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October 2016
Amy and Dana are Chico-based entrepreneurial moms and co-Founders of Cali’flour Foods. They are both health coaches certified by Take Shape For Life, in partnership with the McDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education at the Villanova University College of Nursing.
The Tehama County Library Costume Swap Makes Recycling Fun
The Tehama County Library Reduce, Reuse, Re-scare Costume Swap Makes Recycling Creative Fun! Princesses, pirates, skeletons, fairies, cowboys, and more … kids can find what they need to become a […]
Make Your Own Bubble Fun
From toddlers to grandparents, bubbles sweetly charm the entire family. Don’t have any bubbles on hand? Perfect – expand the fun by stirring up a batch of homemade bubbles using […]
Why Everyone Needs An Estate Plan – A Guide For Young Families On The “Ins & Outs” Of Preparing For The Future
Although most of us do not have multimillion dollar estates, we still have plenty to protect. Our families and loved ones can be spared financial difficulties and legal proceedings if […]
August 2016
Kyle Rusten and his daughter, Hannah, share a special moment at Gateway Science Museum in Chico. Hannah loves animals and playing with bugs; getting to hold the stick bugs at the museum is a favorite (and fascinating) activity. She also enjoys the museum’s interactive exhibits, especially when she gets to push buttons. Hannah is learning to swim and loves princesses and the color pink.
July 2016
Tiffany and Tom Barker with their sons Gavin, 13, and Hunter, 3, and their friend Isla, 7. The Barkers enjoy growing vegetables and preparing foods from their garden together as a family. They also like spending time golfing, snow skiing and hiking, and operate W. S. Heitman Drilling & Pumps, bringing precious water to residents, businesses & farmers all over the North State. Isla is a farm market attendee and loves growing flowers.
June 2016
How does a dad parent five beautiful daughters? “With patience, laughter, and by helping each daughter perfect her own interests,” says Edward Tait, owner of Prime Martial Arts in Redding. Shown left to right, the girls with their dad: Alexis, age 14, loves cheerleading; Ava, age 10, plays drums; Amariah, age 8, is a tap dancer; Allison, age 12, enjoys cooking; and Aliah, age 15, loves taekwondo. All five girls are active in their church and participate in taekwondo and other activities.
Emily Kingsbury – 2016 Teen Music Contest Winner
We are happy to announce that Emily Kingsbury is the winner of a $400 gift certificate from The Music Connection for her winning essay on “How Practice Makes Perfect.” Congratulations […]
