
Rafting on California’s Rivers
Some of my favorite summer memories involve water. Floating on an inner tube in a lake, or a shallow river, is among life’s most blissful moments. I remember when our

Some of my favorite summer memories involve water. Floating on an inner tube in a lake, or a shallow river, is among life’s most blissful moments. I remember when our

Memorial Day weekend is the official start of the summer grilling season. Time to fill up those propane tanks for your gas barbecue and gather your ingredients for your signature

Road trips should be spontaneous and are best taken in a convertible with plenty of junk food stowed aboard and no schedules to keep. While familiar haunts are favorite road

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Treat your mother to an exceptional Mother’s Day, by hand crafting a special occasion afternoon tea in her honor. Avoid the temptation to

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer The bold, black headlines echo down through the years, staring up from the fading, crumbling newspapers that carried the tale of death and

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Every family has special, and varied, holiday traditions. Some families open gifts on Christmas Eve. Other families have a strict “No Gifts Opened

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Oil played a significant role in the Hanukkah story, the small jug of oil that miraculously provided fuel for the Temple Menorah for

As a child I remember sitting impatiently at the kitchen table waiting for my tray of cutout sugar cookies to decorate. My favorite cookie cutters were the angel and the

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer When I was a child, Thanksgiving was a huge production. It was always held at my grandparents’ home and included a vast array

We used to go camping every year in our 1963 Wheelcamper, inherited from my husband’s parents. We wanted to show our daughter the natural wonders of California and beyond. Among

The farm-to-table movement sweeping across the country is nothing new to residents of California and the Santa Clarita Valley. We’ve been enjoying the “fruits of the land” for as long

From Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park to the magnificent mansion of silent movie star William S. Hart, these landmarks in the Santa Clarita Valley are a “must-see” for every SCV

California is home to nine national parks, more than any other state — Alaska is second with eight. History of National Parks On March 1, 1872, Congress established Yellowstone National

It’s summer in the Santa Clarita Valley. It’s hot. What can you do with the family that’s fun and gives you a sweet, cool treat as a reward? One of

Spring has sprung, and with the danger of frost long past it is time to get your summer veggies into the ground. Gardens, of all kinds, can be challenging in

Interior designers report that the latest style trend for home décor is a “nod” to vintage and retro furnishings — styles reminiscent of the 1800s and early 1900s. Think spooled

It’s time to plant your spring garden. In these uncertain times, gardening is not only one way to be productive with your free time, but it’s a great family activity

Southern California is emerging as a serious contender in the world of fashion. No longer does New York Fashion Week, or the runways of London, Milan and Paris dictate the

For home gardeners, the new decade brings a quickly emerging new garden trend — adding native plants into traditional gardens or transitioning gardens into a landscape of native plants. Why

“Sustainability” is the newest “buzzword” for 2020. Everyone is pitching the concept of “sustainability” in everything from food to fashion. How can you join the “sustainability” movement? What is ‘Sustainability?’