Before you know it, it’ll be time to pack the sunscreen, swimsuits and bug spray for summer camp. Last summer, an estimated 10 million kids across the country went to […]
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The Joy of Pilates
Constant back pain led me to take my first Pilates class in 2009 and I’ve been involved with Pilates ever since. I love the constant challenge, learning about different pieces […]
Localicious: The Gluten-Free Belly
If we ourselves aren’t “gluten-free” we likely know of someone who is. “Gluten-free” simply means that one has removed gluten from their diet, typically due to a sensitivity, intolerance, or […]
Learning Blossoms In School Gardens Throughout the North State
In recent years, school garden programs have become a widespread movement to bring education outdoors and promote hands-on learning for children. Through community collaboration, gardens are blooming on elementary campuses […]
Be the Change: Patty Leal – Serving with Love & Respect
Patty Leal, public health nurse for Siskiyou County Public Health, likes to add her own final words to the quotation above: “because you were there for them.” As an advocate […]
Tips for Helping Your Child Master Math, Including Fun Ways You Can Learn Together
A few weeks back, I was volunteering in a 4th grade classroom. The teacher asked me if I would help a few students with their long division. I sat down with […]
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. […]
The Gateway Science Museum – Building a Bridge Between Community, Education & Nature
At the heart of Chico, nestled between the university, Bidwell Park, and the town’s downtown area, lays a local gem, the Gateway Science Museum. The museum stands out for its […]
7 Signs You Might Actually Be a Tree Hugger and How to Get There If You’re a “Wanna-be”
I guess it’s time for me to admit that I’m a tree hugger. Not the kind that would chain myself to a tree or live in a tree in protest, but […]
Localicious: Celebrate Celery – March is National Celery Month!
It’s the complementary crunch in a chicken salad, or the savory supplement in a stew. The fact is most of us use celery merely as an accessory in a tasty […]
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). […]
Bringing the World Home: North State Families Host Foreign Exchange Students
In an evermore connected world, opportunities to learn about other cultures are as easy as pushing a button. Yet none can quite compare with real, one-on-one experiences. Some North State […]
Be the Change: Joy & Keith Book – Growing Food, Cultivating Community
Keith Book always knew he wanted to be a farmer, while his wife, Joy, was voted “least likely to ever live on a farm” in high school. Together, along with […]
