By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Pssst. Mother’s Day is coming on May 9. With busy spring schedules on family calendars, it’s not too early to begin preparations to pamper
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer It’s been a long winter, and now it’s time to celebrate a new season! Nothing says spring like the zingy taste of citrus, and
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer This spring, as we near Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, the thought hits me how I’m actually very grateful for recycling and the
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer When you think about gardening and preschoolers, a spindly bean sprout emerging from a half-pint cardboard milk carton might come to mind. Every child
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer As a kid growing up in California, most of the vegetables I ate, with the exception of steamed artichokes and corn on the cob
Santa Clarita single mother Diana Moreno found herself without income just as she needed it most, when the pandemic closed schools. “I’m a full-time student, but I was working as
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Make simple no-bake bird’s nest treats with your kids to celebrate spring. Drop peanut M&Ms or natural-looking candy eggs in each one. Or for
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer When a snack attack hits, or you crave a sweet dessert after a meal, what do you reach for? Crunchy cookies, creamy pudding, silky
Legend has it, in the depths of Castaic Lake lies a world-record bass, and while record-breaking catches might be few and far between, the lake remains a hidden gem for
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Fill your house with the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17. These creative and fun-to-do family activities will keep
While the pandemic brought about a number of challenges, it also inspired opportunities — like the brightly colored bus full of preschoolers who can often be heard singing along with
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Classic recipes sometimes scare me off. Too many steps, too many risks for failure and too many pans to clean. No wonder I was
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer What do you think of when you hear the word “table”? In your mind, do you see the large rectangular piece of furniture in
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer We’re a granola-eating family. When the tall jar in our pantry reads almost empty, it’s time to stir up and bake a new batch.
After largely spending much of last year sheltering in place, children lost precious quality time in the classroom and with their extended family members. However, there’s still a number of
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer If broken and worn-down crayons are showing up in drawers, backpacks, art-supply tubs and even the car, don’t throw them out! Instead, collect them
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Except for stray pine needles hiding between sofa cushions and underneath area rugs, our holiday decor with all its warm scents, glitter and glow
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Just when it seems your young child has drifted off to sleep for the night, a plaintive voice echoes through the hallway. “Mom! I
The coronavirus crisis intensified the challenges many faced before the pandemic, but the challenges also spurred several initiatives that helped bring the community together. Perhaps most encouraging, many of those
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Put “Snowflakes Sunny-Side Up” on your breakfast menu and the nutritious surprise will brighten even the darkest of wintry mornings. Made with colorful slices
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