Tag: "review"
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 [...]
Review & Giveaway: iSawab iPhone/Android App – 3 Winners! (99-cent value)
I was given the opportunity to download this iSawab app for the iPhone, Alhamdulillah. It’s unique, that’s for sure! The pictures are so cute! I really appreciate the fact that the people don’t have faces. One does need to play around with this app to get a feel for it because it provides SO MUCH [...]
Silver Envelope Eid Decorations Contest Winner Announced!
We’re happy to announce that Ke’lona Hamilton was named the winner of our Silver Envelope Giveaway. Masha’Allah, she shared an inspiring story, and actively worked hard to show how much she wanted to win, SubhanAllah. It was a hard decision to make; however, we have many other cool Ramadan and Eid contests currently running, such [...]
Review: Alif Arabic – Affordable Online Qur’an and Arabic Program
This is a follow-up review of Alif Arabic. Most of our review stands as published. However, here are Top Tips to Make the Best of Your Experience with Alif Arabic so you can gain the most from your time and investment, Insha’Allah. During our four weeks of classes, eight weeks with working with Alif Arabic, [...]
Review & Giveaway Contest: Islamic Outfitters Clothing ($50 Value)
Recently, I’ve gotten into a less-than-healthy habit of browsing for clothes online. Sometimes, the browsing turns into an actual order, and I find myself entering my card number and address onto a store’s website. But don’t get me wrong–I love being able to shop online from the comfort of my own home. Most of the clothing [...]
Review & Giveaway: Silver Envelope
My household was never one to decorate for Ramadan, Eid, or any other special occasion really. So, when I had the opportunity to review Silver Envelope’s Ultimate Flying High Bundle, I was really excited to experiment. This package really is the ultimate bundle–it includes (list taken from Silver Envelope’s website): Ramadan: 1 pack Ramadan Banner [...]
Review: Lift Me Up iPhone App
Alhamdulillah, I am delighted to be American Muslim Mom’s newest iPhone app reviewer. My first assignment was to review an iPhone app called Lift Me Up. The app (check it out here: http://www.theliftmeupproject.com) is designed to “soothe your hearts, soothe your eyes.” We all have those moments in which we feel drained–perhaps our ibadah isn’t [...]
REVIEW: Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World. Debuts July 6, 2012 on PBS
Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World is set to premiere tomorrow, Friday, July 6 at 9 P.M. EST on PBS. I received an email about it earlier this week and made a mental note to mark my calendar. I realized later that I had a family gathering to attend, in celebration of my cousin’s daughter [...]
Let’s Celebrate a Modern Eid Event! An Eid Decoration Giveaway Party!
Now, I’ve been decorating my every single Eid all by myself. For years, the only way to force the girls into bed early is by reminding them we stay up after fajr to prepare for Eid prayer…so that’s not many hours for Mama to cook, bake and decorate a surprise fajr for you! They knew [...]
Still Time for the American Muslim Consumer Survey AND Touchnote FREE Credits
Alhumdulilah, we’re ever so close to our goal to make the American Muslim Consumer Survey statistically-significant! So, DinarStandard has extended its deadline until tomorrow, Thursday October 20, 2011 to 12 noon Eastern Daylight Time. Please, IF you are an adult Muslim living in America, PLEASE fill out the form. Wasting time complaining that there’s not [...]
Touchnote Show You Care Eid2Eid Postcard Campaign & Challenge!
I’m so excited to share with you this really cool “Show You Care From Eid al-Fitr to Eid al-Adha orEid2Eid” campaign and challenge! Touchnote is an incredibly ingenious, highly-economical, convenient, traveler’s dream app. However, I believe it’s an awesome innovation for for high-tech Internet-connected people to stay in close touch in a very personal, special [...]
Pure Pearls Freshwater Pearl Earrings Review & Giveaway
I’m happy to share with you our latest review of PurePearls.com. I was given a choice of one of their AAA Quality pearls, of their most popular pearl size: 7.0-8.0mm. Given the choice, I chose the white pearls mounted on yellow gold posts and backs. These Pearl Earrings are from their freshwater pearl jewelry items, [...]
Dapper Snapper Kids Belt Review & Giveaway
We’ll never have drooping jeans, or loose waist skirts again, inshaAllah, God willing–thanks to Dapper Snappers! While publicized for toddlers, my girls are sizes 7-16 and all of them use our handy Dapper Snapper. Check out our very quick video review and tutorial here: Order Your Dapper Snapper Today Order Your Dapper Snapper Today. Enter [...]
iLoveRobots Introduces Blended Reality with the Mechatars: Review & Giveaway
We’re SO excited to share this awesome review of iLoveRobot’s newest robotic blended reality toy that hits the market this week! The girls have been reading vicariously about robotics and building their own, so any opportunity to review anything robotics-related, is definitely on the top of their list. Honestly, I had to make my “case” [...]
Dr. Scholl’s® For Her High Heel Insoles $4 Coupons – 15 to Giveaway
Now, at my humble height of 5’2″, I’m never walking without a pair of heels. At the park, in the mall, grocery shopping, or even just in the front of backyard. Hey–I’ve been told MANY times, “Wow, I never noticed how short you are!” only after I take off my heels, such as in the [...]
