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September 2017

September 13, 2017

Women of Toledo – Educational Initiatives Success Stories

A quick announcement tonight. I'm thrilled to let you know that Kate, Pea and I...

May 2017

May 26, 2017

The Wudu Cling On Sale during Ramadan

To celebrate Ramadan, I've put The Wudu Cling on SALE. Normally 10.00 each, you can...

March 2017

March 11, 2017

This Weekend’s Featured author on AltMuslim

  When I started writing this blog, it was with the hopes that it would...

January 2017

January 28, 2017

Proof of God; Defining Moments

It seems to me that the 2016 election will be one of those defining moments...

January 12, 2017

My Journey with The Story of God

“You said you prayed about it. I know your husband and children are Muslim, but...

September 2016

September 19, 2016

What Do You Give?

Do you volunteer? Do you send in snacks? Do you buy from the school fundraiser?...

June 2016

June 22, 2016

Islamic Life Hack – The Wudu Cling

When I agreed to marry Khaled and raise our future children Muslim, I didn't understand...

April 2016

April 26, 2016

Getting Excited

These days my life is a lot more mundane than over the top Islamic. I...

September 2014

September 05, 2014

Finding the Perfect Agenda

I love shopping for school supplies.  I do.  I love new paper, new folders, cute...

June 2014

June 25, 2014

Preparing for Ramadan 2014

T-3 Days Until Fasting Commences! Preparations for Ramadan have been on my mind since early...

June 16, 2014

Epic Ramadan/Eid T-Shirts 2014

Every year, I buy an Islamic themed t-shirt for my people for Eid.  In 2013,...

March 2014

March 11, 2014

Swimwear Update

Right after my Pre-Hijabi Swimwear post, I received many website suggestions.  This was such a...

September 2013

September 05, 2013

When You Need Help

I was 27 when I gave birth to Mr. Fox. I am the oldest daughter...

August 2013

August 30, 2013

Toys that Teach that Islam is Evil

I am a Buzz Agent. If you don't know what that means, I'll tell you...just...

July 2013

July 29, 2013

Contest Giveaway Winners

If you've been playing along, you know that at the beginning of Ramadan, Woodturtle and...

May 2013

May 25, 2013

muslim roundup

"A mainstream comic, Muslim, hijabi superhero people! What’s not to love?"

May 24, 2013

Reader Questions: Mourning and Funerals

This morning I received this question.  I have not yet experienced an Islamic Funeral Service,...

April 2013

April 12, 2013

Imagining and Cultivating Equality

A little over two weeks ago, I attended a panel discussion entitled 'Beyond Reactionary: Imagining...

March 2013

March 21, 2013

Crash Course in Islam (the video)

I finally figured out why I couldn't post this video yesterday.  So, Voila! Here it...

March 20, 2013

Understanding for the Layperson

I have seen two videos this week that I am thrilled to pass along to...

March 06, 2013

4 New Words

I was cruising around on Twitter the other day, reading random tweets, and I came...

February 2013

February 26, 2013

Sounds like Cairo

Last week I subbed in a pre-kindergarten room at the Islamic School.  Like most pre-kindergarten...

December 2012

December 20, 2012

The Dreidel Game

So, the new school I am working at is a secular, private institution.  I'm all...

October 2012

October 23, 2012

Hajj Day 2012

October 08, 2012

Did You See This?

Khalid Latif Yesterday who used to listen to the ICNYU podcast? We're thinking of restarting...

October 02, 2012

How Do We Reach Out?

Growing up in Ohio in the 70s and 80s, we were pretty insulated from diversity....

September 2012

September 26, 2012

You Are Invited!

About 2 weeks ago, UmmLayla invited me to join GoodReads.  I didn't, and then this...

September 10, 2012

Finding the Middle Ground

In our community there is a predominance of conservative Muslim families.  Approximately 75% of the...

August 2012

August 22, 2012

The Nominations Are In…

Last week or so I was given the One Lovely Blog award by a lovely...

August 21, 2012

A Prayer for Us

May your noble intentions be elevated and life's objectives be facilitated as you continue to...

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