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Tools of the Kitchen Trade (But Really Just for the Fun of It!)
The kitchen is one of my favorite places to be, and I believe I’m truly lucky to feel that way. There was a time when I was convinced that cooking […]
Please Turn Off the Lights! Conserving Energy in Our Homes
“Turn off that light!” is a common refrain in most households today and a friendly but stern admonition that has been handed down in families for decades. Although it still […]
How to Enjoy the Benefits of Nature Inside, When You Can’t Get Outside
Spending time in nature is so beneficial to our health and well-being. It calms us, reducing feelings of stress, anxiety and anger. It has also been shown to improve focus […]
Movement Jumpstarts the Brain – Flipping the Learning Switch at Blue Oak School with S’cool Moves
“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able, of themselves, to impart purpose and direction to their lives.” Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) Today, parents have choices […]
McCloud High School: A Small School In Siskiyou County Rises To New Heights
“We’re not doing anything magical,” says McCloud High School Principal Jessica Bowman. “We’re just offering what should be offered at a comprehensive high school.” What Jessica considers natural elements of […]
Barry Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary & Educational Center
Ten years ago, Dana arrived at the Barry Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Center in Oroville, CA, severely malnourished and underweight. The year-old white Bengal tiger should have weighed well […]
College OPTIONS Inc.
Free College & Career Planning for North State Students College OPTIONS Inc. began more than 15 years ago, with a mission to make college and career information and opportunities more […]
Music and the Arts for the Teen Mind
Like many music teachers, Judi Richins has witnessed how learning an instrument helps teens “figure out who they are and what their place in this big world is.” Over her […]
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Teen Volunteer Program
Turtle Bay Exploration Park, located in Redding, has long been a favorite family destination in the North State. The non-profit’s 300-acre campus features the world-famous Sundial Bridge, forestry and wildlife […]
