As Charles Schultz once said “Happiness is a warm puppy” or “Happiness is a thumb and a blanket.” But for many, happiness is a warm, flaky just-out-of-the-oven croissant or a delicately decorated cupcake. These bakery goodies and many other savory items are available at the family-owned North State bakeries featured below, three local … [Read more...]
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get crafty. Sometimes the best gift of all is not one you purchase in a store, but is one you and your child make together by hand. Here’s a great gift that’s easy and fun to make: a Clipboard Office Suite. Supplies needed: 1 - Standard-sized wooden clipboard (approximately 12 3/8" … [Read more...]
It’s that crazy time of year when many of us find ourselves rushing from store to store shopping for the “perfect” holiday gift, and yet we just can’t seem to find the right thing. We look for something unique, for something locally produced so we can feel good about keeping our money in our community. In the North State, you might find … [Read more...]
Think outside the box this holiday season. Even if you aren’t a very crafty or creative person, or have never thought much about “Going Green,” the holidays are a great time to start! Those who are seriously into preserving the environment often cringe at the mere thought of all the waste that goes along with the holidays, such as … [Read more...]
North State families can experience a full bounty of farm life… just a short drive from home. Fun for all ages – grandparents too! Nash Ranch in Redding is a family tradition, featuring a 15-acre pumpkin patch, haunted house, giant corn maze, kiddie hay maze, train rides, bounce house, pony rides, farm animal petting zoo and … [Read more...]
October is a great time to get the family together and have some Halloween fun! 1. Read a spooky story. Get into the spirit of Halloween with one of the many Halloween-themed books available. Your little one is sure to love the colorful pictures and rhythmical rhymes in Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming. For preschoolers through early elementary … [Read more...]
