Minimalism in Ramadan

Minimalism in Ramadan

As we enter the last stretch of this blessed month, we decided to bring it back to the basics. So we asked Noha Sahnoune to share her thoughts on simplicity and minimalism in Ramadan. We hope these...
Conquer Ramadan Bloat with Dr. Sebaa

Conquer Ramadan Bloat with Dr. Sebaa

Has fasting this Ramadan left you feeling physically bleh? Quarantine has left us more sedentary and reaching for comfort foods. You loved our last blog post about Islamically inspired suhur ideas with Dr. Sebaa, so...
Motherhood, Lockdown, Ramadan: How VELA Mamas do it!

Motherhood, Lockdown, Ramadan: How VELA Mamas do it!

This Mother’s Day is unlike any other. Over the past weeks, many of us have witnessed our mothers pour their heart and soul into protecting their homes and family. From hours spent disinfecting the house,...
Suhur: 3 Simple Recipes Worth Trying

Suhur: 3 Simple Recipes Worth Trying

At this point in Ramadan you may be running out of suhur ideas. Or just plain bored of scrambled eggs and watermelon. So we asked the amazing Aïcha Sebaa, a Doctor of East Asian Medicine and functional...
The Curated Guide to a Virtual Ramadan

The Curated Guide to a Virtual Ramadan

At this point you may be overwhelmed with all the different ways you can have a “virtual Ramadan” this year. Whether you’re in too many Ramadan Whatsapp groups or don’t know which livestream to turn...
At Home Style Edit with @mandymadd

At Home Style Edit with @mandymadd

We know you might be spending all your time in pajamas these days. No judgment here. But getting dressed up every now and then can drastically lift your mood and put you in a different mindset. ...
Ways to Give Back

Ways to Give Back

When you feel like the world is dark you sometimes forget that you can be a light for others. By lighting someone else’s world, you light up your own. So we’ve listed some ways you...
How to Organize your Scarves

How to Organize your Scarves

A messy pile of scarves can bring on stress, and there is more than enough of that these days. Tidying up your scarf collection can be a fun stay at home project that brings peace...
VELA Game Changer: Isra Chaker

VELA Game Changer: Isra Chaker

Isra Chaker inspires us to use our voice to make positive change in the world, and we are honored to have her as our next Game Changer. She serves as the Refugee, Migration and Protection Campaign...