Hijab Series: Wearing the Hijab

My take on hijab is not unique in any way however it proved to be inspiring for many. It’s always good to know that I have been a motivational figure either intentionally or unintentionally.   Being born and brought up in a Muslim country, it was never really difficult to adopt this symbol of modesty.

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Five Free Children’s Activities for this Half-term

This is a guest post from Gemma, a multi talented fellow blogger blogging at Our Muslim Homeschool. With half-term approaching, now is the time to start thinking about what you will be doing this school holiday. More often than not, we end up letting our children watch too much TV, taking them shopping, or spending

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Project 365 – Days 284 to 290

Another Project 365 quiet week to be honest! Day 284 – Sunday 11th October Decided to go shopping in London Southall, got a few outfits ready for our holiday to Dubai during half term. Day 285 – Monday 12th October Went shopping for some other bits and bobs and noticed the local car park has

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Nene Valley Railway

Nene Valley Railway is a heritage railway that offers a family day out but is no mere manufactured visitor attraction as the preserved railway uses part of the original London and North Western line from Northamptonshire into the Cathedral city of Peterborough, encompassing the stations of Yarwell, Wansford, Ferry Meadows (Nene Park) and Orton Mere.

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES: Patch and Friends

I first wrote about Ronald McDonald House Charities last year as part of their moments campaign. For those that don’t know, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an independent Charity which aims to provide free ‘home away from home’ accommodation at hospitals across the UK, enabling families to stay close to their child and maintain

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Project 365 – Days 277 to 283

Pretty uneventful week this week for Project 365 to be honest, except for Sunday!   Day 277 – Sunday 4th October  The only interesting day this week to be honest! Had been sent tickets for the local steam train during the summer holidays but didn’t get a chance to go. As they were expiring at

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