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Imbolc: What Is It & How to Celebrate?

Imbolc: What Is It & How to Celebrate?

Imbolc is also known as Imbolg and sometimes also called Brigid’s Day. It is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. Traditionally, it is held on February 1st and it lands about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is celebrated throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man – but you can celebrate it anywhere in the world! What is Imbolc? In…

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Cottrell Brewing Company: Pawcatuck, Connecticut

Cottrell Brewing Company: Pawcatuck, Connecticut

We visited Cottrell Brewing Company two weekends ago on a whim. Isaac and I live in Warwick, Rhode Island but we were already in Westerly for an outdoor baby shower. Then we decided to get some Deviant Donuts in Mystic. Somewhere in between Westerly, RI and Mystic, CT we found the Cottrell Brewery in Pawcatuck! There was outdoor seating, and it was sunny, so we couldn’t help ourselves. About…

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St. Patrick's Day: Everything You Want to Know

St. Patrick’s Day: Everything You Want to Know

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and here in the USA, that would typically mean parades, wearing green, shamrocks, and lots of beer. Then there are leprechauns, mythical green men, that I was taught about in first grade. Saint Patrick’s Day is also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick. The short story is that it is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17th, the traditional death date…

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Exo Protein Bars: Crickets, the Most Sustainable Protein

Exo Protein Bars: Crickets, the Most Sustainable Protein

Exo protein bars are delicious, nutritious, and sustainable. In fact, they are made with the most sustainable protein – crickets! It is widely believed that reducing our meat consumption is one of the most environmentally positive decisions we can make. Farming crickets saves water, land, and other resources that make it an eco-friendly option. Exo Protein Bars: Why Crickets? “Crickets. The…

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Deviant Donuts: The BEST Donuts in New England

Deviant Donuts: The BEST Donuts in New England

I discovered Deviant Donuts on Instagram, in a comment of a post by a vegan group. Someone had posted a photo of 10 beautiful donuts that were a special for vegan week. I decided to look up this amazing place, expecting it to be too far for me to visit. However, Deviant Donuts is in Mystic, Connecticut, just an hour drive from my home in Rhode Island! And yes… driving an hour for these donuts is…

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Zitkala-Sa: The Woman Behind Today's Google Doodle

Zitkala-Sa: The Woman Behind Today’s Google Doodle

Zitkala-Sa (Zitkála-Šá) also known under her missionary-given name, Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was a writer, editor, translator, musician, educator, and suffragist. Today would have been Zitkala-Sa’s 145th birthday. Among her greatest achievements was getting US citizenship for American Indians through the passing of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. Thank you Google Doodle for featuring…

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Valentine's Day Origins: Feast of Saint Valentine

Valentine’s Day Origins: Feast of Saint Valentine

Today is Valentine’s Day and many people, including my husband, like to mock it for being a Hallmark holiday. Despite Hallmark having one of it’s most profitable days around this holiday, they did not invent the holiday. There is a lot of history to Valentine’s Day and not all of it is hearts and roses. What are Hallmark Holidays? Before I dive deep into the dark history of V-day, I’d like to…

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Christmas Superstitions in the Czech Republic

Christmas Superstitions in the Czech Republic

Cultures all over the world have their unique Christmas superstitions. The Czech Republic is known for being one of the most atheist countries in the world. Ironically, according to Czech tradition it is baby Jesus, not Santa Clause, who brings gifts. Instead of lining up to sit in Santa’s lap, Czech children wait in line to pick out a live carp fish and watch it get clobbered to…

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10 Travel Destinations Where You Can Go If You're Vaccinated

10 Travel Destinations Where You Can Go If You’re Vaccinated

As the world slowly eases up restrictions on travels, vaccinated people will be the first to enjoy international leisure travels once more. What follows below is a list of countries that accept vaccinated tourists within their borders. These individuals can bypass established health protocols like testing and quarantine if they show their certificate of vaccination. This guest post is written by…

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How to Get the iPhone App for TimeStope Cryptocurrency

How to Get the iPhone App for TimeStope Cryptocurrency

So I’ve told you about the Pi Network, Bee Network, and Midoin. Three apps that have the potential of being the next Bitcoin – although there are no promises. The fourth supposedly big competing cryptocurrency is TimeStope, but their iPhone app is still pending approval to be listed in the Apple store. Let me tell you how to start mining anyway. Because we can’t let Android users do all the…

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Cicadas are Coming FAQ: Here's What You Need to Know!

Cicadas are Coming FAQ: Here’s What You Need to Know!

Cicadas are making headlines as they prepare to wake after a 17-year nap and are coming to scream their heads off by the billion. Unfortunately, I live right outside their habitat of choice. I say ‘unfortunately’ because these creepy-crawlies are hella cool, and I wish I could witness this rare phenomenon in person. Instead, I will write about them in an attempt to live vicariously through my…

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Rocky Point, Rhode Island: History, Photos & Drone View

Rocky Point, Rhode Island: History, Photos & Drone View

Rocky Point is a great spot in Rhode Island for a day trip. Today, it is a state park with almost 120 acres of land. One of the highlights for me was the pier that offers breathtaking views of the ocean. If you stay long enough, you’ll enjoy a stunning sunset and even a moonrise, if weather permits. Even though I visited in near-freezing temperatures, it was completely worth the trip. Since I…

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Tilted Barn Brewery: Rhode Island’s First Farm Brewery

Tilted Barn Brewery: Rhode Island’s First Farm Brewery

We’ve wanted to visit the Tilted Barn Brewery for a while now. However, you need to reserve in advance as it is a trendy spot. Finally, we called right after someone had canceled, and we got to visit for 30 minutes! Since we were there for such a short time, our video is just a teaser: About Tilted Barn Brewery “Located in our historic barn, we are proud to be Rhode Island’s first farm…

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Vision Boards and Dream Boards: What, How & Why?

Vision Boards and Dream Boards: What, How & Why?

Vision boards, also known as dream boards are a great tool for goal settings, self-improvement and more. Having a space full of clear images of your goals, dreams or things that remind you of your purpose can do wonders for your psyche. It may seem silly or even juvenile to sit down, cut up magazines and paste the images that speak to you on a board. However, research shows that having a vision…

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Freelancing Jobs that Pays the Bills: Youth Time Magazine

Freelancing Jobs that Pays the Bills: Youth Time Magazine

Freelancing is a dream for many people who prefer a flexible schedule. It is a great option because it allows you to be your own boss and spend your time as you please. It is prevalent among younger people, with over half of the global freelance workforce under the age of 30. Not only is freelancing an independent way to live, but it can also be quite lucrative.  Originally published on Youth…

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Masako Katsura: The Woman Behind Today’s Google Doodle

Masako Katsura: The Woman Behind Today’s Google Doodle

A few weeks ago I wrote about Zitkala-Sa, who was featured on Google Doodle. Google likes to feature inspiring people in their Doodles, and today the spotlight is on Masako Katsura, who is known as the “First Lady of Billiards.” Billiards was originally a game monopolized by men. However, Masako came out of the woodworks and showed the men how to handle those pool balls. About Masako…