Joy From Fasting To Feasting (Season-III)

Sister Lubna at Yummy Food is hosting "Joy From Fasting To Feasting (Season-III) " for her 3rd year. I'm hoping this year I can share some pictures and recipes with all of you in sha Allah through this blog and through this event as well.

This Ramadan is very different as it is my first Ramadan in the US & I'm sure I will be faced with many challenges.

I'm trying to stay focused and organized before and after the holy month. I'm hoping that staying in touch with family and other muslims even if this is only via the internet will make a difference to our fasting experience.

Here's what sister Luna says about the event:

An event where you can meet new food bloggers, come to know about new traditions, new recipes, etc….Overall it’s a fun being part of this event……The old participants of the event already know about the rules and regulations…..but for the new ones who are going to connect this year to share there yummy recipes and experiences on Ramadan, fasting, iftar and seher…..Here are the guidelines…..As a part of this event, attach the above logo in your sidebar. This not only paints all the blogs with oneness but also many people visiting your blogs will know about this event. Inshallah we will have a yummy Ramadan this year too.

Free Kids Event at Home Depot

To make this nice Back to School craft head to your local Home Depot tomorrow Saturday, August 7th from

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Details: This weekend the kids will be making a school bus pencil holder. While it is geared towards chidren 5 – 12, you can bring younger children and help them with their project.

Get details about the event HERE .

Get details about your local store HERE .

Walgreens Coupon- 2 days left to get 15% off

You can print this discount card here

I'm inlove....

with garage sales that is.

Sister Umm Omar asked about what I think of the US so far and one of the things that I LOVE about living here is the fact that every weekend I can drive around naighbourhoods looking for deals.

It's amazing some of the things that you can find in garage sales, from children's toys to household items.

Some of the great things that are a real bargain are books ,these are usually from .25 cents to a $1. Another item that I like to get at garage sales are glassware and baskets these are pretty cheap even cheaper than the dollar store or the thrift store.

One of my proud moments was when I found a Sony Digital Camera exactly like this one that retails at $$150

and what did I pay for mine...ehm ehm... $15 USD.

I would love to end this post by sharing this touching story about garage sales from Carol at American Bedu.

Walgreens deal on Epsom salts

I was at Walgreens stocking up on some of their Back to School great deals when I grabbed some Epsome salts that they have for $5.99 B1G1.

They carry two types regular and Lavender . You pay $ 5.99 and get 2 of the same kind.

I'm planning on using this for Bath salts and maybe give some of it as gifts for friends.

It can also be used as a bath soak for kids to calm them . How I dream of calm nights after using this for my kids night bath.

Another use is for those tired feet after a long day running after the kids.

A $100 value Free Giveaway

Here's a chance to win Latin for Children Bundle ( $100 value) from the wonderful people behind Freely Educate.

Just visit the link HERE and follow the directions posted.

A great idea : Positive behavior jars

While in the process of getting our lives in order I'm on the lookout for new ways to simplify our lives and help the kids perform at their best.

So when I saw this idea on teach mama blog for gem jars I fell inlove with it and wil be doing 3 jars for me and my girls.

I plan on purchasing the materials for this from my local Goodwell and Dollar store and I'll be posting some pictures soon in sha Allah.

Thanks teach mama for the wonderful ideas.