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December 2013

December 08, 2013

Dealing with The Holidays

*This post was edited for clarity.* dun Dun daaaaaa DUN!!!! (in my head, there is...

November 2013

November 21, 2013

Hi Friends! Craft Show & Head Wrap Expo

It has been a while hasn't it? The last two weeks, I was prepping for...

November 10, 2013

The Headwrap Expo 2013

I'll be there, watching demos, learning new styles and shopping...all while taking photos and live...

November 05, 2013

They Kept Responding

After the last time I updated you on what was happening with the Hasbro letter,...

October 2013

October 20, 2013

Converting

Converting to a new religion is really difficult. We are carrying so much baggage that...

October 16, 2013

Being Open to New Experiences; Happy Eid al Adha 2013

About a year ago, JJ told us about this little grocery store down in her...

October 11, 2013

Vote for My Islamic Life, The 10th Annual Brass Crescent Awards

The Brass Crescent Awards is an annual awards ceremony that honors the best writers and thinkers of...

September 2013

September 24, 2013

We Belong

So, last week was really interesting. I posted my letter to Hasbro Inc. here and...

September 17, 2013

Dear Hasbro; My Letter to the CEO

On August 30, I had the extreme displeasure of learning about Hasbro's newest creation, The...

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...

August 29, 2013

Follow Up: Hosting Guests

Okay, so I had a question and no on responded. LOL I took a wild...

August 24, 2013

Reader Questions: Hosting Guests

Actually, its my question! We are having guests come and stay with us this weekend....

August 20, 2013

Timeline

13 Days Ago Took Kate and Pea for Eid Manicures Collected final Eid gifts 12...

August 08, 2013

Eid ul Fitr 2013

August 06, 2013

Abayas Acquired!

Last Sunday, we decided to head out in search for some Eid clothing. The game...

August 04, 2013

Standing My Ground

This year, we attended two community iftars during Ramadan. Both were at the same masjid...

August 02, 2013

Eid Gifts I’ve Collected So Far…

I stink at finding Eid gifts early. Every year I keep saying to myself (and...

July 2013

July 30, 2013

Making Breakfast

Last week, Khaled came home from work with two recipes on a sheet of paper....

July 24, 2013

The Call to Prayer

Sometimes the call to prayer is ever so beautiful. Like when it is done by someone...

July 19, 2013

In Honor of No-Cook Tuesday

Yes, I know it is Friday already...the second Friday of Ramadan, but this post has...

July 13, 2013

So, Are you Ready for Ramadan?

In the weeks leading up to Ramadan, I got this question so, so many times....

July 10, 2013

Wudu Cling: review and giveaway!

A few weeks ago, I was formally introduced to Woodturtle after following her blog for...

July 10, 2013

Wudu Cling: review and giveaway!

A few weeks ago, I was formally introduced to Woodturtle after following her blog for...

June 2013

June 30, 2013

Reader Questions: What Happens When You Get Married at the Mosque?

This morning, I received this question:I've been with my partner now for 15 years, his...

June 09, 2013

Are You in the Closet?

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May 2013

May 25, 2013

muslim roundup

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

May 03, 2013

Not Tonight Sweet Boy

This afternoon, I had a fun, light, funny post all ready to go when I...

May 02, 2013

Praying, Listening and Reaching Out

You know when you start doing something and then you question your decision and back...

April 2013

April 19, 2013

Today

Today I am thankful it is Friday and I am able to have a sleepover...