California Christmas Towns
November 27, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman One moment you’re basking in the sun, frolicking at pool parties and gasping at the cost of your summer air conditioning bill, the next, WHAM!, you
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Holiday Giving in the SCV
November 27, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman It’s the time of year to count our blessings. For many it’s also the time of year where many people seek to give back to the
Top 10 Most Popular Second-hand Designer Brands in the US
November 20, 2022
Melissa Myers In 2021, the global market value of second-hand and resale apparel was estimated to be worth $96 billion. By 2026 this is estimated to rise to $218 billion.
Holiday Fun!
November 20, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman It seems as if there aren’t enough days left in the rest of the year to enjoy all the holiday fun scheduled throughout SoCal, especially events
5 Common Black Friday scams and how to avoid them
November 20, 2022
By Polly Percival Black Friday and Cyber Monday are very enticing days for shopping before the holiday season begins, allowing for discounted prices on favorite products. However, with this encouragement
The Thanksgiving Table
November 13, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Your Thanksgiving table might look slightly different this year. The cost of a traditional home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner has increased significantly from 2021. The cost of the
Improving Your Status with Mortgage Lenders
November 13, 2022
Owning a home is a dream shared by millions of people. Investing in property that can be owned within 15 to 30 years of closing on the home makes more
Steps to Properly Manage Blood Pressure
November 13, 2022
Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, about 75% don’t have it under control,
History and military buffs: Access once top-secret facilities at the National Cold War Center in Arkansas
November 12, 2022
Few events have shaped American society like the Cold War in the 20th century. The global conflict, riddled with propaganda between the world’s two dominant superpowers – the United States
Holiday Entertainment
November 12, 2022
By Michele E Buttelman It’s never too early to plan your holiday entertainment activities. Tickets to many events are often sold out if you wait too long and in the
How to control Stress
November 12, 2022
By Terry Tanakri It’s no secret that for many of us, we’re living in stressful times! There’s a continuing pandemic with an ever-mutating virus, political division, the war in Ukraine,
Where to Go, What to Do in November
October 30, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman It seems like only yesterday that we rang in 2022. Now the year is quickly coming to a close. Before the mad rush of the holidays
Ventura County Wine Trail
October 30, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman According to the Beverage Trade Network California is the largest wine producing region in the United States with more than 1,200 wineries and 107 different American
CalArts at 50
October 30, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman In 1961 legendary animator Walt Disney and his brother, Roy O. Disney, guided the merger of the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music, founded in 1883, and
2022’s most popular Halloween Costumes
October 23, 2022
New research has revealed this year’s most Googled Halloween costumes in every state. The research conducted by fashion experts Boohoo analyzed Google Trends data to establish the most Googled Halloween
Five of the best exercises to try without having to leave your home
October 23, 2022
By Jean Deware Contributing writer With the winter months upon us, it can often be difficult to leave the house and brave the cold to head to the gym –
Halloween Thrills and Chills
October 23, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Boo! It’s time for Halloween fun. Put up the spooky spider decorations and cover everything with cobwebs. Then head out and enjoy some thrills and chills
A Caldron Full of Fun
October 23, 2022
Exhuming last-minute Halloween activities in the SCV By Jim Walker As we enter the last days before Halloween, you might wonder if there is some spooky fun still to be
Make Family Birthdays Fun Again
October 16, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Now that social gatherings have returned to family calendars there are many opportunities to make family birthday celebrations fun and unique in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Finding California’s Most Unusual Sports
October 16, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman It’s no secret that California is one of the best destinations to visit for world-class sports. From its mesmerizing water games and long-distance marathons to championship-winning