North State Parent magazine

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

Michelle Cave

Michelle Cave

Michelle Cave is a certified Nutrition Consultant & Nutrition Educator and has been practicing for over 13 years. She studied Holistic Nutrition at Bauman College, in Berkeley, CA and is a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. Find out more: www.familynutritionconnection.com

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Localicious: Food for Thought

Since the 1800s, people have said, “You are what you eat.” With today’s fast-paced lifestyle and an overabundance of junk food readily available, that phrase has become even more poignant. […]

Localicious – The Extraordinary Birthday Party

A child’s birthday is a special time, a milestone filled with laughter, joy and fun.  Whether celebrating with friends, family, or both, there is nothing better than seeing the excitement on […]

Lola Lodigiani, along with her husband and business partner Lou Lodigiani (known as "Farmer Lou" to many), loves working the land and bringing to harvest the best mandarins for taste, quality and sweetness. "It’s the love of serving our customers and the kids at school that gives us the energy every year to keep giving back to nature what nature gives to us," she says.

Localicious: The Almighty Citrus

The winter season brings with it many wonderful elements that make it magical. From snowflakes and snowmen to warm fires and hot chocolate, winter is a special time of year. […]

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Localicious: A Time For Thanks… & Stuffing

Thanksgiving is a time of traditions, a time to be thankful, a celebration of the changing seasons, and a feast to be shared and enjoyed by all. Likely every family […]

Localicious: Bees, Bees, Honey & More

Bees have been performing their pollinating duties millions of years – the oldest recorded bee fossil, embedded in amber, is dated at 100 million years. Native to Europe, Asia, and […]

Localicious: The Splendor of Summer Smoothies

The smoothie craze has arrived and is here to stay. There is no better way to satisfy the taste buds with the flavors of summer than with a delicious, creamy […]

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9 Simple Steps for Optimum Health & Wellness

We are all familiar with the term “spring cleaning” when it comes to our homes. Sometimes it seems like we take better care of our homes than we do ourselves. […]

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The Well Stocked Pantry for a Successful Cooking Experience

The secret to being a good home cook is having a well-stocked pantry. This doesn’t mean having everything under the sun in your pantry (and never using half of it). […]

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Localicious – Chocolate: The Way to a Woman’s Heart

Everyone knows that the way to a woman’s heart is chocolate, right? But did you know that chocolate is also a way to keep a woman’s heart (or anyone’s heart) […]

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Localicious: The Corn On Your Plate

Corn has been a staple grain of many cultures’ diets for centuries, with the earliest uses dating back to approximately 5000 B.C.E. Cultivated in an array of colors, yellow and […]

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Localicious: What’s In Your Lunch Box?

With the hubbub of the new school year and getting everyone back into the routine of early mornings, homework and afterschool activities, healthy lunches can make all the difference in […]

Localicious: Celebrating The History & Traditions Of Cinco De Mayo

Most of us are familiar with the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo. Many celebrate it annually with their favorite Mexican cuisine, margaritas, and maybe even a piñata. Do we understand […]

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