A Woolie find

In the form of wool or Yarn if like, i found some cheep wool today and i am looking forward to starting some new projects!


I also fond some great sites for shopping online if your UK based perhaps you would like to look.


here is some i purchased from here i wanted yarn for making a jewerelly the silver is too silver and my kids describe it as tin foil. The others are nice but soo hard to crochet with i felt more of an knitting yarn so i made this bag with the black one , i knitted it!

its a wee back to keep my smal prayer book in so it won't get grubby in my hand bag but then my DD7yrs old has taken claim to it! Am i ever going to get to keep something for me? My DD decided it needed a flower so i made this free style meaning my own made up pattern and it looks horrible so we decided not to use it. The kids then said i should have made it in another colour and guess what? They are right!


ok for some more online sites!
this one is just off Oxford St
Special offers on now
Intresting wool
And last but not least
Also found this site may intrest you budding crochters

Murder in the Garden

Well i thought i would try my hand at some gardening this year as in the past i kill everything normally,,so why did i assume there would be an exception now?

Well i hanged some trellis and seeing we are getting a garden shed i needed to free up a corner of the garden to accommodate this. This meant digging up plant and relocating them. Well all started well and i managed to finish the task almost but my lemon smelling plant is dying on me and i killed it by digging it up, i feel so sad this was my success story from 4yrs ago and now it looks so sad. I hurt it i am sure i did.


Please someone advice me what i can do to save this blessing? I am a very sad Rainbow at the moment.

This is the plant in question

Triffle and Medals

Get started with this lot


Make up the jelly as instructed on the pack , add the slices of Swiss roll once the jelly has set!

Now make the custard and pour over

Return to the fridge


Next up whip the cream and sprinkle with decor now return to cool yet again to the fridge.

Enjoy !

The occasion is? My son won Gold and Bronze at his karate tournament yesterday mashaAllah. We are all very happy for him as he only started up with this group upon his return to the UK 9mths ago alhamduilah.

I am back again back.............

My PC crashed again a long absence means i was missing you all too. My DS10 downloads some game or the other and then messes all my system up, in an ideal world each child could have his/her own lap top but them will come other dangers too. So i am back with a blank page , all my files deleted so i am slowly re-building again!
Here are some projects i tackled in my PC absence continuing with my Palestine Support. I made an activist clutch bag that my DD15 took possession of on first sight and made it into a handy bag, have a look and see what you think?







Then there was an ipod holder for DD15 while she is on the move around the home, ideally hoovering.



I had ago at making a ring i made two one in black with red beads but my sister took it the very minute it was taken of the hook! I ordered some yarn esp for jewelry making but remain disappointed with it. The silver looks like tin foil too shiny.
Another yarn i ordered is impossible to use on a crochet hook so iam knitting a cover for my prayer book with it instead as its getting all grubby in my hand bag so i though this may give it a longer life inshaAllah (God willing).


Other stuff been happening my DH has been extremly unwell and has been signed of work for 6weeks due to this, my DD15 has been unwell so i have been looking after them in the process iam now feeling unwell...need a long break i think, well the half term hols are here 2weeks would be nice to get away but i know it will not happen , my bank balance tells me so alhamduilah( All praise is due to Allah). I have been looking after my mother who has also been unwell escorting her to various appointments.

Have not been cooking much gone off food, just don't fancy anything, my DH has been living on Talbina (Barley Flour Porridge) sweetened with lotus leave honey.

Just adjusting to life and the onset of spring, i have been in the garden but my garden is nothing to shout about but i am trying my hand at putting it nice after years of neglect , i am finally putting it the way i want it inshaAlah.

Viva Palestina

This is a cause i support and have followed the convoy 's progress online that left Britian and arrived in Gazza with all the aid dispite the attack and obstacles,All praise is due to Allah(GOD) who has made this possible! I am so happy for the people of Gazza.
Viva Palestina

Gaza or bust (Viva Palestina update)
Yvonne Ridley, Former Taliban Captive, Convert to Islam - Wednesday, 11 March 2009

© Yvonne Ridley, Former Taliban Captive, Convert to Islam

Random Facts Tag

This is one i found one Washi's blog that i visited for the first time today, truly amazing talented sister masha Allah. Thatlead me to Farhana's blog were i found this and here goes


1. Six names you go by: .. do I really want to share this..
- Hind
- umm Folaan-
- Umma
- Rainbow
- Kuchan (Indian nickname)

