‘Slaughter’ and ‘Sacrifice’ are big words for little hearts … but they don’t have to be. When my sisters and I were growing up, ranging from the ages of five to…
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Resistance through fashion. I’m bringing Kashmiri back. Remember when we last talked about pherans ? That is still one of the most read posts on Mamanushka. As I write this I’ve just…
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Tiny Tips For Ramadan What’s your Ramadan remedy for keeping thirst at bay? Last year while bemoaning cranky babies and drying up milk supplies (and therefore days missed of fasting) my…
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Flowers, Moons and an Adorable Book. Three lovely and simple ideas to incorporate into your Ramadan / Eid Vibe. Book Ramadan Celebrate The World Book This cute little board book is…
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It was my birthday yesterday and despite best efforts to the contrary, this tune was in my head all day! I’m probably dating myself here but I still remember when it was…
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Every time I have shared my personal retellings of prophetic stories or a snippet of one that I narrated to my own children, you have all been so lovely and encouraging in…
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A Heady Ginger and Mint Tea with Aromatic Spices Mamanushka, it turns out has a penchant for fragrant drinks. We’ve had Saffron Kahwa from Kashmir, Orange Blossom Date Cooler from Fez, age…
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Picture Credit : Inez & Vinoodh For Vogue Arabia Today we have a guest post from my friend Sonia who is a bit of a creative dabbler. I’ve known her since…
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What is it about snow that makes people want to ‘announce’ it? Like a surprise visitor, welcome and bursting with the possibility of abundant gifts or a day off from the ordinary……
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It’s Friday and the Kids are so excited about having a sleep under today. Do you know what a Sleep-Under is? I didn’t either until my friend suggested it for our annual…