Mar 1st 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

trader joe’s expands salmonella recall

Trader Joe’s Co., which has three stores in New Mexico, is voluntarily recalling all of its private label brand chocolate chip granola bars due to possible salmonella contamination. The announcement expands a recall announced on Feb. 10 in which the California-based company called back specific lots of its Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars. The recall now covers all code dates of the... read more

Feb 10th 10 Posted by Susan Fujiki

am i a tweep?

Q-   Dear Suzie…..One word - Twitter. I see you are on it. I don’t understand it nor do I understand what all the fuss is about. Is it worth doing? Help me “get it”. – Clueless Tweep ... read more

Feb 4th 10 Posted by Elaine Giftos Wright

the feng shui way

Have you ever noticed that there is a particular spot in town where a business can never flourish, regardless of its seemingly prime location? In your own home, do you sometimes feel uncomfortable, even if your home is very attractive and designed well? Sometimes we just can’t explain why one place feels better than another. Everyone is sensitive to a variety of energies in different places, and... read more

Feb 3rd 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

please fix the pot hole on my street!

Potholes that need filling, a streetlight out, and graffiti that needs removing are now an iPhone tap away in the City of Santa Clarita with the launch of the City’s new iService mobile app.             iService allows iPhone users to simply open the app, select an issue, take a picture, and tap “submit” – the app knows the exact location and sends the issue directly to the City staff... read more

Jan 27th 10 Posted by Susan Fujiki

uh oh! what do i do if my toddler has moved into my bed?

Q – What do you do with your sex life if your toddler has moved into your bed? I’m finding new meaning to rug burn if you know what I mean… – A. B. A – Good morning! Is it a good morning for you Miss A? Did you get a good night’s sleep with your toddler in bed wriggling about with you? Lots of action in bed with your hubby? I think not. I have a question for you –... read more

Jan 26th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

a lil birdie chirps in SCV

Wouldn’t it be awesome to get discounts in SCV on meals, services and shopping every day?  Well you can!!  25Score is a membership based Discount Card that can be used on a daily basis at your favorite restaurants, retail stores and on services in SCV!  That’s right, you can save locally…daily!  Recently A Lil Birdie wrote an independent review on 25Score and they came out... read more

Jan 19th 10 Posted by Marcy James

making 2010 different

Whatever your goals are, whether they are ‘Business‘ or ‘Personal‘ goals – don’t just take the “Let’s try it and see” approach to achieving them!! Tell yourself you will NOT fail in reaching your goal! Strive for perfection settle for progress and continue moving forward. If it’s fitness related, PHYSICALLY SCHEDULE IT ON A CALENDAR! Don’t just... read more

Jan 19th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

local bag lady

Have you ever considered replacing your resealable plastic bags for something more….green?  Sure resealables are convenient, but they are expensive and they are not an environmentally-friendly choice since they are difficult to recycle.  I recently found a local company that that has a “greener” solution for us all. Velcro closure and washable lining Random Sacks of Kindness will change the way you... read more