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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints View of Family

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has its own view of what a family is. This is described in a proclamation to the world that was issued by the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles in 1995. Here is what it said: We, THE FIRST PRESIDENCY of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children. IN THE PREMORTAL REALM, spirit … Continue reading →

Fun and Easy Ways to Go Green

Earth Day 2013 is less than a week away.  How are you planning to celebrate? Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a lot of green to go green.  All you need is a little time and some motivation to recycle what you already own.  By repurposing materials you would otherwise toss in the trash, you are not only saving money and showing your kids simple ways to save the planet, but you’re also giving them an outlet to showcase their creative energy. Placemats:  Rather than spend cash on everyday placemats, consider making your own with poster board, old magazines and … Continue reading →

Chinese New Year Birthday Party

Did you know that the seventh day of the Chinese New Year is considered “everybody’s birthday”? Today is the third day of the Lunar New Year which is a time for sons-in-laws to pay respects to their parents-in-law. In addition, families who’ve lost an immediate relative in the past three years will not be partying at other people’s homes tonight. Rather, the day is reserved for visiting cemeteries and remembering loved ones who are no longer on Earth. This tradition is practiced in China, as well as Taiwan, Vietnam, and other nations with a significant Chinese population. Here in the … Continue reading →

Earth Day 2011

It’s spring and it’s time for Earth Day again. April 22 was named Earth Day by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. By 1990, it went international and it is coordinated now by Earth Day Network. The United Nations (U.N.) designated April 22 as International Mother Earth Day in 2009. Why April 22? Actually, many communities celebrate the entire week, known as Earth Week. Senator Nelson felt that was a good time to maximize the day for college campuses. It didn’t interfere with exams or spring holidays, but the time was late enough in the year for the weather to … Continue reading →

How to Have Fun on Earth Day

This may be the only time in history when Good Friday and Earth Day fall on the same date. Earth Day supporters (at least the ones I heard chatting on the radio earlier today) see the rare collision of dates as a good thing, as they feel that since most people are off from school and work to commemorate the day Jesus died for our sins, they will have more time to take part in activities to preserve our precious planet. Earth Day was created to shed light on how we can all chip in to care for and restore … Continue reading →

2,000 Days

I wonder if the forest preservation people realize how much paper the average kindergarten class bleeds through in an academic year? I had the equivalent of at least a few hundred murdered trees stacked in my mock mud room courtesy of my just graduated kindergartener. Miles of worksheets interspersed with dozens of art projects, end of the school year autograph books (translation: scrap pieces of paper stapled to form a book with the names of each of my daughter’s classmates scribbled in kindergarten cursive), and mountains of registration material for everything from summer Bible camp to youth soccer sessions. Post … Continue reading →

More Money-Saving Earth Day Deals

You don’t have to be a “Crunchy Granola,” an aging hippie, or a tree hugger to appreciate money-saving Earth Day deals. After all, doesn’t everyone want to save green on the “green”-est day of the year? Retailers around the world are offering a wide range of promotions and deals to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Here are just a few winners: Babies R Us The popular children’s store is giving away a free reusable tote bag with a printable coupon through April 22nd, plus 25 percent off all clothes and shoes you can fit in the bag. Disney … Continue reading →

Ways to Save Green on Earth Day

According to reports, more than one billion people around the globe participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest secular civic event in the world. If you don’t have time to pick up trash at a local park or hug a tree on April 22nd, then consider taking advantage of the following money-saving deals being offered by popular retailers in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day: Barnes and Noble The largest book retailer in the United States is offering 30 percent off dozens of Green titles, such as: *Fancy Nancy Every Day is Earth Day … Continue reading →

Cupcake Fun on Earth Day

Do you really need a special occasion to enjoy a cupcake? If you are a tree hugger with a sweet tooth, then your day has come. New York’s favorite bakery—Magnolia—is helping to save the planet one cupcake at a time. Beginning today and running through Thursday, April 22nd, the world-famous pastry shop is offering special Earth Day cupcakes at all four of its Big Apple locations. According to the folks at Magnolia, for every cupcake purchased, the bakery will donate $1.00 to The Nature Conservancy’s charity, Plant A Billion Trees. The sweet treats sell for $3.25, and no, they are … Continue reading →

Spend Earth Day in the Great Outdoors

Uncle Sam is jumping on the Earth Day bandwagon by encouraging you to head outside this week. It may just be coincidence, but National Park Week is taking place from April 17-25, just in time for Thursday’s Earth Day celebrations. From now through next Sunday entrance fees will be waived at 392 national parks. In addition, many parks have organized events, talks, demonstrations and volunteer clean-ups to encourage visitors to check out what Mother Nature has to offer at our nation’s most spectacular natural treasures. Some of the more interesting events include: April 18th-Get ready to cheer while you watch … Continue reading →