From the first steps of their firstborn, Bobby and Brandi Fano knew they wanted to raise their children with a spirit of adventure. “We wanted them to be exposed to […]
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Road Trippin’ – Healthy, Kid-Friendly Snacks for the Road
Parents know that a hungry kid equals a cranky kid, and let’s not forget that parents get hungry and cranky, too! Nothing like a car full of “hangry” road trippers […]
20 Tips to Save Money on Your Car & Gasoline
Owning a car is expensive. You must pay for insurance, gas, maintenance and then unexpected expenses like repairs or accidents. So, I’m always looking for ways to save money. The […]
Be the Change: Cindy Dodds – Mirroring Kindness and Compassion in Shasta County
“One day, I went to a grant writing workshop,” says Cindy Dodds, founder and executive director of Tri County Community Network (TCCN) in Burney, CA (burneytccn.org). “I came home announcing […]
Uniquely Us: Not Your Garden Variety Theater: A Summer Program for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum
For many individuals with special needs, skills such as learning to express and interpret basic emotions, making new friends and working with a group can be challenging at best. For […]
This is Tehama: The Mothers and Daughters of Bud’s Jolly Kone
Who puts a twinkle in the eyes of North State kids? Who put a twinkle in a young sailor’s eye, so much that he hitchhiked home from San Diego every […]
Paradise Chocolate Festival – A sweet reunion for Paradise
As owners of Joy Lyn’s Candies in Paradise, CA, Bill and Pam Hartley have dedicated themselves to spreading smiles with delectable sweets, but also through serving the community. In […]
Create a Healthy Family from the Top Down
Spring is upon us, and nothing reminds us more of fresh love than sunshine and warm air scented with blossoms. Love relationships move through many seasons. Similarly, to Mother Nature, […]
How Motherhood Made Me Appreciate My Mom
When I look back at each important moment in my life—the day I learned to drive, my graduation, my wedding, the birth of my first child—my mother is always standing […]
Localicious: A Meal for Mom Made Expressly by Dad & Kids
As a mama I can tell you that I often think about spending a little time to myself, second to that fantasy is having someone prepare food for me. The […]
Ultimate Trail Magic: Hike It Baby
Whether you put boot to dirt or follow the pavement for some urban hiking, answering the call of the trail with your baby is not only do-able, it’s a bit […]
Paul Hendricks – Terrain Park Climbing Center
Climbing the Walls for Healthy Family Fun Red Bluff Natives As a native of Red Bluff, CA, Paul Hendricks and his brother Kevin grew up exploring California. “We were fortunate […]
Uniquely Us: How to Make the IEP Process a Little Less Stressful
For most parents of special needs children, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings are a routine part of life once their child is old enough to start school. Regardless of whether […]
