Sugar Cookie Recipes ....

Chewy Sugar Cookies ~ Add a Pinch

Sugar Cookies ~ Our Best Bites 

Simple Sugar Cookies ~ Completely Delicious 

I am looking forward to making some Ramadan/Eid cookies with my girls, so I thought I would share these simple recipes with you too ..

You could quite easily change the simple recipe, by adding lemon , almonds or coco to create a different flavour. 

Happy baking :) 

Re-usable Favour Bags (Ramadan Makes)

I am busy working on the girls Ramadan Gift Baskets , I wanted to make sure that they have enough activities to help keep them occupied, whilst helping them reflect on this blessed month.

So one of the items that I wanted to include was beads, so they could make their own prayer beads.

It was so much cheaper for me to buy a big box of beads and divide them in to 4 piles, rather than buying 4 individual packets, which lead me onto this quick DIY , re-usable favour/gift bags.

The great thing about these cotton bags is that they can easily be sewn for gifts and then re-used, the hardest part is choosing the fabric :)

Materials 

• Fabric
• Ribbon, Ric Rac or Pom Poms 
• Pins
• Sewing Machine 
• Iron 

Direction

• Cut your fabric ( I cut mine 6" x 14" but you can customise your size).
• Fold the fabric in half , right sides together 
• iron, turn over the 6" edges iron to keep the fold in place , you could also pin .. This helps to create a neat finish to the tops.
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• Add any trim across the 6" edge, sew in place 
• Fold right sides together , pin in place 
• sew down the two open sides
• turn right side out 
• iron 
• cut ribbon for the bow
• Add your treats :) 

I added some tags on to each of the bags .... Cute

I hope that you enjoyed this quick DIY !! It is definetley an achievable "nap time" project ..

Linking up @ Live Laugh Rowe  , Sew Can Do

Blogging Tips and Finding my Voice

Even though my new blog "Oh So Peachy" is less than a week old, I wouldn't consider myself as a blogging newbie. I have been blogging for almost 4 years !!

I have experimented with various blog platforms, designs and names ... each time learning a little more as i go. During my break from blogging from February this year until now I decided that I wanted to find my own voice and share what I love , up until now I never spoke about my religion or the fact that I am a Muslim revert and that I am practising Muslim and have been for the past 6 years Alhamduliallah  ..

So after looking for Muslim mom's voice in the blogsphere, I decided to change the direction of my own blog to fit that bill !!

My aim for Oh So Peachy , is to create a space for like minded Muslim and non-Muslim Moms to come together , relate to each other, share ideas and to create friendships and inspiration .. Insha'Allah 

The most important thing that i have learned these past 4 years is that you have to be true to yourself, blog about what makes you happy !!

I found this awesome "Pin" on Pinterest which i thought i would share with you  !!

Source

Are you new to blogging ?? Do you have any tips you would like to share ??? 

Leave us a comment below :) 

Claire 

Fun Ramadan Craft Ideas for Kids ..

With Ramadan less than a week away, I thought it would be fun to share with you some fun and simple Ramadan Craft activities to enjoy with your children ..

Ramadan Decor ~ Ramadan Joy 

Paper Punch-Out Lanterns ~ Kids Activity Blog 

Eid Cookies ~ Ode to Inspiration

Numbered Flag Garland ~ Ramadan Joy 

I really want to try having a go at a few of theses activities with my girls, I love homemade decor, I think it would be the perfect start of making our own traditions too, Insha'Allah ..

How are you starting to prepare for Ramadan ??

Claire x

Salaam and welcome :)

Its been almost 4 months since I last blogged !!  To be honest I think I needed the break, time to re-evaluate content and purpose ..

Since I last blogged I have changed my blogs name and look :) something fresh and something that represents my life ..

What you can expect from me , still plenty of creativeness either DIY projects, sewing, recipes ect ..I will also be sharing more of my thoughts about being a Muslim revert and full time mommy !!

With Ramadhan quickly approaching I will be sharing with you some DIY decorations, ideas and inspiration.. 

I want this blog to be a place where we can connect, discuss and get to know each other so please feel free to share your thoughts and feelings in the comments below ..

So with Ramadhan just around the corner I would love to know if you have any family traditions ??

Claire xox

Cut It Out Wall Sticker Review ::

Our Customised Wall Sticker

One of the fun things about blogging is being able to work with brands, experience and try out there products ..

So when I checked out Cut It Out Wall Stickers, I knew that I would love there products ..

About the Company ..

Cut it out wall stickers was created with its customers in mind, offering you an affordable yet innovative way of styling your interior. We are a team of professional London based graphic designers who set up cut it out in late 2011. We began as a trio, tired of our mundane 9-5 jobs we decided we needed change! Following the recent trend for wall vinyl we followed in swift pursuit but of course with a little cut it out flare. Our doodled designs on post it notes grew to become panoramic wall art.

The hardest part about this review was choosing which Wall Sticker !! There is something for everyone, every style , every room .. The images on the site give a clear example of how the Wall Stickers may look in your chosen room ..

Find this Sticker here 

Cut It Out also personalise stickers,  that was the sticker I chose, it really finishes off my youngest daughters bedroom..

I will be buying more for the rest of my girls and my kitchen once that's had a makeover ..

Ordering was easy and delivery was quick ..

Application of the sticker, took a bit of time, but once you get the hang of it , its fairly easier .. the stickers are quite delicate so taking your time is the best thing to do..

All in all , a great company to work with an excellent product... 

Find this Sticker Here

So if your looking for a little something to add that finishing touch to your home, I would definitely recommend checking out Cut it Out Wall Stickers ..

Claire 

Instagram Blog Hop !!

Welcome to the Instagram Blog Hop! If you're new around here, the Instagram Blog Hop is a party where you link up your Instagram account, find and follow new Instagram friends, and be continually inspired by what you see in your Instagram feed! NOW ON SATURDAYS! No need to have a blog, just an Instagram account! So come hang out with us every weekend!

The Rules are Simple:

1. Follow your HOSTS:

Kimberly of A Night Owl | Instagram: @anightowlblog Erin of My Thirty Spot | Instagram: @mythirtyspot Angie of Little Inspiration| Instagram: @blogali 

2. Follow your CO-HOSTS:

Kelley of The Grant Life | Instagram: @thegrantlife Claire of Live Love Create | Instagram: @livelovecreatex Kendall of Songbirds and Buttons | Instagram: @songbirdsandbuttons ___

3. Link up your Instagram Web Profile:

Just link up your new Instagram Web Profile (http://instagram.com/username) -OR- Webstagram Web Profile (http://web.stagram.com/n/username) in the linky below!

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4. Check out and follow a few fellow Instagram friends.

Tell folks you follow that you found them through the IGBH! ___

5. SHARE THE IGBH LOVE!

Before you link and run, we'd love for you to SHARE THE IGBH LOVE! We'd love to grow this lovely community, so we're asking you to share - with your friends, on your social media! Tweet about it, share it on G+ and Facebook or post about it on Instagram! And TODAY to celebrate our new day, we're having a little giveaway! Enter to WIN a $15 Starbucks Gift Card below!

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