Health & Wellness from A-Z

A healthier you in 2018. I’m gonna teach you (teach you, teach you), all about generalized health topics. A-B-C, it’s as easy as 1-2-3. Just kidding, it takes time and effort. And the known lack of instant gratification is enough to lead others astray—but not […]

Parenting is Like a Reality TV Show

My husband is an avid reality TV show fan.  And a few days ago, I caught a few minutes of Top Chef. When one of the contestants was asked to pack up his knives, I laughed out loud, realizing the parallels of the show and […]

Cabo San Lucas: Spend Winter Where Summer Never Ends

Winter doesn’t need to mean snow trips, fuzzy socks, and oversized puffer coats. While California is experiencing it’s coldest temperatures, Mexico is still basking in a summer-like glow. For warmer weather and a little sand between your toes, head south to Los Cabos to enjoy […]

Let It Snow: Winter Fun at Lake Tahoe

Now that the holidays are no longer holding you hostage, it’s time to escape the San Joaquin Valley to enjoy your very own seasonal sabbatical! And what better place to sojourn, than the plush, powder-laden peaks along Lake Tahoe? We dare you to take the […]

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Christmas in the City

We don’t need snow. In California our recipe for holiday cheer is a tad different—and warmer. Instead of heading far away to ring in the New Year, spend your holidays by the Bay, basking in the sparkling city lights. Here, giant gingerbread houses, sugarplum fairies, […]

Dressed in Holiday Style: Winter Fashion

Sure, Dr. Sues says, ‘Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store,’ but these sweet, sassy seasonal looks leave us wanting MORE.   ^ Jumpsuit: Stella Mitchell Boutique, Lodi / Jewelry: Stella Mitchell Boutique, Lodi / Shoes: Sam Edelman, Dillard’s   ^ Dress: Gianni Bini, Dillard’s / […]

Wines Worth Splurging

Tight budgets be damned! There are few times a year when purchasing that perfect bottle of wine is worth every painstakingly-earned penny—and holidays definitely make the list. With an abundance of dinner parties alongside friends and family, you’ve got to make room in your wallet […]

Poised to Perfection

Locals take the stage for Bruce Steivel’s Nutcracker on December 9 “Ballet has taught me that you can’t put half of your effort into anything… especially life,” says 16-year-old Alana Stewart of Stockton. It’s clear that this mature outlook, fueled by raw talent and dedicated […]

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Turn Up the Heat

Winter chills inside and out, so how are you staying warm for the holidays? Turn up the heat on home design with these hot design tips that will have you wishing winter never ends. Toasty Toes Stop cringing over too-cold bathroom floors every time you […]

Raw Talent: Mikasa Japanese Bistro

Harry Yu is on a roll, and ready to showcase his restaurants across San Joaquin! As another pot of freshly brewed green tea rounds the table and a second batch of spicy edamame and sizzling gyoza arrives, so, too, does the first wave of rolls. […]

Las Vegas

Looking to take your vacation to new heights? Head to Vegas where buildings tower over the infamous Las Vegas strip, the attractions take you soaring above city lights, the liquor is top shelf, and even the poker is high-stakes. Dinner with a View Vegas is […]

Friendsgiving

I don’t know about you, but there’s something about this time of year that draws me closer to family and friends. Maybe it’s my love of Thanksgiving, the one holiday that isn’t associated with gifts, costumes, or heart-shaped chocolates! It’s about taking the time to […]

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