August 4, 2024

A crumbly, sweet dive into America’s Favorite Cookie Today is extra sweet because today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. This delicious day celebrates everything we love about this nostalgic, yet tasty treat that has become a staple at birthday parties, church gatherings, or just a quick bite from your local baristas nationwide.   Why Is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Special? I think we all have fond memories of sitting at a table as a young child and indulging... Read more

August 1, 2024

Gold Medal Gatherings The 2024 Summer Olympics has been nothing short of a spectacular melting pot of talented athletes worldwide competing for the most prestigious prize. The Olympic gold medal. It has truly been a blessing to witness such wonderful athletes as Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Stephen Nedoroscik, & Kim Yeji to name a few. Each one is a unique champion representing the best for their Nation, for the world to see. It is very heartwarming to see that people... Read more

July 24, 2024

Frontier Celebrations   Pioneer Day is a wonderful celebration, especially in communities that honor the legacy of pioneers and settlers. Pioneer Day is an official holiday celebrated in Utah, and in regions of the surrounding states originally settled by Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. The Latter-day Saints settled after being forced from locations in the eastern United States. On Pioneer Day, some Latter-day Saints walk portions of the Mormon Trail or reenact entering the Salt Lake Valley by handcart. While the holiday... Read more

July 20, 2024

A Festive Delight for Guru Purnima   Today is a wonderful, faith-filled day. Today is Guru Purnima, a religious festival dedicated to offering respect to all the spiritual and academic gurus. It is celebrated as a festival in India, Nepal and Bhutan by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. It is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of June–July. Understanding The word guru is derived from the Sanskrit root words, gu and ru. Gu means “darkness” or “ignorance“, and ru means “dispeller.”  A guru is the dispeller of darkness or ignorance.   Why Is This Holiday Important? In addition to... Read more

July 18, 2024

Tasting Tradition  Today Is Asalha Puja or Dharma Day, a holiday that celebrates Buddha’s first sermon, in which he set out to his five former associates the doctrine that had come to him following his enlightenment. This first pivotal sermon, often referred to as “setting into motion the wheel of dhamma,” is the teaching that is encapsulated for Buddhists in the Four Noble Truths: there is suffering (dukkha); suffering is caused by craving (tanha); there is a state (Nibbana) beyond suffering... Read more

July 15, 2024

 Sharing Blessings Serve Day was such a blessed day. It was filled with the spirit of generosity and goodwill. Continuing in that same vein, today is National Give Something Away Day. If you could not participate in Serve Day last week today is a wonderful opportunity to get involved individually or with your church family.   What is National Give Something Away Day?    National Give Something Away Day, is A day when you clean your, garage, house, or storage... Read more

July 12, 2024

Inspiring Acts Of Kindness 1 Peter 4:10-11 – “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, and serve the Lord. Today is truly a blessed day because we get to serve others. As believers, we know service to others is an honor. July 12th, 2024, is Serve Day. Serve Day provides churches worldwide with opportunities to... Read more

July 11, 2024

World Population Day Today is July 11th, World Population Day. This day is a yearly event, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. World Population Day was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.   Why is World Population Day Important? It was inspired by the public interest in Five Billion Day on July 11, 1987, the approximate date the world’s population reached five billion people. World Population Day aims to increase... Read more

July 10, 2024

From Actress To Chef & Lifestyle Food Blogger   Transitioning From A Career as A Popular Adult Film Actress To Becoming A Chef & Food Lifestyle Blogger, is a journey filled with transformation, challenges, and profound lessons.  I decided to pursue my passion for cooking and sharing my culinary adventures with the world. This transition culminated in the incredible opportunity to participate in the 2023 and 2024 Favorite Chef cooking competitions, hosted by the renowned chef Carla Hall and sponsored... Read more

May 1, 2024

Happy May Day! Beltane or Bealtaine,  is the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer. It is traditionally held on 1 May, or about midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.  Beltane is one of the four main Celtic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc, and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai. What To Look forward to On Beltane Beltane is all about appeasing the Fairies and Forest guards. In olden times, people would place 3 pieces of black coal beside the butter... Read more

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