What moms really want for Mother’s Day
May 5, 2019
Each spring, dads and kids of all ages spend hours trying to think up the perfect Mother’s Day gift to show Mom just how much they love her. Despite their
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Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun
May 5, 2019
Make a twig basket for spring plants It’s spring! Here’s a fun family craft that gets you outside, with your eye on nature’s beauty for collecting and crafting a simple
Fun, useful room remodels for when the kids leave
May 5, 2019
Once the kids leave the house, it can feel overwhelmingly empty and quiet, like something’s missing. While it may take some adjusting to recreate the spaces your kids once occupied,
Afternoon Tea for Mother’s Day
May 5, 2019
Treat your mother to an exceptional Mother’s Day by hand crafting a special occasion afternoon tea in her honor. Avoid the temptation to buy ready made items for the dessert
Lisa McDougald — descendent of Titanic survivors
May 5, 2019
For the Fortune family of Winnipeg, Canada, the first months of 1912 held a great deal of excitement. The family had spent months traveling on The Grand Tour of Europe,
Eleven animals who love spring just as much as we do
May 4, 2019
The weather is getting warmer and the flowers are blooming — spring is here. It’s the season where everything is growing and coming to life, even the animals, which means
Young Marines program strengthens SCV’s youth
May 4, 2019
Ten “young marines,” ranging from ages 8 to 15, stood perfectly still and in formation as Tim Stratton, a retired U.S. Marines master sergeant and executive officer of the Santa
Fighting cancer with screenings, awareness
May 3, 2019
While there are lots of local effort to raise awareness about mental and personal health, many Santa Clarita Valley residents still aren’t sure what diseases they should be screening for
Community leaders give their best pieces of advice
May 3, 2019
Advice is an interesting thing. Sometimes it’s good; sometimes it’s terrible. That’s why the best advice lies in the eye of the beholder. However, there is an occasional piece of
JoAnn Peters Gets To Ride Up Front…
April 29, 2019
Since I started this Time Ranger trail ride some 30 years ago, we’ve had several readers who have gone from the here-&-now into the forever pages of local history. My
Five ways children benefit from creative playtime
April 28, 2019
When kids pretend to be their favorite superhero, it may look like sheer fun at first glance, but experts say that imaginative play also benefits children in a number of substantial
Grow Tomatoes Decoratively
April 28, 2019
Just because tomatoes may be one of the most popular home-grown edible plants, just because straight-from-the-garden tomatoes taste better than store bought (even organic) versions, just because tomatoes are much
Calendar of Events: April 28 to May 11, 2019
April 28, 2019
ONGOING FF Mondays, 10 a.m. Join Barnes & Noble every Monday morning at 10 a.m. for a special Toddler Storytime at the Children’s Stage. Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd.,
Easy Mother’s Day crafts even Dad can do
April 28, 2019
When it comes to surprising Mom for Mother’s Day, few things are more heartwarming than handmade crafts from the kids. But what starts as a good intention can quickly become
Hart District sports teams earn academic honors
April 28, 2019
The CIF-Southern Section released the winners of the 33rd annual Ford Academic Awards, and three Santa Clarita Valley sports teams received the top honor. The awards are based on a
Create mosaic art using those colorful eggshells
April 28, 2019
The days following Easter are much like the days following many anticipated holidays or celebrations, feels anticlimactic. You might spot a lone jellybean the kids passed by during their frenzied
Beat the Heat
April 28, 2019
It seems as though summers in California are just getting hotter and hotter. The air is dry, the sun beats down making any cement unbearable to walk on barefoot and
Crafting Like the Pros
April 28, 2019
It’s a Thursday night at A R Workshop in Saugus and between the sounds of wood being sanded and electric drills whirring, there is laughter and the occasional cheer. Veronica
Drought-resistant plants help save money
April 28, 2019
pring has come to California and drought-resistant plants are a good option for residents looking to add some new plants. These drought-resistant plants can help save money, because they require
When rust comes in, tinting home windows
April 28, 2019
When rust comes in Hi Robert, I’m in Stevenson Ranch, and about four years ago, we had wrought iron fabricated and powder coated for our property, which has hillside and