Maram Nassar

12 years of Palestinian love. The craziest and best decision I ever made @thelendersam And even when my heart is sad, you fill it with joy. 🇵🇸❤️ (What he said in my ear: these kids be driving me crazy right now but he’s gonna get this shot!) 📸: @marcus.l.jacksonphoto . . . #arabmoms #momminghard #honestmomconfessions #raisingmytribe #momsplaining #eastbaymoms #eastbaymom #momblogtribe #socialmediamom #contentcreators #kidsbelike #bloggingcommunity #selfcaring #selfcaremom #selfcareadvice #careforyourself

(Share if you need this pep talk today.) I don’t know about you but I’m the mom that apologizes to my kids for being an &ss. You know those scenes in the movies where a mom is in a public place (like, let’s say, I don’t know, a book store perhaps) and she’s slowly unraveling and loses her mind because she’s overwhelmed with parenting and she tries to explain how she’s not crazy to the barista in the bookstore and swears she’s fine (and cursing while keeping her voice low but obviously she’s mad because she’s talking through her teeth) and she’s talking a mile a minute and the three baristas behind the counter are looking at her like she’s certifiable (with blank stares and eyes wide open) and the mom just knows that later that day the baristas are gonna ask to see the store’s camera footage just so they can laugh at the not-so-crazy (but she really is crazy) mom? 🤪 It’s me. Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️. I won’t tell you what bookstore because I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to show my face there again but I had to give myself words of encouragement. YOU’RE A GOOD MOM! Now share to tell other good moms that you and them are good moms. 😆🤗 . . #arabmoms #momminghard #honestmomconfessions #raisingmytribe #momsplaining #eastbaymoms #eastbaymom #momblogtribe #socialmediamom #contentcreators #kidsbelike #bloggingcommunity #selfcaring #selfcaremom #selfcareadvice #careforyourself

Not my cutest look but it’s been a LONG day and this is definitely some valid advice 😜 it was the best two minutes I’ve had all day. Do you do this alone or what? . . #arabmoms #momminghard #honestmomconfessions #raisingmytribe #momsplaining #eastbaymoms #eastbaymom #momblogtribe #socialmediamom #contentcreators #kidsbelike #bloggingcommunity #selfcaring #selfcaremom #selfcareadvice #careforyourself

Once you think you’ve figured out the momming somehow there’s always a new phase. You throw your hands up in the air and you have no choice but to roll with it. Amiright, ladies?! Right now we’re in the “I don’t want to sleep phase.” (Although to be fair my kid has been in that phase since she was 18 months 😆😩.) Any bets on when I’m gonna be able to get a grip on this mom thing? (Because I’m pretty sure it’s NEVER!) . . . #arabmoms #momminghard #honestmomconfessions #raisingmytribe #momsplaining #eastbaymoms #eastbaymom #momblogtribe #socialmediamom #contentcreators #kidsbelike #bloggingcommunity #selfcaring #selfcaremom #selfcareadvice #careforyourself

Not doing this on IG again. There’s no shame in what we look like. Ladies, who’s with me? 🙋🏻‍♀️ (Not my best singing voice but it was REAL and that’s what I aim to do. Be myself and be authentic.) . . #arabmoms #momminghard #honestmomconfessions #raisingmytribe #momsplaining #eastbaymoms #eastbaymom #momblogtribe #socialmediamom #contentcreators #kidsbelike #bloggingcommunity #selfcaring #selfcaremom #selfcareadvice #careforyourself

Recently I had a video go viral and I got a LOT of hate from certain regions. So here’s my response to that. (Spoiler alert: Cue Taylor Swift singing “you need to calm down.”) People really need to read captions and look at bios. Check my stories for which video it was and comment if this video resonates with you! . . #arabmoms #momminghard #honestmomconfessions #raisingmytribe #momsplaining #eastbaymoms #eastbaymom #momblogtribe #socialmediamom #contentcreators #kidsbelike #bloggingcommunity #selfcaring #selfcaremom #selfcareadvice #careforyourself

