Category: Healthy Home

Arts & Crafts and Fun Outdoors for the Young Homeschooled Child

ARTS AND CRAFTS FUN: There are many different things your child can do for arts and crafts and keep busy, masha’Allah. There are also many websites out there that have activities for your child to color, cut and create. Play Dough Fun: My youngest loves to play with play dough. When your child is younger...

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...

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...

Advice to Homeschooling Mothers – Get Out More

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Was reading this morning and found something really inspirational. I thought I would share: By studying and appreciating the wonders of Allah’s creation, you will find peace. Allah, the Exalted, says: “We cause to grow wonderful gardens full of beauty and delight.” (Qur’an 27:60) “Say: Behold all that is in the heavens and...