ANISA’S INTERNATIONAL DAY Interview: Illustrator Aaliya Jaleel

I’m excited to welcome and interview talented illustrator Aaliya Jaleel who created beautiful art for ANISA’S INTERNATIONAL DAY. I’d always … More

This is Childhood: Four

This is 4. “I love you Mommy” sing song whispers. Writing “I LVOE YOU” turned into “I LOVE YOU…” Getting … More

I love: Karachi clothing lines stepping out of the Abu Dhabi airport and having my glasses fog up instantly the … More

This fall has been busy for me, and after my recent author trip to Buffalo, NY, I told myself … More

I had a great time photographing Aisha’s family last weekend! We have been going back and forth on dates, but … More

I had the opportunity to take Noah’s first year photos with his big sister Emaan (15) and big brother Adam … More

“There is an endearing tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of … More

I was driving through my neighborhood when I saw a couple of other mothers strolling with their toddlers in the neighborhood. … More

This summer I haven’t strung my words together just so. Rather than write, I peruse blogs of mothers who have … More

Right as the sun starts to swirl down, down, down away from the blue of the sky, everything seems less … More

“Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. “Pooh!” he whispered. “Yes, Piglet?” “Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw. “I just … More

“You should write because you love the shape of stories and sentences and the creation of different words on a … More

Sharing a few of my Eid photos as well as this article on Atlanta Muslim that featured the many diverse … More

1. Distract Toddler with airplane (havai jahaz) outside 2. wind damp hair in tight roll round and round… 3. secure … More

“In all our quest of greatness, like wanton boys, whose pastime is their care, we follow after bubbles, blown in the … More

“Art is like baby shoes. When you coat them with gold, they can no longer be worn.” John Updike I … More

The tones of gray, pale turquoise and pink will prevail ~ Christian Dior I love spring. I love the way … More

“A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.” – Moslih Eddin Saadi A regular photo of stairs you may think. … More

Z is messy. Even with a bib, she can eat pasta and can get tomato sauce all over her sleeves. … More

Here’s Z with my husband’s cousin. I just love the colours she’s wearing – orange and blue so had to … More