The Calming Comfort of Cocoa
December 13th is coming up…which means it is almost time to celebrate National Cocoa Day!
One of the world’s favorite cozy cold-weather drinks, cocoa is a mysterious and exotic rainforest food from ancient Maya. (more…)
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Recent Posts
Observing World Wildlife Conservation Day
Honored on December 4th, World Wildlife Conservation Day is a time to raise awareness about wildlife poaching and trafficking.
This dramatic problem requires action by everyone (citizens, activists, corporations and governments) if we wish to end the illegal trade of wildlife. (more…)
Why Giving Is Good for You
“For it is in giving that we receive.”
~Francis of Assisi (more…)
The Greatness of Gratitude
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.”
~Melody Beattie
Thanksgiving is coming up—one of the most beautiful days of the year! (more…)
The Cozy Comfort of Homemade Bread
Homemade Bread Day is coming up on November 17th!
What could be better than celebrating the cozy comfort of homemade bread?
The S.T.E.M. Difference
Inspiring Kids to Embrace Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
We are here today to honor a special holiday—National S.T.E.M. Day. (more…)
Celebrating the Spectacular Sandwich
It is time to celebrate one of the world’s most popular foods—the sandwich!
Observed every year on November 3rd, National Sandwich Day is when we honor the spectacularly simple concept of combining two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them. (more…)
A Plant-Based Eating Journey of a Lifetime
Have you ever heard of the Butterfly Effect?
This is the name of a chaos theory which says that one small thing—one tiny detail—can lead to a dramatic change.
”Something as small as the flutter of a butterfly’s wing can ultimately cause a typhoon halfway around the world.” (more…)
Our Love Affair With Pumpkins
What says ‘October’ more than the sight of a beautiful orange pumpkin?