The pumpkins barely got tossed in February. Oh and this tree was only 3 ft tall and I STILL managed to leave it up until Leprechaun season. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Annoying moms, you can’t sit with us. (Just kidding, I’d still be friends with you I just won’t invite you over to my messy kid-infested house. 😆) Cool moms, raise your hands in the comments! . . #momhumour #arabmoms #momminghard #honestmomconfessions #raisingmytribe #momsplaining #eastbaymoms #eastbaymom #momblogtribe #socialmediamom #contentcreators #kidsbelike #bloggingcommunity #selfcaring #selfcaremom #selfcareadvice #careforyourself

The most random and unexpected thing happened to me today…on Valentines Day. ❤️ A friend texted me a Facebook ad saying, “at a quick glance I thought this was you and Samer lol.” I saw it and thought, “um, that is me and Sam!” I hadn’t seen the photo but I recognized that it was from a cousin’s pre-wedding (sahra) party and the photo was used to promote the photographer’s engagement promotion. I had two thoughts in my head: the first was, “wow, they used a photo of two Palestinians repping their cultural clothing, that’s really cool!” And my second thought was, “wow, after 12 married years a candid shot of us shows how in love we are. So much so that it was used as an ad. Now that’s pretty cool.” Even though I’ve never been a Valentine’s person, the fact that this ONE moment was caught and used as a promotion to pitch happy couples gave me all the feels. Happy VDay @thelendersam - the guy I’m single with for life. Swipe ⬅️ to see the ad. (Shout out to @therealraniakashou for texting me and @layinthesand and @jonathanhihi for getting married 🤪😘) I also want to add that marriage and “perfect” images can play tricks on our social media-filled minds. Marriage is hard work and a “perfect” candid photo may show the love and laughter but it doesn’t show the dedication and hardships. Remember that as you scroll during this love season that can be difficult for many. I hope your life is filled with love and hugs. . . #arabmoms #momminghard #honestmomconfessions #raisingmytribe #momsplaining #eastbaymoms #eastbaymom #momblogtribe #socialmediamom #contentcreators #kidsbelike #bloggingcommunity #selfcaring #selfcaremom #selfcareadvice #careforyourself

SEE FOLLOW UP VIDEO. {Disclaimer: this video is meant to be COMICAL, but also relatable. It’s coming from a 40 something California mom’s POV who somehow felt like the word “ma’am” was her new title and it came out of nowhere. I know the term is meant as respect but man, it makes a girl feel 👵🏼AF. It’s meant to make those who relate LAUGH, remember laughter?! It’s not meant to marginalize any particular group of people or those who like the word “ma’am.” It’s all fun and love, people.} Ladies, don’t you hate it when people call you this? Isn’t that word offensive? 🤪 I get that it’s a respect thing but man, it makes a gal feel like a 👵🏼. Share if you agree. 😆 (Btw, I turned off commenting because this was meant to be all in fun and apparently some folks didn’t get my humor. My bio says SARCASTIC MOMMING. Read the (social media) room, guys!) . . #arabmoms #momminghard #honestmomconfessions #raisingmytribe #momsplaining #eastbaymoms #eastbaymom #momblogtribe #socialmediamom #contentcreators #kidsbelike #bloggingcommunity #selfcaring #selfcaremom #selfcareadvice #careforyourself

One day I know I’ll be singing a different tune and say to the young mom, “enjoy it.” But for now, I’m piling my strength during these formidable and memorable years. No matter how much time goes by though, I will always know that mommas are a force! Share if you agree. . . #arabmoms #momminghard #honestmomconfessions #raisingmytribe #momsplaining #eastbaymoms #eastbaymom #momblogtribe #socialmediamom #contentcreators #kidsbelike #bloggingcommunity #selfcaring #selfcaremom #selfcareadvice #careforyourself