It’s that time of year when families are gearing up for various summer activities. Our beautiful part of the North State provides ample possibilities during these hot months for both […]
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Three New Twists on Old Crafts
Paint by numbers, latch hook and friendship bracelets have been around forever but what about some newer types of arts and crafts projects? If you’re looking for a different activity […]
Localicious: Flower Farms & Edible Flowers are Leafy Delectables
In the mood for a drive? How about a drive to one of those places that will leave a lasting memory? I’m talking about those quick little road trips that […]
This is Tehama: Northern California Renewal; Field to Fork Tehama
Northern California’s recent wildflower super bloom was a welcome sight, momentarily helping us to forget the destruction wrought by the 2018 fire season. The flowers beckoned us outdoors after a […]
Our Golden State Offers Seven Historical Places to Visit in Northern California
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 […]
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 […]
