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Summer Lovin'

Well, not really.  There's not much summer lovin' going on when one's husband is living over 8 hours away for the summer.  Life's pretty good, though, aside from missing him.  My son and I are staying...

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Flying

So I'm supposed to fly on a plane, for the first time EVER, next Friday to go see my husband.  It's a 2 hour nonstop flight so I figure it's a good one to start with.  We can't really afford it but we...

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I've gone overboard...

with this Etsy idea.  It started as just wanting to sell Ramadan advent calendars and since then I've taken off on numerous new ideas of things to "sell."  In reality, I'm spending a bunch of money on...

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I

miss my husband.  And have had about enough of living under my parent's expectations, er, roof.My trip to visit him was absolutely lovely. Out of the routine we've fallen into, freed of our parenting...

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Etsy Update

If I ever stop making things for myself and my family members/friends...I may have something to sell one day.  I haven't given up yet.  Insha'Allah by Ramadan 2012 I will have a shop up and running...

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Does Anyone Want

to buy my old slutty prom dress?Yeah.  Didn't think so.  A friend offered to buy it for a military ball she's attending in November.  I was sooo excited to be getting $100 even if the dress cost almost...

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Please don't think I'm silly

but I have a question.  And I know there is no such thing as a stupid question, but....Is there any "color" generally thought to represent Ramadan/Eid?  Like, Christmas is red and green, Halloween is...

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Thoughts

So, I met my husband's mother, brother, and youngest sister today.  I had already met his other sister previously (we've lived close to one another for 3 years now and are pretty close) as well as his...

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Anger Management

So my husband and I were having a bit of a tiff.  Well, he was upset with me for something, and I was upset with him for being upset with me and not answering my calls, etc.  These things happen, and I...

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The Waiting Game

is getting a bit more interesting.  So 2 years of longing to wear hijab, but being shamed into not wearing it around my parents has got me to this point.  The point of no return (insha'Allah!).  The...

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Holy Toledo!

Wow, it's been a loooong time since I last posted.  For Ramadan I gave up my facebook games (I was a bit of an addict), and mash'Allah I have not gone back to any of them.  Anyway, since I gave up the...

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Terrorist Traits

So, right now CNN is all about this alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the U.S.Okay, I'll give them that.  But their idea of "investigative journalism, is sometimes laughable...

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Thirty One Consultant

http://www.mythirtyone.com/Lquraish/ So, today I took the plunge into the direct sales market.  I truly hope I can succeed because I would love to feel a little more secure financially while still...

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I Have a Friend!

A real live Muslim friend, who lives in MY TOWN...not on the computer!  (And who is not my husband or an in-law.)  She is Saudi and recently got married and then moved to the U.S.  I have been...

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Raising FPIES Awareness and Our Personal Story

PLEASE READ THIS! Even if you don't want to shop or donate, my main concern is raising awareness of this condition.  Educate yourselves, pretty, pretty please and thank you!Nikki, of Stiving to Be the...

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My son, Mash'Allah :)

So I was in K-Mart, sans hijab.  I didn't have it on for a stupid reason, and so when I saw a hijabi shopping, I felt ashamed...and kind of ignored her.  (We weren't close so it wasn't rude ignoring, I...

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One of My Favorite Pictures

My MIL and I, masha'Allah.  Playing on the swings and eating ice cream.  :)

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The USCIS is 100% inept, not concerned with the welfare of its' citizens, citizens to be, or residents, and...can kiss my ass.I am so mad right now.  I feel like burning something down.  In high school...

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Does anyone read this anymore?

Just in case someone does, short recap time!Hijab - still wear it 100% of the time in Kentucky, 40% of the time in Indiana (any time I'm not around my parents). Prayer - REALLY struggling lately.  I...

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Islamic Swimwear

I've never been a fan of Islamic swimwear, or the "burkini" if you will.  I've contemplated purchasing one on many different occasions, however, regardless of my feelings on their look, but always...

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