As you all may know by now, I traveled to Kenya with the nonprofit organization Helping Hand (HH). I embarked on this journey with a group of 12 young women who had one goal in mind- to better understand what we can do for our brothers and sisters in need. The objective of this blog post and the ones to come, is to educate our VB family about Helping Hand. I previously traveled with this organization to Jordan in the summer of 2016 to volunteer with Syrian and Palestinian refugees- the inspiration behind our Purchase with a Purpose policy. Only God knows the extent of my love and admiration for this organization, but at VB we aim to be as...
Eid is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with desserts! Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of fasting, and is a reward to Muslims all around the world for observing the blessed month of Ramadan. As a tradition, The Prophet (SAW) ate something sweet before attending Eid prayers. These mini trifle cups are an excellent way to carry-on The Prophet (SAW’s) tradition at home or on the go. Since Eid ul-Fitr translates to “festival of the breaking of the fast”, many people prepare a feast including multiple sweets. This quick and easy recipe is a perfect way to impress family and friends. With the rich chocolate, light cream, and slight crunch, this dessert is sure to...
