“Feeling close to your spouse or partner is often the result of spending time together, doing things you both enjoy,” says couples counselor Alexa Elkington in Psychology Today. “Partners who […]
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The Fig Hunters: Tehama County’s Treasure Hunters
I tracked down the Burke family through Instagram and set up a meeting at Reiter’s Bakery in Red Bluff. Expecting to have a quiet sit-down with Priscilla, I was surprised […]
Siskiyou Opportunity Center Expands To Serve Shasta County Clients
Northern California is home to a vast network of support programs that enhance the lives of adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities by promoting financial independence, employment, community involvement and […]
Shasta Gravity Adventures – Strengthening Family Relationships and Building Community
“We have a strong belief that outdoor recreation builds and strengthen relationships among young and old,” says Monique Monmonier-Birch, co-owner with her husband, Christian Birch, of Shasta Gravity Adventures in […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Purging Toys
Until recently, I was convinced my life would be better if only we had more space. Until we got a bigger house or remodeled, I thought a special organizing system […]
Easy Ways Families Can Celebrate Earth Day
We all know taking care of the Earth is important, but it’s easy to let the busyness of daily life push thoughts of being eco-friendly to the back burner. Being […]
Start the Summer Season at the Wildflower Music Festival
Summer is just around the corner, with the promise of opportunities to enjoy a bounty of talented musical performers at outdoor music festivals throughout the region. Wildflower Music Festival, one […]
Earth Day Celebration, Education, Music and More in Mount Shasta
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito.” – The Dalai Lama Earth Day, celebrated April 22 every year […]
A Blastoff Birthday Bash
Children love birthday parties that cater to their special interests and parents often have a lot of fun planning a themed bash. This year, while homing in on a birthday […]
The Kind of Mother I Am
Inevitably my 18-month-old daughter will fall at the park. I will not try to catch her. On a typical day, my daughter will ingratiate herself with the kids whose mothers […]
Mike Nichols of Sootheze Therapy Products: A Hug from Red Bluff to You
Spring is upon us and with warmer temperatures and longer days there are sure to be more celebrations ahead—baby showers, bridal showers and birthdays, to name a few. Have you […]
The Neurodivergent Spectrum: Recognizing and Appreciating Cognitive Diversity
In the tapestry of humanity, each person brings their own unique set of characteristics and experiences. This includes neurodivergent individuals whose minds dance to rhythms all their own. The concept […]
Boost Baby’s Brain Power
Your baby’s brain grows faster from birth to five years old than any other time in their life. Each day they are discovering how the world works, understanding both verbal […]
