Sierra Winters

Happy National Nut Day! Celebrated annually on October 22nd, this is the perfect opportunity to throw some cashews into your stir-fry, dip an almond biscotti into your coffee, or even just savor your PB&J sandwich a little bit more. In…Read More

October 17th marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about how we can end persistent poverty through sustainable, empowering initiatives. This year, it is all the more important…Read More

Today is Emergency Nurses Day, and after what has been 19 months of pandemic response in the United States, we have all observed first-hand the essential role our nurses play in taking care of our communities. There are over 4 million active nurses…Read More

Happy National Farmer’s Day! In our modern era, when so many people live in cities and suburbs, we often tend to overlook farmers’ tireless work to put food on our plates. But tireless work it is; according to the 2017…Read More

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and though we may not all experience a fire in our own homes, wildfires are disasters that can indirectly affect us all. A decade ago, climate change was a somewhat abstract notion, but today…Read More

Now that school has been in session for an entire month (can you believe it?), parents and children are finally settling into their school day routines. Pencils have been bought, book bags have been repaired, and you have enjoyed a…Read More

Coffee is the third most consumed beverage around the world, only after water and tea. In fact, the world sips up over 2.25 billion cups of coffee each day, with Americans drinking 400 million of those cups. Drinking coffee is…Read More

Happy World Tourism Day! Covid trends vary from place to place, but many travel destinations are once again safe enough to explore. If you are comfortable with traveling again and yearning for an awe-inspiring vacation, or even if you just…Read More

September marks “Better Breakfast Month,” a time when we are encouraged to try out food that is better in nutrition, taste, and environmental impact, as well as better suited to fuel our active, busy lifestyles. Let’s break down these four…Read More

Having a baby is a hero’s adventure. In the typical nine months leading up to delivery, parents spend hours picking through rompers, toys, pacifiers, mattresses, breast pumps, and more in alternating waves of excitement and nervous anticipation. They host baby…Read More