making change easier

making change easier

There are times when the importance of relationships become crystal clear.  My parents just moved across the country  and my youngest son is finishing High School and he bought his first car.  All of a “sudden”, I am (in a way) no longer the ‘first’ daughter of my parents. (This will be my sister’s job now that my parents will be moving just a few miles from her home.) I am not “needed” as a mother on a daily basis by my children.  As a minister, I am called upon to recognize these kinds of passages with ceremonies.  Most often and most recognized are naming/christening ceremonies, memorial services and weddings.  There are other equally important transitions in one’s life…. others we would do well to...

zombies on old town

zombies on old town

On Thursday, 10/20, Zombies and costume enthusiasts will enjoy a thrilling good time on Main Street at SENSES. Creep on over and give us your best chilling shriek at the scream meter, receive a Zombie wound at our specialty makeup booth sponsored by ARTree, or take a haunting photo in a casket with your friends.     Don’t miss hours of live entertainment by Platinum Groove, themed drinks from the Vu Bar & Lounge, food trucks, specialty performances by Shooting Stars, and other dangerously fun promotions. Admission is FREE so grab your friends and your disguise and meet us on Main Street – we’re dying to see...

curling and real estate?

curling and real estate?

Not too long ago I took a Curling Adventure in the Santa Clarita Valley!  The Ice Station held an Introduction to Curling.  It was wonderful and I am pleased to share this experience with you as well as the insights into the differences between Curling and Bowling. What does this have to do with Real Estate in the Santa Clarita Valley? The community of the Santa Clarita Valley offers a variety of team and individual sports.  Whether you are interested in individual sport from running clubs, walking, hiking or swimming to team sports for all ages, including Soccer, Bowling or Curling.  My team and I are proud of our our community and want to work with to meet your Real Estate needs, or to answer any of your questions or concerns with Real Estate. Enjoy the...

community collection event

community collection event

Properly Dispose of Private Documents, Electronics, and Medication for Free The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the City of Santa Clarita present the Fall Safe and Secure Community Collection Event on October 22, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for free and proper disposal of personal documents, unwanted electronics, and expired or unused prescription medications. The event will be held at Westfield Valencia Town Center in Parking Lot 6H, located at the corner of Magic Mountain Parkway and Citrus Street (closest access point is off Citrus Street). “The City is partnering with the Sheriff’s Department to provide residents with green services that also help protect your identity,” says Mayor Marsha McLean. “I encourage everyone to...

GMOs we want to know!

GMOs we want to know!

We are on the verge of winning the fight to eradicate GMOs (Genetic Modified Organisms) from the U.S. food supply. A California ballot initiative has been launched that requests a mandatory GMO labeling requirement in place. This, one would hope, would result in nearly all U.S. food producers discontinuing the use of GMOs to avoid the embarrassment (and cost) of having to print GMOs on their labels. This would be amazing! So what is a GMO? A general definition of a GMO is when a small piece of genetic material such as DNA from one type of organism is artificially inserted into another organism.  This is not the same practice of growing hybrid plants where you cross a red flower with a white flower and get pink flowers.  Genetic material is the...

22 ways to use QR codes

22 ways to use QR codes

Today’s technology moves at a fast pace. Just when you get a handle on one part of it something new is already being used. QR codes are the biggest trend in marketing to all those smartphone uses. Smartphones have a free APP available to download that scans these generated codes and reads what is encrypted on them. These can be a great asset to your marketing campaign so have some fun with them. QR codes connect the real world with the digital world. Though the sky is the limit, here are some examples of what you can do with QR Codes. Business Cards- Stick a QR code on the back of your business card and have it link to your phone number, send a text message, link to your website, or even take someone to a Youtube video. Flyers-Handing out flyers door-to-door?...