Community. That’s what drives Jacob Davenport. And as a real estate agent serving Stockton—the career that moved him from his hometown of Sacramento—becoming part of the community and keeping his ear open to those around him drove his career. Jacob, however, knew he could do […]
For Carlos Carrasco, COVID-19 presented an unexpected opportunity to rediscover his childhood hobby, connect with his daughters, and lift the spirts of local kids. What started with his daughter’s desire to get out of the house and stave off the quarantine stir-crazies turned into a […]
Love is deeply rooted in psychology, emotions, and brain chemistry, so it’s no surprise that it is difficult to quantify. But thanks to modern science and a little bit of statistics, we’re able to look at love in a whole new way. And what better […]
Sitting down with a nice cup of coffee, confusing forms with strange combinations of numbers and letters sent to you by the government, and racking your brain to recall everything that’s changed in your life in the last year…ah, yes! It’s tax season! To cap […]
Laminate, wood-look vinyl planks, engineered hardwood—these are all popular go-tos for San Joaquin County homeowners. And Raphael Hardwood Flooring does offer them all. However, if you ask Joshua Raphael what his company’s niche is, he’ll tell you it’s the authentic stuff. Hardwood floors—from installation of […]
There are a lot of ways to bring light into your yard. In the winter months, when daylight savings brings sundown before dinner, there are even more benefits to adding lights to outdoor spaces. In the backyard, these lights are often used for entertaining purposes, […]
Dreamy drizzles of snowfall, tree-lined streets bathed in lights, quaint restaurants housed in old Victorian buildings… Breckenridge is the romantic getaway every pair of lovebirds needs to fall in love all over again at 9,600 feet. Escape to the Rocky Mountains into this charming Colorado […]
What could be better than a custom-made cutting board for your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Cupid enlisted a family of four boys, ages 2-11, to spread some love this year with hand-made wooden boards. Nor your average kindergarten craft, the quality is truly blowing […]
Good-bye 2020 and good riddance. In 2021, we’re going to do better – starting by keeping those New Year’s resolutions. Sure, we said that last year (and the year before), but this time we mean it. It starts with optimism. Of the 50 plus percent […]
COVID-19 held the power to decimate Stockton when it made its presence known in our community back in February. Shutdowns and restrictions as well as political unrest and demonstrations have led many businesses to not only shutter their doors, but to board up their windows, […]
January 8 marks National Bubble Bath Day and we can only think of one way to properly celebrate. We’ve rounded up some of the best products—sold locally—to elevate your evening self-care session. So, run the water, grab a glass of your favorite Lodi vino, and […]
The sights, smells, and flavors of a well-loved garden are good for your soul, reducing stress and even building self-esteem. But more than that, gardening is good for your body, helping people get that daily dose of vitamin D, improving motor function, and burning calories. […]
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