Wherever did February go? Time to write the March Monthly Goals and talk about what’s happening behind the scenes on JeddahMom. If you are new here and wondering what Monthly Goals are, let me give you a quick introduction. Every month, I recap what I have been doing behind the scenes on this blog. Then…
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5 Things I am Celebrating + February Mom Goals
It is time to make February Mom goals! What are you celebrating from the past month? What are you looking forward to… Let’s look at our mom plans together and lift each other up!
Learning to Accept Failure and Disability + Monthly Goals
I am talking about mothering through difficult life situations today. Learning to accept failure and disability takes a big heart. How can you support your child when he is inconsolable? What can you say to him to have faith in God and trust that it is fate?
Planning for the New Season – November Monthly Goals
Inside: Do you write Monthly Goals? My youngest started school this year. It’s a milestone for me because suddenly, I am at this new season of life plus it is Fall! Here is how I am planning for the new season.
Holiday Abroad – North America and Canada
I am back from my holiday abroad and it is definitely a refreshed start here! Just before going on my vacation in September, Words ‘n’ Needles rebranded to Jeddah Mom. I wrote about my decision to change the name in this post here. I have just returned from America and Canada where I had gone for…
Vacation and Shopping Theme – August Goals
We have a Summer Vacation and Shopping theme in August here. Since the summer is in full bloom here in the GCC and both Nabs and I are still in vacation mode, we are talking exotic destinations and family travel. Of course, with the fantastic offers and sales everywhere, we are shopping for the Back…
A Crafty Staycation – July Monthly Goals
When going on a real vacation is not possible, a ‘staycation’ is a fantastic idea. I took a twenty days break from my online job to renew myself in July. If going on a real vacation is not on the cards, for whatever reasons, try staying at home instead. We usually try to take a minimum…
June Monthly Goals – Ahlan Ramadan
Ramadan Kareem and wishing you all a joyous year ahead. May the Almighty accept from you and from me our good deeds… It is time to write goals for the month and plan ahead. My Ramadan goal is to feel the peace of the blessed month. I always feel Ramadan to be a dear friend…
May Monthly Goals
As I write my May monthly goals, I should tell you what happened in April because these goals posts are when I talk about the behind the scenes here in my life. April was a very busy month for me. I am still recovering from the load actually. I was very busy with my kids…
Spring Cleaning in Baby Steps – April Monthly Goals
This month, I have been planning to get into the spring cleaning mood. Bigger projects are usually very difficult for me to handle, so I am doing it as tiny bite-size do-able tasks. Last month my goal was to work on a strict office and kitchen work schedule. I am sorry to say, I failed….