A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Holidays

Eight Things to do with Your Family During the Holiday Break

By Stacey Leigh Mohr | December 24, 2024

The holidays are such a wonderful time of year, with family gathered from near and perhaps far, and kids home from school for winter break. We’ve got some great ideas […]

Healthy Holiday Feasting

By Heidi Haskins | November 4, 2024

The holiday season is upon us, which also means that feasting season has begun! Whether hosting family and friends at your home, contributing to a potluck or attending family gatherings […]

Celebrate the Holidays in the North State Family Style!

By North State Parent | November 4, 2024

Celebrate the Holidays family style this season while creating memories with your loved ones. Our top picks here offer outings which fill the spirit with the wonder of this beautiful […]

How to Host a Holiday Cookie Exchange

By Christa Melnyk Hines | November 28, 2017

Cookie exchanges are inherently rewarding. Not only do you have a chance to share one of your family favorites, a cookie swap is a festive way to feed your guests […]

Holiday Gift Shopping – Two Local Toy Stores Bring Back The Fun

By Pamela Llano | November 29, 2015

Toys and the holiday season go hand in hand, but trying to find the right gift in a crowded mega store or on the vast expanses of the Internet is […]

The Only Way to Be Enduringly Grateful This Thanksgiving

By Dr. Kelly Flanagan | October 30, 2015

This month, in America, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. On that day, we’ll focus on being grateful for what we have. And then on Friday we’ll shop ourselves broke. The two […]