Kimberley Thompson, like many of us out there, has a dilemma. She gave up a much loved and equally important part of her daily gratification for Lent. Now…Lent is almost over…then what? and why?

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterApril 20, 2019Kimberley Thompson, End of Lent, Life's Choices, Inspiration, Rules of Lent??Comment

Every National Park Is Free This Weekend

National Park Week starts on April 20 and runs through April 28. To kick off the festivities, the National Park Service (NPS) is inviting you to enjoy the national parks for free on Saturday, April 20.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterApril 18, 2019Cindi Sutter, by Dustin Nelson@dlukenelson, thrillist.com, U S National Parks, National Parks Week 4/20-4/28, Free Entry to National Parks 4/20Comment

Cindi's Easter Hit Parade

Easter recipes, tips and shared experiences of faith are part of the story of Easter. The cross is where it all began, but definitely not where it all ended. He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed!

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterApril 17, 2019Cindi Sutter, Cindi's Easter Truths, Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Egg Dying, Easter Table Settings, Easter Traditions, Easter week, Easter Tips, Easter RecipesComment

Palm Branches Metamorphose into a Spring Garden Blessing

Traditions sometimes begin in the easiest, most thoughtful ways. Reba Berge’s family tree includes a history of spreading palm branch ashes that in time nurture seeds in their garden. Let this simple tradition foster love in the lives of your family too, this April 14th, Palm Sunday.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterApril 10, 2019Reba Berge, April 14th=Palm Sunday, traditions matter, traditions in the garden, Easter Traditions, Palm Branch TipComment

Prohibition to National Beer Day

Marty Nopper shares a uniquely historical point of view about beer for National Beer Day on April 7, 2019! If you’re traveling across the US, check out the map of the states that do and don’t allow open containers.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterApril 6, 2019Marty Nopper, Marty's Musings of Beer, National Beer Day=4/7, Prohibition, Prohibition in the United States, Development of the Prohibition Movement, History of Prohibition, Start of National Prohibition (January 1920), Prescription for Medicinal Alcohol During Prohibition, Enforcement of 18th Amendment, Repeal of 18th Amendment, Current Open Container States, CNN, Gallup PollComment

Purim Celebration Tips

A popular Jewish saying claims that most Jewish holidays can be described in one sentence: “They tried to kill us, they failed, let’s eat!” The upcoming holiday of Purim definitely fits in this category.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterMarch 20, 2019Cindi Sutter, Zehorit Heilicher, Purim, A Sweet Tradition, A Celebration for All, Who Wrote the Book of Esther?, Yehuda Shurpin, Chabad.org, Men of the Great Assembly, Jewish Heritage, Jewish Traditions, Jewish Inspiration, Jewish history, Jewish table gatheringComment

Living Lent

Kimberley Thompson opens her heart, mind and soul like a third party looking at her faith life and what the Lent=Spring Season means to her continued trust in and pursuit of living the Christian life.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterMarch 16, 2019Kimberley Thompson, Season of Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, Sin vs Forgiveness, Belief in the SON, Christ Resurrection, Flying ButtressesComment

The No BS Spring Break Eating Plan

Christina’s no BS eating plan covers Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks + 3 new recipes that are sure to fuel your body, long after Spring Break has come and gone.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterMarch 13, 2019Christina Meyer-Jax, Nutrition Trends, Nutritionist, Dietician Tips, Spring Break Eating Tips, Recipe, Easy Bkfst Lunch Dinner ChoicesComment

Spirited St. Patrick's Day Hits

Instead of spiritedly imagining some random version of who St. Patrick really was, I decided to hunt for some four leaf clover treasures on the internet. Straight from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, I found the history and folklore of St. Patrick and the Shamrock, Irish recipes + some not to be missed “GREEN” treasures from the past by Yours Truly = Cindi's St. Patrick's Day Favorites.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterMarch 11, 2019Cindi Sutter, Old Farmer’s Almanac, WHO WAS SAINT PATRICK?, THE SHAMROCK, ST. PATRICK’S DAY FACTS, FUN, AND FOLKLORE, ST. PATRICK’S DAY RECIPESComment