July 31, 2018Alhumdulillah means “All Praise is due to God” and are the words uttered by a Muslim when he/she is expressing gratitude to Allah. I find myself saying this numerous times a day and this post is a collection of moments when I have said Alhumdulillah during the past month.
July 23, 2018The struggle of finding cultural clothes for your little ones in the UAE is too real, but when I came across this local business Little Bedoo, my search was finally over. Little Bedoo is a a traditional gulf clothing brand for babies and toddlers, and they stock the most adorable kandooras, dishdasha, jalabiyas and accessories such as bibs too. I…
July 15, 2018Another month, another crafts project using supplies from Pretty Paper Studio, a crafts shop for all your arty needs. I am honoured to be part of their PPS UAE Design Team, who bring you a range of fun creative art projects for the next couple of months, complete with informative tutorials so you too can recreate them at home. You can have…
July 8, 2018Palmer’s are known for their lotions and potions, but today I want to introduce you to their brand new product that comes in the form of a sheet mask! Yup, Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Firming Sheet Mask. Now I have only ever tried face sheet masks before, so as soon as I saw this product, I was extremely intrigued. Will…
July 5, 2018Local Flair is back yet again, this time with a woman who wishes to #normalisebreastfeeding with her efforts and business idea. Natasha Bajaj is the founder of Nats & Jun, UAE’s first Designer Breastfeeding Fashion Label. Read on to know more about Natasha’s passion and drive to making breastfeeding mainstream as well as the benefits that her business offers.
June 30, 2018Alhumdulillah means “All Praise is due to God” and are the words uttered by a Muslim when he/she is expressing gratitude to Allah. I find myself saying this numerous times a day and this post is a collection of moments when I have said Alhumdulillah during the past month.
June 21, 2018Pregnancy isn’t all rosy cheeks and tummy rubbing as you look into your partner’s eyes. There’s retching, aches, pains and stretchmarks. Add to that a good dose of heart burn and swollen feet, and you will know why most pregnant women are hopping on the birthing ball, willing their babies make an appearance as soon as they get a whiff…
June 15, 2018Ramadan Diaries: 2018 Edition Ramadan Eve – Chand Mubarak! It’s Little Z’s first ever Ramadan and I feel so so so blessed Alhumdulillah. Can;t believe I was pregnant with the little guy during last Ramadan. Although I won’t be fasting this year, due to breastfeeding, I am still hoping to make up for it in terms of prayers and zikr.…
June 4, 2018Another month, another crafts project using supplies from Pretty Paper Studio, a crafts shop for all your arty needs. I am honoured to be part of their PPS UAE Design Team, who bring you a range of fun creative art projects for the next couple of months, complete with informative tutorials so you too can recreate them at home. You can have…
May 31, 2018Alhumdulillah means “All Praise is due to God” and are the words uttered by a Muslim when he/she is expressing gratitude to Allah. I find myself saying this numerous times a day and this post is a collection of moments when I have said Alhumdulillah during the past month.
May 17, 2018Another month, another crafts project using supplies from Pretty Paper Studio, an online crafts shop. For those of you who missed it, I am honoured to be part of their 12 member PPS UAE Design Team, who bring you a range of fun creative art projects for the next couple of months, complete with informative tutorials so you too can recreate them at…
May 12, 2018My dearest little cub, Today you are Four. FOUR years old. How did you get so big? This year your endearing nature has flourished tenfold with the arrival of your baby brother, Little Z. You kiss him ten times a day, at least! You are already the sweetest big brother we could ask for and have welcomed him with open…
May 8, 2018Hair Masks. I used to loathe them. As a Hijabi, it is easy to neglect the hair as they are not a feature of yours that is permanently on show. However, I do still take pride in my tresses, and need them to be on top form when they are not wrapped under a beanie or tight scarf. Having your…
May 6, 2018Being a mother during Ramadan can be incredibly challenging. Having to entertain those energetic bunnies whith very little energy yourself, is no easy feat. At the same time, trying to instill the spirit of Ramadan in your children so they are just as excited about it as you are is also another hurdle that we parents face.