An FYI on making hijrah, living in KSA & some other things in between.
Coral Mall (off Tahlia St., opposite Fuddruckers)
2nd Flr.
Telephone #: 284 7447
Open Saturday to Thursday 10am-1pm and 5-10pm
Fridays 5-10pm.
Haneefah
As salaamu ‘alaikum. It’s not a “please touch” museum, so keep an eye on your children In Shaa Allaah….
Abdur Ra’oof Khaleel Museum
Tele#: 58 487 5677
Al Mathaf St. - Hayy Al Andalus
Four homes with more than 10,000 artifacts.
Features:
Entrance fee: 20 SAR
Saturday to Thursday
Day Hours: 9AM - 12 Noon
Night Hours: 5PM - 9PM
When the ball’s full of water, every hit makes a splash.
1. Divide players into two teams and take turns batting and fielding as usual. Rather than calling strikes, you may want to change batters after a certain number of swings, and switch places whenever all the players on the at-bat team have had a turn at the plate.
2. Give each team a point for every balloon they break.
3. The outfielders won’t have much to field, but they can try to tag the runners before they get to base.
| Jeddah preps for summer action Arab News
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| JEDDAH: City authorities in Jeddah have approved an action plan for the summer holiday season, which includes maintenance, hygiene control and preparation of new public facilities to meet the requirements of massive crowds that are flowing to the city for vacationing, according to a municipal official.
Khalid Aqeel, deputy mayor for services, said the plan aims at intensifying cleaning work around the city and assigning more teams to monitor restaurants and food outlets. “This year we have introduced new high technology equipment that could measure the hygiene level not only of food but of workers as well,” Aqeel said. He said each monitoring official would carry three different devices that could instantly measure hygiene levels of food and workers, quality of cooking oil and the right temperature of refrigerators. “With these new devices we will have instant and accurate readings that ensure the safety of food outlets,” he said. Aqeel said the municipality would also launch an awareness campaign against the negativities of horse and motorbike rentals that have been taking place along the Corniche. The campaign is aimed at educating the visitors to refrain from dealing with illegal horse and motorbike owners, who sometimes manage to slip their way into the Corniche area. According to Bahjat Hamouh, head of the garden and parks department, the municipality is currently working on rehabilitating more than 125 public parks around the city. “The municipality has also identified 50 open yards around the city which would become public facilities and play grounds in the near future,” he said. The open yards were designed to cater to all both men and women of all age groups. They will have playgrounds, green areas, public seats and toilets, he said. |
Jeddah Lanes Bowling Center (K5) is located north east of the junction of Madeenah Road & Sari Street. It offers 24 AMF lanes, games, cafeteria and pro shop and is open seven days a week to members and non-members. Mornings are reserved for women and evenings are men only. Special rates are available for children and corporate functions. Telephone: 691 7206
GR Bowling (O6) in Mosadia Plaza on Madeenah Road - 12 bowling lanes, internet café, air hockey, a burger bar, hot dog stand, ice cream bar and more. Telephone: 669 0343, 669 0347, 642 4415, 642 4483.
Marriott Bowling Centre (O4) - two lane bowling alley in the Marriott Hotel can be booked for private parties with the catering supplied by the Marriott staff. Telephone: 661 4000.
King Fahd Coastal City provides competitive and recreational bowling for members and guests -12 AMF lanes with specialist coaching if required - men only. Telephone: 651 1717.
Horseback Riding
Equestrian Council of Jeddah is currently under construction on the Corniche, south of the Inter-continental which promises to be impressive in its size and facilities. Arabic speakers call 671 8975 / 670 3685 / 671 8714 for further information.
The Arabian Horse Centre is a private stable, 15 minutes from the Briman Junction on the Makkah/Madeenah expressway, which offers riding instruction by qualified instructors for families and children. Livery with personal attention is also available and cross country rides and desert riding are available on request. Eng. speakers call 691 8810 ext #172 or 055 671934 for further information.
Mersal Village has an equestrian club and can arrange riding lessons by appointment. Telephone 225 0003.
Trio Ranch Country Club offers private individual lessons, half private (two riders), group (three riders and more), riding without instructor and pony rides. Payment of an annual membership fee allows unlimited access to all facilities, including training ring, other arenas, golf course and tennis courts at reduced rates. There is also a clubhouse and lounge where refreshments are served. Telephone 669 5129 or Fax 669 4896.
