Okay – you may be thinking, "But why do I need to specifically switch up my skincare routine for Ramadan anyways?". Allow me to elaborate... Practicing self care should be an everyday thing however, our skin is no doubt dealing with higher levels of dehydration during this month of...
Ramadan is a blessed month for Muslims all over the world. While this time is full of community spirit, joyous family moments and delicious Iftars, there are some anxieties that stem from studying whilst fasting. Although there are some progressive institutions around, a lot of schools or universities do not...
By this point, there are dozens of Instagram reposts, and online articles floating about telling you how to make the most of Ramadan. And – while this is amazing – it can feel a little overwhelming and you may still feel unsure of where to go from here as the month approaches....
Spring is officially upon us and – while the uni students in the house will be ploughing through deadlines like me – you just can't resist the urge to spring clean your life! 🌻 If I had a penny for every time I heard the words 'detox' and '...
This weekend I headed to a small conference about marriage. It's not what you think. My first impression was also that there were going to be a bunch of aunties hovering around the room looking for potentials for their sons. This initial perception I had is what made...
The Muslim world is officially preparing for Ramadan! I can already visualise the joyous salaams between community members outside the mosque, the fun family reunions – and not to forget the smell of my grandma's cooking 🥘. As the fasting days begin to approach us, the question becomes, "What...
Time to get my financial life together. Just to give some context – I hate opening my bank app. (I mean, who doesn't hate it? Jeff Bezos, maybe?). I put it off all the time and then rely on my not-so-practical motto of "what you don't...
What makes a great company? There's a few things that would sell it for me: * Great work culture and values * Pay that shows your worth * Strong diversity * Healthy work environment * A company that isn't afraid of accountability But actually a pretty important one, thanks to Covid,...
I started up my Etsy online store in April 2021. With Covid restrictions still looming, and my part-time job coming to an end – it was a time where I was solely relying on my savings, and I wanted to put my creativity to some use. Eid was fast approaching, and...