Tagged: Healthy Muslim

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...

Healthy Cooking – Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: This is not an everyday food (pancakes just don’t agree with me) – but I am not too strict with our healthy diet that I don’t allow us to have treats from time to time. However, whenever I make a treat – I try to make it as healthy as I can. We...

Advice to Homeschooling Mothers – Take Care of Yourself

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I’m sure I am not the first homeschooling mother to put her own needs aside for the benefit of the kids and family. You always wonder where you are going to fit another thing into your schedule – where are you going to get the time? Well, in case you haven’t already learned...

Salad and Independence

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, I don’t know about everyone else, but as a homeschooling mother – I gladly welcome any type of help I can get around the house (not many volunteers, though 🙂 except for Expert “Messer-Uppers”). Besides that, sometimes the kiddos actually want to help, but I worry about their safety. And – as kids...

Being Active – Hiking the Canyon

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: This weekend we went hiking in a local canyon. The kiddos have always hiked in the mountain before, but not a canyon. They enjoyed learning about a different habitat. Actually, in this hike – at least what we could find out about from the information center – there are actually 4 or 5...

Being Active – Hiking with the Family

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, This weekend we finally started our hiking season. We would have started sooner, but we had several projects around the house to fix up first before getting started. Masha’Allah – how I have missed the outdoors. You have to understand, I lived in the mountains – I grew up to the sound of...