Every Halloween, you may marvel at the kaleidoscope of colorful candies your children collect when they go trick-or-treating. While you might assume these sweets are harmless, the scary truth is […]
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Are You Playing With Fire? Plan Ahead To Protect Your Family Should Disaster Strike
When it comes to home disasters, children are most likely to experience a fire. Preparedness and planning saves lives, but nearly three-quarters of Americans have never developed or practiced a […]
Soroptimist International: Local Women Making a Difference in the North State
Valerie Sawyers-Stroud spent most of her life working things out on her own. For years, the single mom postponed the dream of pursuing her education so she could focus on […]
One Mamapreneur’s Story Reflects A National Trend
“I wasn’t doing this for others – I was starting a business for me and my family.” As the director of Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI), I hear this often. A […]
Women Helping Women: Business Owners Find Value in Networking
In times of tragedy and opposition, like last month’s devastating fire in Weed, members of Siskiyou County’s two Women in Business Network (WIBN) chapters are there to encourage one another […]
This Season’s Harvest Happenings
Autumn is a perfect time to begin or continue a traditional visit to harvest happenings in our region. Pumpkins, colorful gourds and winter squash all provide a cornucopia of color, […]
Special Fun for Babies and Toddlers Circle Time at Apple Blossom Baby
When Darci and James Crossin first sat down to map out a plan for their maternity and baby goods store, Chico’s Apple Blossom Baby, circle times were part of that original […]
Serving Youth Makes Our Days Magical! How I Found Happiness By Doing Second Grade Over And Over Again.
Being a Foster Grandparent brings joy to my life every day. After retiring, I spent three years reading every book that sparked my fancy on the shelves of the Mt. […]
Not Just About Animals … 17 Great Things About 4-H
In my family, our search for different activities for our children led us to 4-H. We discovered the program offers much more than experiences in farming and raising animals, which […]
Curiouser and Curiouser: Butte County Children Perform in Alice In Wonderland Jr.
Imagine yourself in a place beyond your wildest dreams, where a bite of cake or a sip of drink can make you grow or shrink, and mysterious talking Cheshire cats […]
