Renee Wendy’s romance with pottery began with chemistry. “The Merrill Pottery Co-Op at UC Santa Cruz studio needed someone who could mix glazes,” she recalls, “and I’m a chemist, so […]
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The Women’s Fund: Mobilizing Women in the Redding, CA Area Through Strategic Philanthropy
Hatched in 2009 during the depths of the nationwide financial crisis, The Women’s Fund of Redding probably should have failed. After all, how could a philanthropic organization take flight when […]
The Juggle is Real – Tips, Stories and Resources to Encourage Moms How to Start and Grow a Business
To be both a mother and a successful business owner is a dream of many women and a reality for a few. Is it possible to have a functional, loving […]
Managing Yourself in Time
One of my mentors, Bill Truby, taught me the following: “We don’t need to learn time management because we simply can’t manage time.” He said, “The reality is that there […]
Be the Change – Yvonne (Nenadal) McQuaid: Giving Children A Strong Start In Life
Yvonne (Nenadal) McQuaid describes herself as “getting to the age where I’m starting to look back at my career.” But Yvonne doesn’t show any sign of slowing her efforts to […]
Localicious: Snack Attack – Calming After-School Cravings
School’s back and so are after-school appetites. Finding creative snacks that keep kids full until dinnertime can be a trick. Fortunately, northern California offers a wide variety of local products […]
In Motion Fitness Embarks on Chico’s Most Ambitious Mural Art Project Ever
In Motion Fitness, a high profile local fitness center in Chico, California, is midway through what will ultimately be the largest outdoor mural art project in Chico history. The larger-than-life […]
Fun Educational Websites You Won’t Want Your Kids to Miss: Websites That Take the Work Out of Learning
Limiting the time kids spend on the computer in this digital era can be a daunting task. But there are plenty of fun educational sites kids will love that make […]
Pediatrician Q&A with Dr. Zeke (Ezekiel Melquist, MD)
Q: As back-to-school time approaches, many parents dread the first month or so, as many kids get sick in those first few weeks. Why does that happen? A: Each child has […]
Guidebook To The Past: How To Research Your Family Tree
Do you ever wonder what life was like for your ancestors? Where did they come from? How did they live? Did their choices have an impact on how you live […]
Fencing Offers Fun, Fitness, Focus and Competition to People Across the Spectrum
Swashbuckler wannabes of America, En Guarde! Fencing, once thought only to be a sport for the elites (and Europeans), is on the rise. Just ask Margaret Brunelle, owner of Chico […]
Real Fruit Popsicles
The recipe for these delicious and dietitian-approved frozen treats was adapted from the blog “All Things Green” by Maria Baath. I took her advice to make them a little sweeter […]
Daytripping – Five Fun Picnic Spots
Finding time to get away isn’t easy. Many of us don’t have the time (or money) to get away to the coast or to Tahoe on a regular basis due […]
Brighter Days: Red Bluff Library’s new location gives patrons easier access to the library’s treasures
While browsing Facebook recently, Tehama County Librarian Todd Deck came across this post: “Why do we even have public libraries anymore? Aren’t they completely outdated?” Deck, who has a master’s […]
