Muslim T-Shirts Winner Announced!
We’re happy to announce the winner of our Muslim T-Shirts Giveaway. Congratulations to Christina! We hope your children enjoy the shirts! Here is her winning comment: I love the shirts. I am not Muslim but I would love to encourage and support my children to see what other cultures and religions do. So for the [...]
Identifying and Avoiding Food Allergens for Babies
Mubarak/Congratulations! You have a new baby in your life, and this is surely a very exciting time. However, along with the joys of parenthood come all of the worries too. You’re worried about how much sleep your baby is getting, if your baby is happy, and if your baby is getting all of the right [...]
5 Tips for Creating a Plan for Your Work-at-Home Business
A business plan is essentially a roadmap for success. It keeps you on course based on your goals and objectives. The old saying is true: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” A business plan helps you analyze your business operations to make sure they are aligned with your short-term and long-term goals. [...]
The Lunch Meeting – Navigating Workplace Responsibilities
Note from Ponn Sabra February 2013: This guest post was published and approved by my editor, while I was away. My family and I do NOT agree that it is ever allowed in Islam for one single non-Mahram male and female to meet alone. Work is not a life-death situation, such as on the war-grounds [...]
Review: Salah Tracker for Kids iPhone App
After I was given the job of becoming American Muslim Mom’s iPhone app reviewer, I have been pleasantly surprised to discover there are SO many Islamic themed apps available out there. One such app, Salah Tracker for Kids, is a cute way for parents to monitor their child’s praying habits. You can add each of [...]
Six Online Resources Your Home Business Can’t Do Without
Starting a small home business on a tight budget is much easier to accomplish thanks to all the technical resources available online. Many of these technical tools allow home business owners to automate certain tasks so you can focus on the money making aspects of business. It also saves you lots of time and money. [...]
Pregnancy: Taking the Test
Being a mother of two toddlers only 18 months apart, I’ve had my fair share of diapers over the past couple years! By no means am I an expert, but I have learned a lot over the past four years and it is something I am passionate about. Insha’Allah, let’s start at the beginning! Whether [...]
Raising Muslim Boys: Obedience
In English (and especially American culture), obedience is a word loaded with negative connotations. Honestly, I can’t think of another word that is so riddled with negativity. To obey is seen as a derogatory comment, that the person who is obeying is inferior to the one they are obeying. We must strive to show obedience [...]
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 [...]
Newly Pregnant Tips: Must-Have Items
If you just found out you’re pregnant- congratulations! May God make these next several months smooth and easy for you. Here are some must-have items to purchase during your early pregnancy: Preggie Pops (or any sour candy) – Morning sickness during pregnancy is very common (and horrible). Many maternity stores sell candy made specifically for [...]
Back To School – As Your True Self!
Around my house the summer seems to have zipped by with trips to the cottage, having friends over to swim, trips to the Mosque during Ramadan and now we are a week into the school routine. My children are in grade 1, grade 6 and grade 8 in public school here in Ontario Canada. Back [...]
Tutorial: How To Gift an iPhone App
Ever wanted to gift an awesome iPhone app to someone you know who would just LOVE it? I sure have! When I downloaded the Lift Me Up iPhone App, I just HAD to gift it to one of my friends. Check out my tutorial below with some handy screenshots (you can click them to make [...]
5 Tips to Help You Keep a Clean Home When You Work Outside the Home
Summer is winding down, and the kids are on their way back to school. At this time of year, I look forward to having a more structured day for me and the kids, with fewer demands on finding child care or running to activities. However, the school year brings more challenges. Things around our home [...]
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 [...]
5 Ways to Accomplish More as a Work-at-Home Mom
When people learn that I earn a living working at home, they often gush about how lucky I am that I never have to step foot out of my house to go to my job each day. They also seem to envision leisurely work days with me in my robe and pajamas tapping away on [...]
