Alhumdulilah! An old man was selling ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/muslim-kids-joke-alhumdulillah Rich Dad, Poor Dad book by Robert T. Kiyosaki, compliments of Peregrine Financial Group. Winnie the Pooh ebooklet and MP3 Enter code, "NAPTIME", to download The Original Story of Winnie the Pooh" with digital booklet and "House at Pooh Corner" MP3 Lullaby SpringPad - Free personal organizer program Alice - Educational software ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/freebie-friday-5 There's No Better Deal than Free Family-Fun Day Trips to the Museum, Park, Farm, Factory. Click on the image below for our latest tips how you can find free day trips for you and your little ones. I shared the below tweet for a NoBetterDeal.com contest that you can join ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/deal-free-family-daytrips My girls and I were so bummed that our tweets were not showing up for our very first participation in a Girls Night Out  (twitter hashtag #gno) with dear mommy blogger Jyl at MomItForward.com this past Tuesday because the topic was dear to our hearts: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/science-techonology-engineering-math-stem-tips-kids Nice Freebie Friday: SIM card, Febreze & Swiffer trial kit, Nabisco cookies. W/Mr. Linky 4 fellow frugal #mommybloggers http://bit.ly/cVqXEk # RT @rachelcw We're looking to hire a freelance publicist great at pitching. DM me for details if you know anyone! #pr #onlinepr # Qur'an Comp is still on for 2morrow in #NJ: ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2010-02-27 Free cookie alert by Nabisco. Free cookies will be offered each Monday in March by becoming a Facebook fan of Nabisco cookies. Starting March 1, there will be a new savings offer posted every week for a free package of Nabisco Cookies (when you purchase a package ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/freebie-friday-nabisco-cookies-febreze-swiffer-kit-truphone-sim-card Hope Home Schooling is going on well. Let me make a confession to you: I am enjoying every bit of homeschooling, including the preschooler's "drama", the Kindergartener's whining and the first grader's "all-of-a sudden" independence. Besides, I am learning a lot! I never took Geography in Nigeria, never! I had the option ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/true-confession-homeschooling-mum Washington Post shares another article about Muslims, "In U.S. mosques, a debate over English" by Associated Press Rachel Zoll . What's most disappointing about this article isthat main stream media is highlighting some of our biggest flaws as a Muslim ummah (community): We are unorganized, petty, uncompromising, and frighteningly ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/debate-quran-sunnah-lead "Muslims turning to home schooling in increasing numbers" by Tara Bahrampour was published on Sunday's Washington Post with a nice photo gallery for one homeschool mom of six. I agree with their observation that the delay in Muslims homeschooling may be due to the fact that many Muslim immigrants are ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/washington-post-muslim-homeschooling-population-growing While a long time since Ramadan & Hajj, I came across this receipt--just in time to do our taxes. But, I couldn't let this opportunity pass without thanking Western Union for their targeted marketing campaign to me as a consumer, who happens to be an American Muslim Consumer. While much ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/western-union New Conway of NY Store in Hamden #CT rocks! Got Gymobee jeans for $6, designer bedding set. Returning 2day 4 more http://tinyurl.com/yckp45z # RT Free to download. Free to use Gotta love @TweetGlide - http://tweetglide.com/ponnsabra thanks @andybeard # RT @rww Facebook Wants to Be Your One True Login http://bit.ly/btrqj8 # #homeschool American Revolution ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2010-02-20 This video with Arabic subtitles shows the inevitable growth of the Muslim ummah (community of believers) as shared in our blessed Qu'ran, It is He who has sent forth His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth to uplift it above every religion; no matter how much the mushrekens (idolaters) ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/growth-muslims Don't Disturb Me! Sample - Natural sleep aid. Burt's Bee Natural Toothpaste - New multicare with fluoride formula. Sun Vibes Shower Gel Sample - Handcrafted, pure and natural shower gel. Progressive Elective Lava Lamp Night light - Be the first 10,000 to get your very own! SeaPak Shrimp Company's Cook Book - Free Recipe ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/freebie-friday-4 Schumacher Homes is launching a fun new contest beginning tonight and kicking off with the #SchumacherHomes Twitter Party right now, which started 9:00 p.m. EST. One entrant into the Schumacher Homes contest will win an iPod Touch by clicking here and filling out the questionnaire. There are many elements that make ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/create-dream-kitchen-schumacher-homes-contest Islamic Scholarship Fund announced their call for applications for the 2010-2011 school year beginning January 11, 2010. The Deadline date is April 16, 2010. Details about the scholarship application are provided below: ISF Calls for Applications for the 2010-2011 School Year DEADLINE APRIL 16TH, 2010 *The Islamic Scholarship Fund* Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/islamic-scholarship-fund-call-applications-20102011-school-year Book Review for Muslim Kids by Muslim Kids Title: Attack of the Turtle Author: Drew Carlson Illustrator: David A. Johnson Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers ISBN: 978-0-8028-5338-7 Number of Page: 149 Genre: Historical fiction Kid Reviewer: The Sabra Girls Reviewer's Age: 6.5, 8.5, 9.5 years old Date submitted:     2/2/2010 Reading Time: 1-4 days Intended Audience: Kid Reviewer: The Sabra Family Age: 6 ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/book-review-attack-fo-turtle Here's a fast and easy-to-make, healthy, sweet, yummy and delicious dessert that me, my sisters, and parents been making for many years. It's an easy recipe that I think I have it mostly  memorized (because nothing has to be exact.) Banana and Strawberry Milkshake Recipe Ingredients: 3 cups strawberries 2 medium-sized ripe bananas 1 cup ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/banana-strawberry-milkshake-recipe-kids-kids Jazaka Allahu Khayrun (May God grant you goodness) for voting for our video clip "Top 10 Reasons MomWebs Web Hosting Rocks!". We won 2nd place and got all these great business blogging resources to help grow the American Muslim Mom online community. My girls and I experienced quite the learning curve ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/kid-bloggersvloggers-wonthanks Honored to find that we're listed on their Helpful Links page on Family Reads,  we're excited to announce this drawing and writing contest for children ages 4 - 16 years old. In addition to drawing a masjid, kids are asked to a short description of why they think their masjid ... http://americanmuslimmom.com/masjid-kids-drawing-contest-family-reads