The Egyptian's Wife

The thoughts of an American Muslim and mother of four raising her children in small town USA with her Egyptian husband.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

I know I'm a geek...

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When your day is ruined by the inability to make your i-pod sync so you can listen to all your talk radio/podcasts for the day you know: A. ...
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

No words...

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13 Year-old Girl Commits Suicide After Cyber-bullying What do you say about the tragic suicide of a young girl who was only 13. To make it w...
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Sunday, November 25, 2007

Is Sneaky Good?

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So I went and purchased the book Sneaky Chef which has been the topic of conversation in many parenting type magazines, shows, forums and so...
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Turkey Jerky?

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Well, I am not usually one to bag on someone else's culinary efforts... But DH's sister insisted that we drive three hours to her ho...
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

UmmLayla in the news!!!

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So look at the front page of the local paper... Above the fold I might point out. It's a little article about a project we have going, I...
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Monday, November 19, 2007

Having second thoughts...

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So, we have been in 800 square feet since March... And I am starting to have second thoughts about the arrangement. I still have not gotten ...
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Saturday, November 17, 2007

Put on a little makeup...

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OK, I know it may not be a popular idea... I once heard a joke, What is the difference between men and women's expectations in marriage?...
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Meme

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I have been tagged by Shama for a nablpomo meme. Here it is! So, here's what to do: 1. Link to the person that tagged you, and post the...
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Monday, November 12, 2007

And today playing the part of a Muslim will be....

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So, you know I have never represented myself as a scholar or even a person who has a deep understanding of the deen. I feel like I have just...
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Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Stolen meme

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I saw this meme on DP's blog and I had to do it! What kind of soap is in your bathtub right now? Bath and Body Japanese Cherry Blossom.....
Saturday, November 03, 2007

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Go to Farhana's blog and enter the latest swap. The idea is to swap reusable bags (handmade if you can) with another sister. I love her...
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Sunday, October 28, 2007

My so called life...

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UGH! I looked today and realised that I haven't written in sooooo long. I have been busy with lots of things. Trying to find new vender...
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Monday, October 15, 2007

Happy Eid, can I go to bed now?

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I don't know about other women out there, but Ramadan leaves me wiped. The cooking and cleaning for the family, preparing for Eid... I t...
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Thursday, October 04, 2007

Amigurumi Chick

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Amigu-what? Well, after seeing a friend make a doll that was just too cool for words I asked for the pattern. They called the style of the d...
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Monday, September 17, 2007

Basics of my Ramadan craft this year, edited 9/27/07 (photos added)

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The basic idea that I was going for was simple. Kindness builds the community. My first thought was a masjid building block set that the kid...
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Sunday, September 16, 2007

The Evolution of Ramadan

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I was thinking (as I often do in the quiet time I have eating suhoor in a home with the children all sleeping and my husband at work) how Ra...
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Get ready, get set, Craft!!!!!!!

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This years Ramadan craft will be posted late tonight,insha'Allah. I am in the final stages of working the photos into a tutorial instruc...
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Monday, September 10, 2007

Cool Blog

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Just a quick post to tell you check out Ramadan Joy . Full of wonderful ideas! Masha'Allah.
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Sunday, September 09, 2007

Fall is here!

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Go celebrate fall! I feel it in the air here in WY. And I love fall... You know how everyone has their season? Mine is definitely fall. So, ...
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Friday, September 07, 2007

Don't let the dunya rule you...

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And I mean that. Of course we all KNOW this but only in an intellectual way. All we have ever experienced is the dunya , hence it is natural...
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I am a mother to four wonderful kids and the wife to one wonderful Egyptian! We live in a small town in the Midwest and work in our small businesses. I am also a Waldorf preschool teacher and childcare provider, a backyard chicken lady, a part time homeschooler, and a generally crunchy mama (think hijabi in birks).
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