• Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Reviews
  • Food Reviews
    • Peterborough Food Reviews
    • Leicester Food Reviews
    • London Food Reviews
  • Kids Islamic Book Reviews
  • Days Out
  • Travel
  • Hijab Series
  • Lifestyle
  • Islamic Toys/Games
  • Muslim Mums in Business
Muslim Mummy

Random Ramblings of a Muslim Mum

  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Reviews
  • Food Reviews
    • Peterborough Food Reviews
    • Leicester Food Reviews
    • London Food Reviews
  • Kids Islamic Book Reviews
  • Days Out
  • Travel
  • Hijab Series
  • Lifestyle
  • Islamic Toys/Games
  • Muslim Mums in Business
Skip to content

Peterborough Food Reviews

Cafe Yu – a family run cafe with a relaxed atmosphere.

Growing up I never really had a full English breakfast. It was usually cereal, toast or egg but recently I have become a fan of the full English breakfast, especially since I can treat myself to a halal one at a local cafe; Cafe Yu.

Continue Reading

About Me

Welcome to my blog. I am Fozia, a Muslim stay at home mum, living in the UK. I have two daughters, born in 2006 (referred to as the eldest) and 2012 (Bee).

Search The Blog

Join The Community

Don't Miss A Thing

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Affiliates

Receive a 20% discount on monthly subscriptions or a 30% off yearly subscriptions on Miraj Stories App. (code muslimmummy)

Popular Posts

Arabic puzzle Thinkernation

Teaching the Arabic Alphabet to Children

Our favourite Islamic Childrens Books of 2017 – Top Ten

Things to do in North Wales with your family – Family Travel

You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elIyHG4hXRo

Categories

Archives

Advertising

Working With


BritMums - Leading the Conversation

mumsnet

 

 

Back to top

Don't Miss A Thing!

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

muslimmummy

Mum to three girls, (15, 9 and 9 month old)
Cambs UK.
Loves 🎂🍫 And 🐴😺
Founder @muslimahblogs
#muslimahbloggers #muslimmummy

