Month: October 2014
California Closets
What’s a Woman to do With All Those Shoes? The kids have gone back to school, the holidays are around the corner and the seasons are changing, making this time of year notorious for its chaotic qualities. The last thing needed in your morning routine […]
Tips From Tiffany: Setting The Scene
It seems everyone has their eyes glued to their smart phones or tablets these days. It’s easy to deride social media for taking the place of face-to-face conversations and to lament the days that thank you notes were written on stationary and sent off with […]
BTA SOLAR – Soak up the rays in cost efficient ways
If you’ve got a utility bill, Stockton’s BTA Solar can show you how to supplement or eliminate your electric utility costs for decades to come. As an efficient and effective form of energy, solar power uses the sun’s energy to produce electricity so you won’t […]
10 Great Dates in October
Manteca Kiwanis Pumpkin Fair SATURDAY OCTOBER 4-SUNDAY OCTOBER 5 ‘Tis the season to celebrate the pumpkin harvest and all things fall at the annual Manteca Kiwanis Pumpkin fair in Downtown Manteca. The fair will include, of course, pumpkin themed food and drinks, photos and games, […]
DIY Haunted House
Halloween is truly a fun time of year. In addition to the joys of costumes and candy, this particular holiday offers a great opportunity to put your creative cap on and get seriously crafty. We encourage you to start a new family tradition, a mid-October […]
Treat your Mind Through The Decades in 35 Ways
35 Ways to Health and Happiness Too often, women let their obligations take precedence over their health. Stop it, ladies! There’s nothing wrong with taking a little time to take care of yourself. In order to help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of […]
Larger Than Life Kind of Love
A dog serves many different purposes for all different kinds of people. For some, they are like a child, apart of Christmas card photos and milestone family moments; for others, a companion for the kids or a way to teach responsibility, and keep active. Regardless […]
Solicitude for Special Needs Pets
A Three Legged Purpose It’s no secret our pets are important members of the family. We care for them like children, tracking their favorite toys, schedule and daily needs. For some, the day-to-day care required varies, based on age and circumstance. Just like us, as our […]
Chicago: Architects, Authors & Al Capone – Oh, My!
Oprah Winfrey may be the face of today’s Chicago, but there was a time when names like George “Bugs” Moran, Frank “Tight Lips” Gusenberg and Johnny “The Fox” Torrio trilled off the tongues of frightened citizens. And, while these mobsters of yesteryear have been swimming […]
Last Word: MY Best Friend IS A DOG
I think Henry Wheeler Shaw said it best… “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” Growing up, we had a family Sheltie and I became a “dog person” the moment my father brought him home in […]