In the Kitchen With Noor Kids Children’s Books
Have you ever thought about what you would look like if someone attempted to sketch you and then color you inside all of the lines so that you would basically become a cartoon character? The cover of...
View Article6 Tips for Throwing a Kid-Friendly ‘Eid Party
I was introduced to Silver Envelope, the Islamic Stationary Company, several years ago and am so happy to see how much it has grown since. Their product line is bright and colorful, kid-friendly and...
View ArticleSilver Envelope + My Halal Kitchen = Sweet Dawah Kits for Ramadan, Eid and Islam
One of the most incredibly satisfying parts of my work this year has been a collaboration with the wonderfully creative founder of Silver Envelope, Raana Smith. She’s brilliant, has an eye for design...
View ArticleTeaching Kids About Eid ul Adha
The following post comes to us all the way from Doha, Qatar where our friend and partner in creating the Sweet Dawah™ Kit line of products at her company, Silver Envelope, Raana Smith lives. Photo...
View Article[Video] My Interview of Amin Aaser of Noor Kids Book Series
Although not necessarily a food-related product, I have a real affinity for Noor Kids books for several very important reasons. One is that the are excellent books for kids that teach them about Islam...
View ArticleSafiya’s Room: Globally Inspired Quilts & Heirloom Pieces for the Nursery...
Khadija Ghurnah is the gentle soul behind a company that is making a precious product to wrap your baby or toddler in and hand it down as an heirloom piece. I spoke to her about her business, Safiya’s...
View ArticleRevving up for Ramadan
This article is a guest post by writer and entrepreneur Kiran Ansari, owner of Up a Notch Gifts. With just a few weeks left for the most wonderful time of the year, share the spirit of Ramadan with...
View ArticleWelcome Ramadan Party for Kids
Ramadan is a beautiful time to bond with your family and share with them the blessings of this month. Young children, in particular, are inquisitive and eager learners, and are just beginning to learn...
View ArticleApple Picking with the Kiddos
By Kiran Ansari “Why can’t we just buy apples from Meijer?” asked my teenager when I suggested we go apple picking last weekend. “It’s 2016 mom, we don’t need to pick fruit. We can order anything...
View ArticleA Smooth Way for Teens and Tweens to Have a Balanced Diet
By Kiran Ansari When kids are little, it is usually so much easier to ensure they get their fruits and veggies since they are strapped in a high chair and mesmerized by something as simple as a wooden...
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