Understanding that by a healthy foods diet you can provide your children with good nutrition that will benefit their health is one thing. Getting them to eat and enjoy those foods is another. Here are some tips to help you inspire your children to eat healthy foods.
Teach your children why certain foods are good for them. We can probably all remember our parents telling us that eating healthy would help us to grow up big and strong, yet many did not tell us of the benefits we would experience while still being a child. And we know a great deal more about these benefits today. Since kids are very “now-focused,” explaining how eating healthy foods will help them feel good, look great, give them the kind of long-lasting energy that will make them stars in their school’s sports program, and help them to learn and think clearly, so they can excell in the classroom as well, will motivate them. Depending upon their age, explain to them the specific benefits they will notice and appreciate. For example, you could tell them how foods that contain fiber and complex carbohydrates will give them more energy for playing longer than those made from refined carbohydrates and sugars, which, like firecrackers, quickly fizzle out after a brief burst of energy. Tell them how a complete spectrum of vitamins and minerals will increase their concentration and ability to learn and do well in their schoolwork. Talk to them about how omega-3 fatty acids not only support brain development, but are essential for beautiful clear skin, and shiny hair, and also help prevent or reduce itchy eyes, runny noses, and other allergic reactions.
Most young children are fascinated by new things, and the colors, shapes, textures and tastes of different foods are no exception. And since foods have a rich history of tradition and heritage that kids can enjoy, learning about and eating new foods can be a lot of fun — and it’s easy to do. Just use our Foods/Spices Database for anecdotes about the food to share with your children.
Take your kids with you to the market and make it an educational and participative experience for them. Explore the colorful produce department together. If you purchase food items from bulk bins, let your children help you scoop them into the bags. If they are old enough to read, play the “food label game” with them by having them read the labels, trying to determine by looking at the ingredients which foods are the most healthy.
Nature, living things and the process of how things work captivate children. By seeing where food comes from, how it is grown, and meeting the people, such as local farmers who grow the food or the produce manager at your local grocery who knows the farms in your area, your children will develop a real appreciation and more intimate relationship with the food they eat.
Children love to be productive and creative, and accomplish something on their own. You can help them create thier own mini-”farm” right at home by simply growing a pot or two of herbs or sprouting some seeds or grains. Once your child has experienced the miracle of a tender green shoot emerging from the soil you have watered together, he or she will understand through personal experience that food is a miraculous gift.
All children can participate in cooking (even toddlers can “help” with your assistance). Design their involvement depending upon their age. Small children can help measure and mix ingredients. Older children can cut and cook food and choose new recipes to try. Involving your children in the cooking process will award them with a sense of achievement, pride in eating what they helped to prepare, and cooking skills that they can rely on as adults. Make your kitchen the heart of your home, a warm and friendly place where healthy food prepared with love makes memories that will nourish your children throughout their lives.Remember, the more colorful the meal, the greater the range of phytonutrients it contains, so let your children be creative with the colorful vegetables and fruits and help to choose a vivid palette for your meals.
Packing the foods your children take to school in bright and decorative containers can help them feel special and loved. Let them select containers they like at the store or decorate any of the new, inexpensive reusable containers with favorite stickers. A healthy meal is a present for your child’s body; a gift wrapping adds to the fun.
A healthy foods diet can confer wonderful benefits to your children. They will be happier, healthier, even more beautiful, and filled with energy and good spirits. With simple games and educational activities, you can have fun sharing with your children the delights of foods that taste good and are good for them.
http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=faq&dbid=10#helping
Arabic Reading Tree - “Our Shop”
Written by Aboo Ibraaheem Haaroon
Here are the links to the story book : Our Shop (Arabic/English)
1. Arabic Reading Tree: Our Shop
http://www.arabicfirst.co.uk/readingtree/art05.pdf
2. Arabic Reading Tree: Our Shop(Resource for Teachers and Parents)
http://www.arabicfirst.co.uk/readingtree/art06.pdf
As salaamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh. On our way to the beach several weeks ago, we spotted a huge two-story building on the beach front. Oh my God, it was Chuck E. Cheese. I don’t know why I was surprised, after all this is Jeddah.
We decided to peek in just to see what it looks like since the place was relatively empty. It was your typical ‘Arabian in-house kiddie park, until we got upstairs. Wow, the view of the Red Sea from the 2nd floor was very nice. Word is, this is the biggest Chuck E. Cheese in the world. Here are a few pics….
I have more of the actual kiddie park, but I have to edit them In Shaa Allaah. I’ll share them another time.
Haneefah
