North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Kimberly Blaker

Kimberly Blaker

Kimberly Blaker is the mother of two and a grandmother. She remembers the challenge of trying to maintain romance in her marriage while raising kids – weekend getaways did wonders for her marriage and family life.

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Anneliese Peterson, mom of 5 children, keeps an eye on the family budget. Photo by Kimberly Parodi

A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned: Help Your Child Develop Good Saving Habits For Future Financial Stability

According to the student loan company, Sallie Mae, students aged 18 to 24 carried an average credit card debt of $1,183 in 2019. According to a report from College Finance, […]

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16 Smart STEM Toys to Boost Brain Power

STEM Toys Can Boost Knowledge, Understanding, and Interest It is more crucial than ever today that children develop a keen interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, commonly referred to […]

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Caring Gifts for Parents and Grandparents

Gifts from the Heart – From Kids to Parents and Grandparents Handmade gifts from the heart are treasures that will always be cherished by parents, grandparents, and those who have […]

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Host a Successful Yard Sale this Summer

Everything You Need to Know to Get Rid of Unwanted Stuff Is your garage, basement or closet overflowing from the heaps of stuff you’ve been saving? Do you rationalize this […]

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Paint Your House from Prep to Finish

Does your home’s exterior need a facelift? Painting your house doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. A bit of prep work and a fresh coat of paint […]

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The Subtlety of Heart Disease in Women

Heart Disease is Often Subtle in Women Know the Signs, What to Do, and How to Prevent It The leading cause of death among women in the United States is […]

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For the Love of Dogs – They’re More Emotional Than Scientists Once Gave Them Credit For

In living with and interacting with our dogs, we get to know them well. Despite their inability to talk, we often understand their emotions based on their body language. But […]

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How to Choose a Summer Camp Your Kids Will Love and You’ll Approve

Summer camp offers plenty of benefits, and many kids thrill at the idea of going away to summer camp. For some kids, particularly those who are shy, introverted or homebodies, […]

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Summer Camp – Choosing the Right One

Choosing the Right Summer Camp for Your Kids Summer camp offers plenty of benefits, and many kids thrill at the idea of going away to summer camp. For some kids, […]

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Atrial Fibrillation: Take Your Fluttering Heartbeat Seriously

Atrial Fibrillation Take Your Fluttering Heartbeat Seriously When we think of heart conditions, we often associate these thoughts with older people. Although aging does increase the risk of atrial fibrillation […]

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Teaching Kids About Kindness: Small Gestures to Put Smiles on People’s Faces

  Amid our busy lives, it can be easy to lose sight of the little things we can do to make the world a gentler, kinder place for others. As […]

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