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Easy Baklava Stuffed Dates

Easy Baklava Stuffed Dates

It is sunnah to break your fast with dates. “The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: When one of you is fasting, he should break his fast with dates” Narrated by Salman ibn Amir When it comes to iftars, I am always on the lookout for the best dates I can get my hands on.  If you ask me, there is no better date than the Medjool date. I had an iftar at home this weekend for mother’s day and I knew that I had to do a little something to amp up my dates. I mean there is nothing…

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Eid Shopping Guide 2019 – Decor, Paper & Gifting

Eid Shopping Guide 2019 – Decor, Paper & Gifting

FacetFam, My instagram is just blowing up! I have been scouring the internet and had the opportunity to attend Ramadan Market this year and I can’t believe how many amazing businesses are popping up and helping to make celebrating Ramadan and Eid so much fun! When I was a kid, we didn’t really have as many resources as we do now and I can’t tell you how happy and excited I feel that as my son grows up in Canada, he will still be deeply rooted in our celebrations.  The anxiety of if I would be able to make our…

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Muslim Lifestyle

3 Resources to Ensure a Productive Ramadan

3 Resources to Ensure a Productive Ramadan

If you know me, you know that I am always a little intimidated by Ramadan.  I feel like I can never measure up to those around me that are more naturally able to switch from regular mode to – RAMADAN MODE – Growing up, our faith was very much a cultural experience.  We focused a lot on what would be eaten for Iftar and getting ready for Eid at the end of the month. As I got older and eventually had a child, I am always at odds because I want to showcase the beauty of my religion to my…

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ENTERTAINING

Outdoor Iftar for two

Outdoor Iftar for two

How has one third of ramadan flown by already? I feel like with all the tasks of running a household, doing errands, taking care of a toddler, running my own business and working for someone, I have my very hands full. So much so, that Iftar seems more like a chore.  Since it’s just the three of us (only two of us Iftar while our toddler is preoccupied with play doh), it’s mostly fast-food, take out or very simple dinner meals. I wanted this cycle to stop. I also wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate. And no, I didn’t…

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What’s in a Name ~ Lia’s Akikah 04.23.17

What’s in a Name ~ Lia’s Akikah 04.23.17

I’ve been toying… tinkering… tweaking. It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for a while and I finally made the leap.  

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