Celebrate Earth Day April 22
April 16, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman Every year it seems Earth Day events become larger and more important. Once a fringe, “tree-hugger” celebration, Earth Day has become a mainstream significant day to
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California Beer and Wine Festivals
April 16, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman May and June abound with California wine and beer festivals. There is a festival for everyone including those looking for high end, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, or those
California State Parks are Home to History
April 9, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman California State Parks are the home of 29 National Historic Landmarks, significant historic places designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior because of their
Birds of a Feather… Flock to the SCV
April 9, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service estimates there are about 45 million birders in the United States. The number of people embracing birding as a hobby
Pub Trivia in the SCV
April 2, 2023
Big fun, getting bigger By Jim Walker Whether you visit your local pub specifically because it’s trivia night, or take your deep conversations elsewhere on such evenings, most likely you
Foodie Festival Fun
March 26, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman California’s food festivals are back! Last year many food festivals returned to operation, but some were scaled back events and other festivals relocated. In 2023 food
Take Time to Go Out of This World
March 26, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman From sci-fi to fantasy to real life science Southern California has numerous destinations for your inner “geek” to explore. There is no more exciting way to
How to Attend Live Shows
March 19, 2023
A Day trip to Los Angeles is not complete without a bit of Hollywood show business on your itinerary. Luckily, there are multiple opportunities to see a taping of your
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
March 19, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman After three years of no cowboy peach cobbler, no cowboy trick roping, no cowboy gunslingers or cowboy crooners, the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival will mosey onto
Five top tips to increase your productivity and manage your mental health
March 19, 2023
By Phillipa Collins Productivity and mental health are closely linked. With depression, anxiety and burnout being the most common manifestations of poor mental health, here is a list of five
Copycat Recipes That Taste Just Like The Real Thing
March 19, 2023
Anything they can do, you can do better. By Camille Lowder Delish.com We LOVE a copycat recipe here at Delish. Not only is it fun to try and figure out
California’s Literary Locations
March 19, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman California may be most famous as the home of Hollywood and thousands of films and television shows, but it all starts with the written word. Here
L.A. County’s Most Historic Locations turn 100
March 12, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman Turning 100 years old is a milestone for people, places and things. This year Los Angeles will see several historic locations reach centennial status. Hollywood Sign
Strong, Stylish Spring Home Upgrades
March 12, 2023
5 renovation projects where brick takes center stage Springtime is a perfect opportunity for homeowners to begin planning renovations to enhance the interior and exterior of their living space. Because
Soaking Up a Spa Vacation
March 5, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman Hey baby, it’s been cold outside! This winter’s numerous cold snaps in the Santa Clarita Valley accompanied by snow, hail, rain and wind, encourage dreams of
Irish Beef Stew
March 5, 2023
Guinness + Stew = St. Patrick’s Day Gold by MAKINZE GORE Traditionally, an Irish stew (aka Guinness Stew) is made with lamb, which you can totally do. Our version includes
10 Affordable Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal
March 5, 2023
Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make some updates without
Five Natural Herbs that will Help you Sleep
February 26, 2023
By Ryan Nicklin Sleep is your body’s natural way of healing itself. Good quality sleep prepares you for a productive day ahead. You need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to
Wild About Wildflowers
February 26, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman Wildflower season in Southern California is here. It normally starts mid-February and lasts through April. Because of the recent heavy rains everyone is hoping for a
Home Décor 2023 What’s Hot, What’s Not
February 26, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman After spending the last three years cooped up at home, everyone is pretty sick of seeing the same four walls, day after day, after day. Spring