Krista Thomas

Krista Thomas is a publicist, writer, and consultant. A native of Texas and graduate of Texas A&M University, Thomas is married with three children, whom she homeschooled for 20 years. She resides in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Engraved Perfection: Crane’s Legacy of Finely Crafted Stationery

Crane started as a paper company with a pivotal role in the American Revolution, and continues its commitment ...

American Essence July 14, 2026
A Camp Hopes to Give Troubled Teens the Chance to Heal Inner Wounds out in Nature

A ranch in Maryland wants to help troubled teenage girls with an uncommon approach: through learning horse riding ...

American Essence March 17, 2026
The Important Mission of Saving the Families of Fallen Heroes

For first responder families, losing their loved one is the ultimate tragedy. One organization provides the resources for their ...

American Essence January 21, 2026
A Time Capsule Into the WWI Generation: Old Letters Reveal the Strong Familial Bond Between My Grandfather and His Siblings

Letter correspondences between my grandfather and his siblings reveal how their strong bond helped them overcome a war ...

American Essence November 25, 2025
A Memorial Day Wreath Brings Military Families Together to Heal Through Their Grief

An annual Memorial Day remembrance event at Arlington National Cemetery gives children of fallen heroes a way to ...

American Essence May 21, 2025
Injured Veterans Get Tailored-Made Houses and a Chance to Start Anew

A nonprofit provides safe and functional homes for disabled veterans. The opportunity also brings unexpected changes to their ...

American Essence March 16, 2025
How a Survivalist and Former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer Prepares for Emergencies

Jim Rawles, the founder of SurvivalBlog.com, shares his family's disaster preparedness essentials.

American Essence January 15, 2025
How to Build a Long-Term Food Storage Supply, According to Azure Standard CEO

For founder and third-generation farmer David Stelzer, a well-stocked food pantry is a foundation for a life of ...

Premium Lifestyle November 23, 2024
Mortgage-Free Adaptive Homes Allows Disabled Veterans to Live with Dignity

Builders, donors, and volunteers come together to gift adaptive homes to veterans who’ve suffered major injuries in combat.

American Essence November 11, 2024
What You Need to Know About Preparing for Emergencies, According to a Top Survivalist

Veteran EJ Snyder's best tips on how to get prepared on the home front.

Premium Lifestyle November 4, 2024
Creating a Guilt-Free Entertainment Platform for Children

A father wanted his son to be able to enjoy educational children's content that sparked the imagination. Hence, ...

American Essence September 29, 2024
Hillsdale’s Charter School Initiative Envisions Classical Education for Grades K-12

A unique K-12 curriculum for charter schools seeks to nurture virtuous character and civic responsibility in the next ...

American Essence September 3, 2024
Neurologist Dr. Richard Restak’s Simple Brain Exercises to Keep Our Minds Sharp and Active

Dr. Richard Restak explains how we can detect the signs of cognitive decline, and do simple brain exercises ...

American Essence May 18, 2024
A Pitch Competition for High School Students Fosters Innovative Business Ideas

With a mission of helping high school youth to realize their innovative ideas, one nonprofit is nurturing the ...

American Essence May 2, 2024
Tiger Woods’s Legacy Beyond the Golf Course: How His Foundation Aims To Help Youth Achieve Their Dreams Through Education

Tiger Woods created a foundation to help underprivileged youth pursue their passions. We ask foundation CEO Cynthia Court ...

American Essence January 21, 2024
America’s New Favorite Sport: What’s Behind the Sky-Rocketing Appeal of Pickleball?

A healthy hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, pickleball is America’s new favorite sport.

American Essence November 28, 2023
Turning Heartbreak Into Hope: Nonprofit Mentors Orphaned Children of Fallen Veterans

An organization gives hope to the children of those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving the country.

American Essence November 8, 2023
9-Year-Old Inventor Creates Unique Bench Aimed at Helping Children With Autism

Like many children his age, Avery Schneider, 9, has aspirations. The gifted fourth grader from Indiana, Pennsylvania, at ...

American Essence August 23, 2023
From Business Visionary to Educator

It has been said that excellence is a habit. And excellence is something that successful businessman Nido Qubein ...

American Essence August 21, 2023
Fathers and Sons Connect in Farm Homesteading Program

When Jason Craig was a young boy, he spent as much time as he could in the woods ...

American Essence June 16, 2023
Actor Kirk Cameron: Upholding Nation’s Principles Starts at Home

Instantly famous as a teen actor portraying Mike Seaver in the ABC sitcom “Growing Pains,” Kirk Cameron is ...

American Essence June 15, 2023
Faith-Based Clinic Treats the Poor and Uninsured, Without Resorting to Government Aid

When Dr. Scott Morris first opened Church Health at 1210 Peabody Avenue in Memphis in 1987, he saw ...

American Essence May 13, 2023
Arizona Mom Creates Charter School Network to Help Students with Autism Thrive

When Diana Diaz-Harrison strolls the halls of her schools, she is reminded on a daily basis why she ...

American Essence March 12, 2023
Sonya Curry on Teaching Her Kids Steph, Seth, and Sydel About the Importance of Faith and Family

Sonya Curry likens her family to The Big Machine. Every member of the family plays a part in ...

American Essence March 12, 2023
Why Parents Should Let Go of the Notion That Children Need to Be Supervised 24/7: Parenting Expert Lenore Skenazy

When Lenore Skenazy speaks, parents listen. It all started back in 2008, when Skenazy wrote an audacious newspaper ...

American Essence January 14, 2023
Philanthropist Earl W. Stafford on How Faith Taught Him to Give Wisely: Help People Help Themselves

East of Philadelphia, over the Delaware River, lies a hamlet named Mount Holly. This New Jersey town is ...

American Essence December 13, 2022
17-Year-Old Entrepreneur Turns Mission of Improving Children’s Oral Health into Reality with Million-Dollar Sugar-Free Candy Company

It has been said that the world always looks brighter from behind a smile. And that adage has ...

American Essence November 17, 2022