Three things you are wearing right now:
- thermal vest
- Grey Velvent hoody
- khol
3. Two things you want very badly at the moment:
- A pizza (take away)
- Some confidence
4. Three people who will do this: ... humm, this one is tough
- Muslim Mamma
- Seeking Taqwa
- Motherhood with a saudi accent
5. Two things you did last night:
- Started another WIP (yes i know they are growing)
- Made felt bookmarks with dd 7yrs old
6. Two things you did today:
- Walked dd 15yrs old to the bus stop in the earlymorning frost
- Ironed the uniforms for school
7. Two Things you ate today:
- Oatbix,with fresh grapes and flaked almonds
- 2 slices of freshly baked bread
8. Two people you last talked to on the phone:
- Assiya
- DD 15 yrsold
9. Two things you are going to do tomorrow:
- Go to Halaqh
- Some crafts
10. Favourite beverage:
- Tea

Crocheted bag

My first bag mashaallah yahay my dd 7yrs asked me tomake her one and choose the colours, i tried to put her off by saying we didn't have the right beeds but she searched high and low to round up 15, there is even a piece of the fairy lights in there. Came nice happy with the result,i am working on a Gazza purse for dd 15yrs now.


BTW dd 7yrs old took all the pictures herself , got alittle carried away mind you i like her shots mashaAllah.

The Learning Curve

Alhamduilah the kids are liking school and the learning is coming on thick and fast mashaAllah. The year 2 has been doing a whole project about the great fire of London. I took her to the London Museum to supplement the learning process. It's been interesting for me to re-learn about it again after so many years. Here are some pictures

St Paul's Cathedral was burnt down during the fire and re-built after. Stillstanding today.

Some candle holders and dishes used for lighting that period.

This is a bakers oven. A baker would spit in the hot oven and listen to the sizzle to know if it was hot enough.


I liked the paintings



While year 5 has the chance to go to our local Football Club as they had the FA cup



an old footie

a modern footie

Tagged and awarded

I have honestly been guilty of neglect of my blog as i have favoured FB just recently but iam back on with an award and a tag.

First the awards

Much to my shame i have forgotten who gave me this one , its been a while sorry.

There is another but the link didn't work for me
http://o0ummhasan0o.blogspot.com/2009/02/companions-award-tag-check-in-here.html
perhaps ummhassan can tell me something about this?

I would like to thank everyone who reads and supports my blog , i can't imagine come here with out you ladies. Thank You

Now for the tag, there is nothing like a tag to bring you back after a blog absence
Happy Muslim Mamma tagged me here


Here are the rules of this tag:

1. Admit one thing you feel awful about (involving being a mom). Once you have written it down, you are no longer allowed to feel bad. Remember you are a good mom!

2. Remind yourself that you ARE a good mom, list 7 things you love about your kids, you love doing with your kids, or that your kids love about you.

3. Send this to 5 other moms of the year that deserve a reminder that they too are the best moms that they can be. Remember to send them a note letting them know you have selected them, and also add a link to your post that directs people back to the person who nominated you!

My answers:
1. I feel bad that i don't give my kids enough hugs and tactile affection.
2. Humm well i love their company, i love their sense of humor, i love it when they are kind, i like it when they are thoughtful, when they want to learn, I like going on hols with them, I love them for all they are mashaAllah.
3.Independent Learners
Chasing Children and recipes
Strangerin this duniyyah

Blast from the past

I recently found loads of old school mates on Face Book (FB) and one my old primary school best friend. Feels strange and also nice in a way, reminiscing on old memories. As when i left school at 15 1/2 yrs old i never had any contact with anyone. Nice to See how people have changed and moved away. Gone in to causes and professions that fitted their personalities so long ago. The circle of life................along the way are happiness and pain but best of all experience alhamduilah(all praise is due to Allah).


My Primary School

Half Term, Schools out

so the kids managed to break the keyboard and this one i had in the cupboard has a sticky space bar but alhamduillah its better than nout hey? The weather is much more milder and spring is showing is first signs with its new life and colours subhan Allah.

We had a quiet week now when i think back i don't know where it went? I took the kids ice skating, no i never got on the ice (lost my nerve). I had a good laugh watching everyone, it was so funny seeing the fear some people have and the screaming not to mention embarrassment. My lot had a fab time mashaAllah.
We made a day of it and went for meal at a Lebanese restaurant a dear friend joined us so we have a good day mashaAllah.





We did a little crafts we made some finger pupets and then the kids put on a show in Arabic whic was good fun.