Fozia S / Muslim Mummy
It’s funny how things turn out. I was so frustra It’s funny how things turn out. I was so frustrated that I had to cancel breakfast with a friend later in the week and today I was just so fed up! I then wanted to go to my parents house for a bit of company but was stuck at home waiting for a parcel. The parcel arrived and with it hubby turned up home as his car needed more work. He suggested we go to town as I had been saying for ages I need to get a few things and to go to the bank. While there he treated me to lunch (can’t tag them as my caption disappears when I do). I was initially reluctant after our last disaster with Minu when we ate out. But she was pretty good, had her snacks while we waited and then shared our chips. It’s made me more confident about taking her shopping etc alone. As they say, every stage shall pass and things get better.
You know what. People always go on a lot community You know what. People always go on a lot community…but honestly what community?? What Muslim community? Unless you are actually known then it’s basically F*c& You. We are building up a Muslim Scouts. I share in groups and basically I’m ignored. Why? Because I’m not known. They don’t like your FB page, they don’t like your instagram page to support you. I mean does a simple like kill them? Honestly I’m on the verge of giving up. What’s the point? It’s just another headache right now that I don’t need if no one is going to be supportive. I don’t know. Maybe it’s just me. I failed with the @muslimahblogs community to get proper support and now offline I can’t get support for something beneficial. I should just give up, focus on just my kids and stay incognito. It suits me better.
Ad gifted With living costs rising substantially i Ad gifted With living costs rising substantially it’s more important than ever to try to make savings where you can. Eating healthy is vital but sometimes it feels like if you try to be healthy it can cost more. But that’s not always the case. And that’s where this book ‘Eat Well for Less’ from the @bbc series can help. Not just a book with 80 quick and easy recipes, it also gives lots of tips such as saving time and cutting waste. There’s even a meal planner at the back to help. Yes there are some recipes that include pork and alcohol but you can just skip those ones or substitute for other items. With ideas for light lunches, simple suppers and weekend feasts, there are some great recipes in the book. I haven’t tried any of the recipes yet but have my eye on a few I want to give a go soon. #EatWellForLess #EatWellForLessBook #ukparentbloggers #ukbloggers #easymeals #quickmeals #quickandeasymeals
I haven’t had any time away from this little one I haven’t had any time away from this little one (unless doctor appointments count), while my husband has had almost a months break to go see his family. So I told him I’m going to have breakfast with my friend this week and no kids allowed. He can cope for an hour or so with her. But then the universe conspired against me. His car needed a replacement clutch and it ended up taking 4 days. So he didn’t work and now will be working on his day off which was the day I had planned breakfast. And he changed an appointment he had in the afternoon to the morning so he can’t keep her. And Minu has woken up with yet another snotty nose so I don’t want to take her, as even in a good mood she wouldn’t let me eat in peace. This is reminding me of all the plans I used to make when the other two were younger and something would happen to make the plans fall through 🤷🏽‍♀️😩 Anyone else feel like it’s not worth making any plans 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️
Sometimes I hesitate when I post things that aren’t all happy and joyous. I don’t want to come across as complaining all the time. For example the recent post where I mentioned feeling like ‘just a mum’. But then I always get messages from people saying they feel the same, and thank me for keeping it real. It shows them they aren’t alone in feeling like that. I know I’m incredibly blessed - there are women out there who struggle to conceive, who have lost children.. But every parent will say parenting is hard….and for those especially who don’t have a network of friends and family around them to help out when needed. It’s Ok to voice how you feel. It’s OK say if you aren’t feeling content and happy. You don’t have to pretend that every thing is always perfect. There will always be ups and downs… That’s life. #muslimmummy #muslimmummyblogger #muslimahblogger #parentingishard #raisingchildren #ukparentbloggers #mumbloggeruk #mumlife #ukbloggers #muslimbloggers #9monthold
3rd place at the competition on Sunday. She only g 3rd place at the competition on Sunday. She only get her medal today as sensei collected it for her because her dad was impatient to get to work and left before the medals were awarded. 🤦🏽‍♀️ It was hard, she was against taller girls again, there were some tears…but she stuck with it and finished her fights.
‘Just a mum’ That’s the thoughts going thro ‘Just a mum’ That’s the thoughts going through my head again. The despair that I feel like I’ve achieved nothing except look after the kids. The fact that I have a degree in law means nothing. I’m not using it…have forgotten most of it. Please don’t come at me again with the ‘looking after the kids is the biggest blessing in Islam’. I know all that…but at the same time I’m not content with it. If you think that’s because my imaan is low then yeah it is. Before I was pregnant with Minu I had started applying for jobs and I was looking forward to finding myself again, getting out…working with people. While I was pregnant I spotted so many jobs I would have loved to apply for. But I didn’t as I knew I wouldn’t be able to work… I’m trying to work out what my passion is. I thought it was blogging but it’s not…that’s more a hobby. And I haven’t been bothering with the @muslimahblogs community recently and not sure I ever want to go back to it. But I’m stuck. I don’t have any real passion. I don’t know what work to do. I guess I’ll ‘just be a mum’ until I drop dead.
My diet has gone out of the window. While pregnant My diet has gone out of the window. While pregnant I ate healthy for her sake…my blood glucose levels went down…I lost weight….but since having her I’ve just eaten whatever and not been concerned. I’ve stuffed myself with foods I know I shouldn’t eat….and I keep telling myself I shouldn’t….but I still do. I’ve been tired, stressed and just didn’t give a damn. But I need to. My weight has gone up again slightly and there are concerns about my cholesterol. This one in particular needs me. I’m not too concerned about the other two girls…they are much older and can look after themselves. But Minu can’t. I need to sort my diet out. I need to get back to exercising. It’s been nearly 10 months and I’m sure I must be fully healed by now after the c section. I have no excuse. If I can’t go to the gym I can do something at home. Every time I see the chocolate, cakes and crisps….I need to remind myself to eat healthy…not just to feel better myself…but for her sake. I need to be around for as long as I can. I need to keep giving myself a kick up the backside and get sorted.
So my challenge of reading a book a month pretty m So my challenge of reading a book a month pretty much went out of the window after the February read. But let’s see if I can still manage 12 books this year. This is my February read. I was sent it to review….but I haven’t posted about it as I couldn’t make up my mind about it. I’m generally not one for reading memoirs anyway but thought I’d give it a go as it’s about someone growing up in the 80’s/90’s in Birmingham. Osman writes about his devout Pashtun patriarchal community, discusses gender roles and talks about racism and community expectations. I must admit it took me the whole of February to read it. Not because I couldn’t find the time to read it but I just didn’t find it compelling enough to read. I read it because I was sent it, otherwise I may have just given up. Although it has plenty of good reviews from people and newspapers like the Guardian, to me it was just a bit stereotypical and men bashing…but then I guess that’s how it was back in the 80s/90s. Definitely not a book for me. Have you read it? What did you think?
Not been going to baby groups in over a week and d Not been going to baby groups in over a week and desperate to get out now. But with a runny nose and teething grumpiness and unsettled sleep we chose to chill at home. Plus I wasn’t comfortable taking Minu while she has a runny nose…don’t want her to pass on anything to any other babies. I have seen some parents with kids who have had even worse snotty noses go to the groups but for me I’m not comfortable doing that. It’s horrible when a baby isn’t feeling well and I wouldn’t want to pass that to anyone. I don’t think she’s particular contagious…I think it’s all teething related…but for me personally I’d rather be safe than sorry. What are your thoughts? Do you still go to groups if it’s just a slight runny nose and no other real symptoms? Or are you more careful after the last few years? Am I just being too cautious?
Her fight team T-shirt. I wasn’t sure I wanted Her fight team T-shirt. I wasn’t sure I wanted her to remain in the fight team. She went to her first big competition last year and in all honesty didn’t do great. As she’s bigger built and it’s based on age and weight she generally ends up fighting the older kids in the 9-12 category and in her weight range… so more likely to be 11/12. She was a week off being 9 last time and she was placed in the 9 to 12 category. And it’s hard to take her to the fights as they are a distance away and it depends on her dad agreeing….as I refuse to drag Minu that far. But then at the same time I don’t want her to give up if she wants to do it. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I’m not a pushy parent that says you must compete and win. It’s up to her. And she’s chosen to go to a competition this weekend. Her dad agreed to take her as it’s an hour away and hopefully they should be done by the afternoon so he can then go to work. As a parent I do sometimes find it hard to see her fight, especially if she’s not doing too well. But if she actually wants to do it, then I don’t want to stop her and want to encourage what she enjoys doing. However I do always warn her that it could end up being really hard as it’s more than likely she will be against older kids. As a parent though where do you draw the line? Do you stop them if there is a risk of getting hurt? Or feel like it’s just part of the process of learning and getting experience?
Just sharing as I love these flowers and want it o Just sharing as I love these flowers and want it on my feed 🙊 It’s been a hard few days. Minu hasn’t been 💯 with a snotty nose and restless sleep…so I’m tired… and my throat has started hurting today… And I seem to have sunk back into negative thoughts…where I hate everyone and everything. Feel under appreciated and under valued…and just feel like my whole life has been about pleasing others and keeping everyone else happy….and I’m no one’s priority. I always find it hard to get out of these moods when I get into them. 🤷🏽‍♀️
Load More… Follow on Instagram
© Muslim Mummy, [2020]. | Site design by Station Seven
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT