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Earth Day 2024 is officially a Monday, but on Sunday in Littleton, a corner of downtown will be buzzing with food, music, vendors and crafts to teach people how to live more sustainably. This will be the third annual Earth Day event hosted by Juniper Seed Mercantile, a small, local business focused on handcrafted and sustainable home and personal care products. Store owner Tiffany Norton said Earth Day is a fun way to introduce people to easy and affordable ways to live a more sustainable life. “For me personally…every day is Earth Day,” she said. “My business is all about…
The Ohlander family has been farming near Loveland since the 1920s. They have grown everything from alfalfa to corn to feed dairy cows.Although the family farming operation spans multiple locations in Larimer County, one of Colorado’s fastest growing counties, all of the approximately 2,000 acres of land under cultivation are located more than 100 miles apart. It is fed by the snowfall of the Rocky Mountains.Nearly 10 years ago, Todd Olander, 44, started worrying about the snowpack, the future of his family’s farm and whether he could rely on the runoff as a reliable source of irrigation water.”We sometimes planted…
Kelly and Joe Craft felt the energy from new UK manager Mark Pope on Sunday.Kelly Craft has spent many important moments in Kentucky basketball history at Rupp Arena. But UK boosters/fans just sensed something different on Sunday during new manager Mark Pope’s inaugural press conference/pep rally. “It was another rap arena. We felt the energy. The tradition was alive,” she said. Ms Craft and her husband Joe have made a significant financial contribution to British athletics in a variety of ways, including fundraising efforts for disaster victims with former coach John Calipari. Although Crufts did not know about Pope when…
Travel agencies respond to changes in Google’s search function When consumers search on Google, they expect to quickly find the most reliable information. And the search giant continues to take steps to ensure that’s the user experience, with the latest changes announced in March, this time focusing on tackling “low quality, low quality” is guessing. [artificial intelligence]”It’s generated content designed to attract clicks, but doesn’t add much inherent value,” Google spokesperson Davis Thompson told PhocusWire. While some travel industry insiders don’t think Google’s latest adjustments are significant, others say they’ve seen a drop…
With programs like Texas Brew City and the Texas Brewery Passport app, the Texas Craft Brewers Guild is working to promote the craft beer scene and boost the Texas economy.The Texas Brew Cities Program was launched by the Guild in 2024 to help Texas become a leader in craft beer-driven economic revitalization and tourism. In Texas, craft breweries are estimated to contribute $4.5 billion to the state’s economy each year. Brew City aims to unite cities of all sizes with the common goal of showcasing Texas as a premier craft beer destination. Visitors can explore a variety of breweries, sample…
The 73rd Annual Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show, hosted by the Vero Beach Art Club, was another huge success, with tens of thousands of visitors viewing and purchasing works by approximately 210 artists. “We have a lot of new artists, about 25 percent, or 50 to 60 people. We have some new young artists as well, which is good,” said longtime event chair Alicia Quinn. As in previous years, Art Club members will be judged along with all applicants and the top 15 percent of members will be accepted. Judging will begin in October, she said, and…
Sara Davies is the queen of crafts and she recently shared some gorgeous spring craft ideas that we can’t wait to try this weekend. The Ultimate Wedding Planner judges took to Instagram to share their favorite easy craft projects that can be completed over the weekend. She posted a video of herself creating each of the five projects. We can’t wait to make them all this spring. Sarah started by creating a beautiful rose with pink silky ribbon using a hot glue gun from online craft retailer Crafter’s Companion. Next, she showed off gorgeous crayon-decorated candles that would look great…
A growing body of research links smartphones and social media to increased rates of childhood anxiety, self-harm, and suicide. Against this dark background, analogue photography has emerged as a counterbalance to phone-based childhoods, a practice that fosters deeper connections with the physical world and infuses meaning into children’s lives. It provides a unique and immersive experience.At In-Sight Photography Project in Brattleboro, analog photography classes for young people recently filled up faster than digital classes. This enthusiasm shows what many adult film camera enthusiasts remember: that taking old photos is a lot of fun.”Using a film camera and being in a…
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches Apple AirPlay in North American hotels IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is launching AirPlay in the first phase of its hotel rooms, allowing guests to privately and securely stream content from their iPhone or iPad to their room TV. AirPlay is available at more than 60 of his hotels in North America, including the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown-Wall Street, and Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata. IHG was the first hospitality company to offer AirPlay functionality as part of the in-room entertainment experience. With AirPlay,…
Vegas, baby! This year’s Craft Brewers Conference and World Beer Cup takes place in Sin City, and it starts right after 4/20 — seems about right, doesn’t it? In addition to the countless activities and events occurring at the conference, there are numerous events taking place throughout Vegas, from downtown to where the locals hang. Enjoy. And remember, what happens in Vegas….. well, you know. 15th Annual Peace, Love & Hoppiness Fest | Saturday, April 20 Who? Who: Big Dog’s Brewing Company When: Saturday, April 20, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: 4543 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United…