Planting Trees for A Green Future On Arbor Day

April 26, 2024 By Christy Lee

Planting Trees & Enjoying Nature April 26th is Arbor Day. This very special day represents hope for the future. Everyone is encouraged to go out in nature and plant trees. When Arbor Day was originally celebrated in the late 1800s, prizes were offered to counties and individuals for the largest number of properly planted trees on that day. It was estimated that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day. Why Is Arbor Day Important? According to the EPA, planting trees and vegetation can... Read more

Inspiring Future Leaders On Take Your Child To Work Day

April 25, 2024 By Christy Lee

Enjoying A Day Full Of Giggles, Learning & Growing Together April 25th is National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (Take Your Child to Work Day). It is a national day that gives children in the United States a glimpse into the working world. Developed by the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization, the day revolves around parents taking their children to work to expose them to future job possibilities and the value of education. It is the successor... Read more

Showing Appreciation on Admin Pros Day

April 24, 2024 By Christy Lee

Celebrating Admin Pros Day April 24 is Administrative Professionals Day ( Secretaries Day or Admins Day). It is a day observed yearly in a small number of countries. It is not considered a public holiday. Today, we recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, personal assistants, receptionists, client services representatives, and other administrative support professionals. Why Is This Day Important Showing your admiration and appreciation on Administrative Professionals’ Day has numerous benefits. It boosts company morale and promotes a positive work environment. It can also be encouraging to administrative... Read more

3 Must Read Books For World Book Day

April 23, 2024 By Christy Lee

World Book Day Also known as World Book and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April 1995 and continues to be recognized on that day. In this blog post, I will showcase a few books that can help you on your spiritual and culinary journey. World Book Day is a great day to begin ! ... Read more

Seasonal and Sustainable Ingredients To Use On Earth Day

April 22, 2024 By Christy Lee

Delicious Earth Day Eats Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The first Earth Day in 1970 enlightened millions of Americans from all walks of life to birth what we call the modern environmental movement. Since then, Earth Day has evolved into the largest civic event on Earth, enlisting billions across 192 countries to assist in safeguarding our planet and fighting for a brighter future. As citizens of the Earth, we should all... Read more

Celebrating The Truth On National Columnist Day

April 18, 2024 By Christy Lee

Cheers To Our Unique Voices April 18th is National Columnist Day. Today honors all newspaper columnists and their contributions to the truth in black and white. As a Columnist, I realize that I can inspire people’s lives dramatically which can often result in positive change. Being a Columnist has not only been enriching, but fun. I enjoy sharing my life purpose with you all, which is bringing people together one dish at a time. HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL COLUMNISTS DAY... Read more

Honoring Freedom & Unity In America on Emancipation Day

April 16, 2024 By Christy Lee

A Day For Freedom Emancipation Day is a holiday in Washington DC to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act. President Abraham Lincoln enacted the historic law one year into the Civil War, preceding the widely known Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. On April 16, 1862, President Lincoln signed the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act. Why The Majority Of African Americans Do Not Celebrate this Holiday The Emancipation Act was signed on April 16th, 1862. It... Read more

Hosting A Blooming Bash For Spring

April 8, 2024 By Christy Lee

Gather Your Green-thumbed Friends ! Spring is here! For some of us, we want the warm weather to come in and stay consistent. During this time, a lot of us are preparing our gardens and flower beds. Some of us are hosting Springtime Gardening parties and inviting our friends, family, and church family to help us bring in this wonderful season. If you are doing the latter you may want to save this blog post. A common question I am asked when hosting... Read more

Unleashing Your Inner Chef This Good Friday !

March 29, 2024 By Christy Lee

Happy Good Friday! With Palm Sunday in our rearview and Good Friday upon us, Easter is almost here. For Christians, Good Friday is a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting. For dinner, on this day, Fish is the protein of choice. Why? In the late 1600s, The medieval church decreed that meat – specifically the meat of warm-blooded animals – should not be eaten on Fridays. Many religions have stuck to that decree. If you are running out of fish recipes or just want to participate in Good... Read more

Quick Dinner Solutions For Easter

March 22, 2024 By Christy Lee

Sprucing Up For Easter Easter lets us know that Spring is here and we are moving into warmer weather. It is also that time of year when we become more busy with outdoor sports and family events. This Easter, I want to make your life a little less stressful by sharing these quick and easy recipes that will assist you in doing what we love to do most on this holiday, spend time with our family and loved ones. This... Read more