A list of the best places to celebrate Mardi Gras.
When you hear about Mardi Gras celebrations, you probably think of New Orleans, which has almost become synonymous with the festivities of Shrove Tuesday. It’s thought that the earliest Carnival in North America …
Promote Environmentally Conscious behaviors in your neighborhood and community.
Ecopreaching is really happening. Many faith leaders are taking steps to promote good habits for the planet. It doesn’t matter if you believe in the Christian version of God, in anoth…
On Christmas Day last year, Fox released the movie “Hidden Figures,” which is about three African-American women who made a difference in the efforts of the United States to go into space. These three women worked behind the scenes in an era where “coloreds…
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Become aware of stalking, and you will be better prepared to help and recognize when a problem arises.
In the past few years, the rates of stalking have increased in the United States. The Department of Justice defines stalking as “a pattern of repeated and unwan…
Things you can do to prevent suffering from loneliness.
Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty. -Mother Teresa
The holidays may be all about family and togetherness, but for some people, this season only exacerbates the feelings o…
Take the time for Self-Care and improve your well-being!
If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete. – Jack Kornfield
When was the last time you showed kindness to yourself? We all get busy, especially around the holidays. It’s easy to feel …
Loosen up and celebrate one of these fun holidays, like Popcorn Day!
Most families spend weeks getting ready for the winter holidays. Then they’re over, just like that. There might be some federal days early in the year, where you get a three-day weekend, but not…
Introduce your children to the topic of feminist activism through books.
Readers tend to be thinkers. Research shows that people who read every day benefit not just from knowledge, but from vocabulary expansion and reduced stress. Practically every parent wants the…
At New Year for Trees festival, appreciate trees, flowers and plants and to remember to take care of nature.
It’s just February, but most of us are anxiously awaiting warmer temperatures, fresh vegetables and flowers from the garden. Our new year might occur in J…
2017 Celebrate the year of the Rooster when you ring in the Chinese New Year.
January 28 marks the Chinese New Year. It’s the Year of the Rooster, and just like Americans celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31, celebrations of the Chinese New Year begin on Jan…