Jeddah Mom
Motherhood and Expat life in Saudi Arabia
Inside: How do you read a book when busy? This post is about how busy people (including moms!) can find time to catch up on their reading or complete courses that they are struggling to finish.
One of the easiest way to connect with your child when he or she is going through troubled times is to offer a Mommy and Me Journal.
If you wonder how to find time to do everything in your life then you need to master these two things. Let me show you how.
If you are overwhelmed and wondering how to have a stress free Ramadan with toddlers and little kids, this post is to help you minimize the juggle of managing the kids, home and the ibadah.
A reader wrote in asking for advice with her 3 year old. The child was potty trained to use the toilet to pee but had issues with being regular for her bowel movements. The child had memory of constipation and the pain had stayed with her. It was now preventing her from learning. She was, …
If you have ever said to yourself that cooking takes so much time and wish that you could save time in the kitchen, this post is for you! Let’s talk about some cooking hacks. (These will work for your desi-fusion or Indian kitchen too!)
Do you know the benefits of Ginger Cinnamon Tea? It is a perfect home remedy for coughs and allergies. I’ve been using it religiously for over two years to deal with the recurring chest infections and allergies. Here’s how to make and use this herbal tea! Don’t we all hate it when we fall sick …
Inside: Orange peel scrubs are great for acne and brightening dull skin. Learn how to make orange peel powder and use it to make a scrub or face mask. Did you know? Orange peel itself holds way more Vitamic C and nutrients than the orange pulp or juice. 100g of fresh orange zest provides 136mg of …
Here is a fun idea for your little one: Mess free painting for toddlers and babies . Painting with water is a fantastic way to distract a baby when you need 5 minutes! You know that moment when you have to go to the loo but your toddler won’t let you? She is clinging to …
How can work-at-home moms find balance? Is it possible to find time to work from home? I have been doing this for over a decade. Here is how I find time through the day to work from home. Even on a bad day, I find atleast 2hrs to work from home. Here’s how. I recently …
Summer time usually means family get togethers and parties for us. Today, as part of the Kids in the Kitchen Series organised by Study At Home Mama, I am sharing tips on how children can help with parties. I have often been asked how I manage to cook and prepare with my kids always around me. Well, the …
It is back to school time again. Wherever did the holidays go?! Have you started your preparation for the time back. No matter whether you are homeschooling or whether you send your children to a public school, these tips will help you with your back to school organization and hopefully, with less stress and more productivity! My second daughter …
Don’t we all want children who will obey our commands and accept our authority as adults? Well.. That is what we talked about today. O is for Obedience: Why you should listen to your parents and teaching children to accept authority. Do you want your child to be Obedient or do you want them to …
Teaching children to love to pray Salah from from a young age. Everything about Namaz for kids and how to gently encourage them to pray Salah from from the beginning. As part of the Kids in Ramadan series, lets talk about how to set children up on the foundation to pray Salah from a young age.
If you have a young family, then coming up with what to cook every day becomes difficult. I have been following this method for a few years now. Check out my easy way to meal planning for busy moms. ‘What do you want for dinner tonight’, I called out after him. ‘Whatever you like. No …
We started our summer vacations today and are all set to tweak our routines to get set for Ramadan. It is the perfect time to start your Ramadan preparation with the kids too. There is hardly a month left and you will need some good ideas to make Ramadan fun with the kids. I have written a survival guide for mums to …
Are you a busy mom looking for a summer survival guide to help you through the coming months? From ideas to craft and play, planning kids activities and minimizing screen time to meal planning, here are 38 summer activities for kids and their moms that will give you the best summer yet! When the last bell …
Planning activities for children everyday doesn’t have to be hard. As a mom who has raised 4 children – all 2 year or less apart, I love to plan kids activities for my preschoolers and toddlers. Let me show you How to Plan Kids Activities at home. I have been planning play activities for my …
Let’s talk about finding work-life balance as a mom, today. Isn’t it true that we are all trying to be little ‘over-achievers’ most of the time? We are always trying to do ‘just a little’ more. As moms, we feel we must. Most of us don’t stop to think that stress results from a poor …
Inside: If your baby hates bath time and you’re wondering what you can do to get them to take at least a shower, here are a few mom hacks that can help you. I am also sharing a trick that I tried with my 18 month old toddler that got her loving water and baths …
The essential time management skills for moms that help save time and energy. My best friend asked me to write a post on time management. She thinks I can give lessons. I had to laugh. Ask my mom and siblings, is what I wanted to say. They really know me well but, then again… I do …
Need some help to connect with your child after school? If he doesn’t like to talk about his day, then you’re not alone.
Nail biting in Children is an emotional issue. If your child bites his nails, here is a trick that helps him want save those nails for you. 🙂 What do you do when you have a child who bites his nails and no matter what you say or do, it doesn’t stop? What if he is …
