What’s the good of news if you haven’t a sister to share it? ~Jenny DeVries I love how these two … More
Author: Doodling Through Life
When I doodle, whether it be swirls or figurines, I am transformed to a world in which my doodles live, and my thoughts become clear. My mind breathes.
I used to teach second grade. Now, I am a Stay-At-Home-Mother to three girls, a seasonal family photographer, and an around-the-clock-children's book author who gets distracted by my camera and buttery sunlight. Thank you for stopping by!
Giant Scarlet Flame
“Orange is the happiest color.” – Frank Sinatra The name of this Zinnia is Giant Scarlet Flame ~ at … More
Illustrator Announcement!
I’m excited to announce that Lea Lyon will be my illustrator for my on-the-way-to-publishing-story Lailah’s Lunchbox . I remember telling the editor … More
Nod
Lately, she loves nodding with a closed smile! Having 2 girls, I am always surprised by how different they can … More
Introvert vs. Extrovert?
I read an article recently about introverts and quite a few things stuck out to me. Some people who … More
Seed Magic: Children’s Book Review
I’ve been reviewing a lot of Muslim children story books and have really enjoyed it. I ‘m still planning on … More
Blue Flowers Bloom
Getting adjusted to a new routine in which unordinary things happen on ordinary days. Blue flowers bloom and today we … More
Far-a-way Refrain
“Everything I need to know… I learned in kindergarten.” ― Robert Fulghum There are lots of far-a-way refrains that all … More
Eid Colors…
Here are our colors of eid… Delicious Fruit cakes Little girl joras and pocketed stones… Unaccidental Sprinkler Soaking… Green Summer … More
Fragments of Ramadan
I see the picture of the girl-lady and it takes me a second to realize that it is me. And … More
Women in Islam Flash Cards Review
I’m reviewing one more fun product by Share the Deen, a company that makes entertaining & educational Islamic games … More
Ilyas and Duck Giveaway!
Remember Ilyas and Duck? Well there’s a sequel that I’m planning on getting Z & A for Eid. I totally procrastinated, … More
Lailah’s Lunchbox: a book deal!!!!
Ramadan has been a busy month here. I hadn’t fasted in years due to pregnancies and nursing, so it feels … More
Why I Write
My talented-writer-friend-mom-playdate-buddy Aisha Saeed participated in a blog hop, in which she wrote about her writing process here. Basically, you … More
Allah’s Prophets: Board Game Review!
I’ve been reviewing books, so when Share the Deen, a company that makes entertaining&educational Islamig games and products, reached out to … More
King for a Day: Children’s Book Review
Written by Rukhsana Khan (Author), Christiane Krömer (Illustrator) Amazon Summary: Basant is here, with feasts and parties to celebrate the arrival of spring. But … More
The Jinni on the Roof: Children’s Book Review
Amazon Summary: Eight-year-old Raza is too young to fast, but he longs for the delicious parathas the grown-ups eat … More
A Sunflower’s Ramadan
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.” ~ Helen Keller This … More
Noor Kids: Children’s Comic Book Review
I’m excited to review Noor Kids comic books! Suggested Ages: 3-8 year olds How to Get the Books: You basically … More
Lessons from my Garden
You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt. ~Author Unknown It’s Ramadan almost! Can’t believe how one … More
Doodling Through Life 