Simply in Control

"And did they not see the birds above them, spreading and closing their wings? None except the Most Gracious holds them up; indeed He sees all things." [Surah Mulk 67:19]

Just wanted to share some pictures of the last session of 2019, where we concluded the 3 part series of the Arabic Alphabet! Swipe through to see the story time, Alphabet parade and the pizza party to celebrate!
What topics do you think are important for toddlers to learn? It's never too early to start building a solid foundation! @ Roswell, Georgia

When I clicked "Share" for the pantry post yesterday I already knew this was gonna happen. I got messages asking for healthy snack options to serve guests staying over.
Number 1 point you need to note when you're staying at my house: you are on a FUN VACATION. There's no dieting here. This is your break away from steamed broccoli and baked asparagus. 😂
I serve a healthy breakfast and usually Desi lunch and dinner. (Adding desi breakfast would be too much desiness 😱) When guests arrive from the airport though, I like to give the healthy option of a grazing board. Looks colorful and appealing, light to snack on, a variety of options to choose from. Fruits, cheese, crackers, hummus, veggies, ranch and nuts are all great options to have on your grazing board. Serve this with herbal tea and it creates for a warm welcome!
Have you tried making a cheese board before? Let me know in the comments!

Yesterday in stories I showed you how I'm moving on from blues to a new color in my home - emerald green! Blues have become my comfort zone and I wanted a new challenge. This week I'll be completing my guest bedroom + study area by incorporating 2-3 more items to complete the look of green and gold accents. Follow me along to Home Goods and Michael's this week to find the finishing touches!
Have you made bold color choices in any of the rooms in your home? Let me know which color you chose!
Chair, desk and sunburst mirror are all from !

Every year around this time I feel nostalgic about my trip to 4 years ago. The feelings you get when you first see the Kabah, the peace in Madina, witnessing thousands of people around you all with the same goals, and the life lessons you learn from the hardships within those 2 weeks...it's just indescribable.
Making sure you're well prepared for this experience of a lifetime is important. I made a 3 part series about what to pack for Hajj on my blog and have linked it in my bio. Do check it out if you're going or tag your friends who are going for Hajj this year iA!
Have you been for Hajj yet? Tell me about your experience and some essentials you packed for it! Let's help some future Haajis out iA :)