Monthly Archive: July 2010

An Important Reminder

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I just finished watching this and thought I should share. I, like you, am human (I’m assuming you knew that 🙂 ). We all make mistakes and we all have less than perfect days. However, if there is any one thing that we could learn – just one important lesson from Islam –...

Advice to Homeschooling Mothers: Exercise and Eat Healthier

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I know I sound like a broken record these days – but I can’t emphasize enough the importance of exercise in your life and the life of your children. I mean, if you don’t care about your own physical fitness – if you don’t make good health an important goal in your life...

Healthy Cooking – Bread Pudding Topped with Blueberries

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I didn’t really intend to make a treat last night – but sometimes it just happens, masha’Allah. In our house we don’t eat white bread anymore – unless dh buys some of that pita bread from the Arab Market. I personally don’t like it – it tastes like cardboard, but that’s just my...

Bilal Phillips: Advice for Educating the Muslim Child

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: This morning I listened to this lecture while preparing breakfast. I thought the video was useful – especially for those of us who are constantly bombarded with “why do you homeschool?” “You shouldn’t homeschool!” “Your children need to be socialized!” “Your children will never succeed!” and all the other horror stories that people...

Healthy Cooking – Excellent Egg Wrap

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, This morning I decided to make breakfast something different. As a homeschool parent – I’m sure you all know how hard it is to manage meals and homeschool (at least that is true for me). I get so excited, masha’Allah, when I find something that is easy to make and delicious. Well, this...

Healthy Cooking – Pasta with Cabbage

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I’m not much of a fan of Macaroni and Cheese – especially after trying to have a healthier lifestyle. The kiddos loved Macaroni and Cheese in the early days – but they have come to realize that it’s just not healthy for you, alhumdulilah. I don’t think they would eat it if I...