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Sara Ahmed

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Sara is a Muslim-American writer and content creator who lives in Texas.
https://www.sugarlandsara.com

Latest Posts From Sara

The Best Maternity Underwear of 2023
Family
07/26/2023

The Best Maternity Underwear of 2023

One of the biggest challenges of being pregnant, besides the pregnancy symptoms, can oftentimes be the thing no one sees: underwear.

The Best Size-Inclusive Maternity Clothes For All Bodies
Family
05/23/2023

The Best Size-Inclusive Maternity Clothes For All Bodies

Finding maternity clothes that fit your body and your style is more challenging than it should be — and that's especially true for people looking for plus-size maternity clothes.

The Best Babymoon Destinations For Every Type of Parent-to-Be
Family
05/23/2023

The Best Babymoon Destinations For Every Type of Parent-to-Be

We totally understand why it might be tempting to write off the idea of a babymoon as unnecessary.

19 Halloween Candies That Are Safe For Anyone With Soy Allergies
Food
08/27/2022

19 Halloween Candies That Are Safe For Anyone With Soy Allergies

Soy is one of the eight most common food allergies kids experience, according to Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Breastfeeding For 2+ Years Has Proven Benefits — but It's Still Stigmatized, New Guidelines Say
Family
06/29/2022

Breastfeeding For 2+ Years Has Proven Benefits — but It's Still Stigmatized, New Guidelines Say

In the first updated guidance on breastfeeding in a decade, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on June 27 that encourages the support of breastfeeding for up to two years and beyond.

I Helped My Friend Get Through Their First Father's Day Without Their Dad — Here's How
Family
06/17/2022

I Helped My Friend Get Through Their First Father's Day Without Their Dad — Here's How

Father's Day gives society a chance to honor and show gratitude to all the men in our lives that act as fathers and father figures.

14 Highly-Rated Foundations For Oily Skin That Are Worth the Hype
Beauty
07/13/2021

14 Highly-Rated Foundations For Oily Skin That Are Worth the Hype

Some days having oily skin can feel like a curse, but it doesn't necessarily have to mean all doom and gloom.

I'm Giving Up Bedtime Schedules With My Kids Because It's Just Not Worth It Right Now
Family
09/21/2020

I'm Giving Up Bedtime Schedules With My Kids Because It's Just Not Worth It Right Now

Life while social distancing has been nothing short of difficult, and when you throw kids into the mix, things gets even murkier.

When I Became a Mom, No One Told Me That I Could Ignore the Advice in the Baby Books
Family
09/10/2020

When I Became a Mom, No One Told Me That I Could Ignore the Advice in the Baby Books

When I became pregnant for the first time, I went into full throttle preparation mode.

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Diversify Your Kid's Bookshelf With These 20 Children's Books by Black Authors
Family
09/04/2020

Diversify Your Kid's Bookshelf With These 20 Children's Books by Black Authors

A good way to start raising children who are antiracist is to expose them to varying cultures, races, and religions from an early age.

Diversify Your Instagram Feed With These 20 Fabulous Influencer Moms
Family
08/31/2020

Diversify Your Instagram Feed With These 20 Fabulous Influencer Moms

As a woman of color content creator myself, I can tell you first-hand that it is such a struggle to take up this space that has been predominantly given to white women.

Unique Middle Name Ideas to Set Your Baby Apart From the Rest
Family
06/23/2020

Unique Middle Name Ideas to Set Your Baby Apart From the Rest

Once parents have gone through the laborious job of finding the perfect name for their little one, oftentimes the task of finding a unique middle name still remains.