Making The Most of a Mile: Mile Wine Company

The new kid on the block gets all of the attention, and for Mile Wine Company, being the latest addition to Stockton’s Miracle Mile has definitely had its perks.

“We did a lot of market research before, so the initial wave of popularity was expected to some degree,” says co-owner Cynthia Marsh, who owns the Mile Wine Company with her husband Paul. “People were having to go to Lodi or Sacramento for a similar experience. We knew there was a demand, so we are happy to be the ones to fit that need.” The […]

Career Academy of Cosmetology: No Beauty School Dropouts Here

If you’ve ever thought about breaking into the cosmetology field, there’s no better time than the present with a school like The Career Academy of Cosmetology right in your backyard. The Career Academy recently moved into a new building that also underwent a facelift last […]

Plan A Progressive Holiday Dinner Party

  The holidays conventionally suggest entertaining, which can sometimes translate into a distressing burden. This year, ease the angst of entertaining and assemble a crew of your closest couple friends for a progressive dinner. A trendy variant on a potluck dinner, this safari supper divvies […]

Stockton Symphony Holiday Pops

Behind only the San Francisco Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Stockton Symphony takes the title for California’s third-oldest performing orchestra. Dating back to its origin in 1926, the Stockton Symphony continues to deliver spectacular holiday performances year after year. Audiences are always in for […]

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Santa Sightings

Decorating a tree, sipping from a steaming cup of hot cocoa or baking holiday cookies to the merry tunes of Bing Crosby…this list wouldn’t be complete without a visit to see the jolliest man of the holiday season. Make this year more magical by catching […]

Options for the Home

She used to dress mannequins, but now she dresses homes. And her confession? She hates shopping. Whether or not we believe her, we won’t say, but this we will: Sherri Swass knows a thing or two about design. […]

Lodi Cooks and Home Thyme: Making cooking easier in San Joaquin

Gathering around the dinner table with your loved ones is a classic scene every holiday season. But in order to cook up the perfect meal, there are essentials every kitchen must have. San Joaquin County is home to many outlets where you can finds all the items you’ll ever need to transform your kitchen into the perfect holiday entertainment space. You may even collect a new recipe or two along the way. […]

Jingle Belles: Holiday Fashion

Tis’ the season for merry celebrations and holiday parties! Looking fabulous at your next soiree need not be a hassle. Vibrant colors help to spread cheer! And, with sparkling jewelry adorning your decolletage, you’re sure to be the belle of the ball this season! […]

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Washington D.C. and Virginia: A Presidential Visit Getaway

We recently returned from another wonderful trip to the East Coast and had a rather unique agenda. Our goal was to spend five days in Washington, D.C. visiting as many meaningful historical highlights as possible. And the more iconic museums and renowned memorials we visited, the more we came to realize how truly important a visit to our nation’s capital should be for all Americans. We then embarked next door to northern Virginia to concentrate on visiting the famous estates of four of our most renowned U.S. presidents. […]

40 Ways to Celebrate the Season: California Style

There’s a reason we live in California. While the rest of the country braves below zero temperatures, we wake up to sunny skies and mild weather all winter long. This month, celebrate the holiday season in a way only Californians can. […]