Jeddah Mom
Motherhood and Expat life in Saudi Arabia
Are you a mom looking for the best most schools in Jeddah? Or may be you would like to know what are the most popular schools near you? Well, I’ve got some advice for you. Every time someone asks me ‘what’s the best schools in Jeddah’, my first question is “What curriculum?” Because the truth …
In this post: Here’s the best places in Jeddah for meeting your mom friends – all the fun family friendly places for outdoor activities and coffee mornings! If you have lived in Jeddah for any amount of time and are a woman (mom!) wanting to meet up with your friends and possibly you have kids …
Do you like to sew or quilt? Here is a list of places to buy quilting and sewing supplies in Jeddah. I have invited Rabeea Danish from Rabeea Made It to help me in making this list of quilting supplies in Jeddah. She is one person who knows how all about shopping for sewing machines, …
If you have a 0-3 year old child and are looking for a Mommy and Me playgroup in Jeddah, look no further! We have a place for you.
Do you know about the Saudi National Day? Find out how we celebrate this day plus we are sharing some Saudi National day art ideas for kids!
Last week, my children and I attended the Bounce Summer Camp. Here is the Bounce Inc. Jeddah Review + Summer Camp details. I am giving away three tickets so read to the end!
Inside: How to choose the right school for your child. Whether it is kindergarten, primary school or high school, choosing the right school is a careful decision. How to go about researching the schools to find what is best for your child and his future?
Inside: I talk to Shareefa Basyyoni, founder and CEO of Pathways Jeddah – a not for profit community for expat women in Jeddah. Together we look at Life in Saudi Arabia and the need for a community.
In this post: Find out about Libraries in Jeddah and where they are located. We have included the public libraries as well as the privately owned ones. I have also included information about what kind of books they have and who they cater to.
This post is about where to find the best toys in Jeddah. Whether you are looking for educational toys, branded STEM toys, fun non battery operated or even board games and skateboards… whatever it is your looking for, you can find it in these toys stores we mention in this post.
If you live in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, then I am sure you have faced the Sandstorm season. If you have children or little babies, then you must know how difficult it can be to keep them safe and healthy during this time. I am sharing a few tips today, that I have learnt over the …
Do you feel overwhelmed wondering how to choose the right school bag for your child? Do you worry about the quality of the product you are buying and if it will hold up to months of pulling, dumping, bumping and fights? Or where to find the matching bottles and stationary for your child? Don’t you …
Last week, Z and I had dinner at the Kosebasi Restaurant. Can you get through a whole meal without touching your phone? What if you had left your kids behind and were on a dinner date? We had been looking for an opportunity to take some time out for ourselves so when Kosebasi invited me to …
A few months ago, a new seaside park opened for the residents of Jeddah. Dhahban Marine Park is perfect for a weekend of fun and relaxation. It is a perfect place to take your kids and the best part is that it is free! My husband had been telling me about it ever since it opened …
If you are looking for yarn or sewing supplies you will want to see Tamer and Tamara shop in Jeddah. Here is a review of where this shop is and what it contains. A few weeks ago, I got a chance to look up my old favorite craft shop Tamer and Tamara. This shop was …
Find out where to find art and craft supplies in Jeddah. A detailed list and review of shops and areas around Jeddah that cater to crafters. If you are looking for yarn, needles, paints, scrapbook, sewing or quilting supplies, etc. this post may help you. Our post Craft Shops in Jeddah has become our most …
I should really tell you all about my adventures with crochet, tatting and my hunt for that ultimate thread shop (that recides only in my imagination)! I really stummbled upon a pattern for a crocheted top/dress/whatever you may wanna call it, that I simply had had had to make. I started it out with an …
Here’s a list of yarn shops in Jeddah. Looking for a place to buy crochet threads, yarns, needles, hooks and items to craft, crochet and knit? If you like to DIY, this post may be useful. Are you a crafter? I wrote this post years ago when I was a newly married and moved to …
Let us talk about… Preschools When your kid comes to that age when he must be sent to school, it is time for parents to start doing their homework so that he can go to school and get his homework! We have been on and about the city, the internet too, looking for preschools. In …
