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

Feb 3rd 10 Posted by Susan Fujiki

what is that buzzing in your hand?

Q – Dear Suzie. I experienced a bit of a problem this week. My kids found my/our box ‘o sex toys. Can you imagine the horror I felt walking into my bedroom and seeing my son holding hot pink fluffy handcuffs and my daughter holding one of my adult toys! They have never found them before and now I don’t know what to do? I hear you are an expert in this area, what would Suzie Do?” -... read more

Feb 2nd 10 Posted by General

flavor of the month…$8000.00 tax incentive or $6500.00 tax incentive….which would one would be right for you?

Ever get restless or anxious, thinking something big is happening and you are being left behind…out of the loop? The time to take advantage of the tax incentive is now. The extension and an additional extension for current homeowners clock is ticking. The deadline date to be in a signed agreed purchase contract is April 30th… Closed by June 30th. As consumers, we have become very good at negotiating... read more

Jan 29th 10 Posted by General

santa clarita gardening this week

Now that the big spate of rain is passing into history, you can start thinking about the garden again. First, make sure some of the moisture drains away from your soil before working on it. Even walking on mud will compress it, squeezing out helpful air pockets. And muddy shoes don’t do a lot for your interior decor either. So let the soil dry out a bit before gardening starts. Keep an eye on the... 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 22nd 10 Posted by General

winter garden

The weather may be less predictable at this time of year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still do plenty in the garden.  As I’ve mentioned before, it is not recommended to walk on soggy soil as it compacts the clay particles, not to mention it makes a mess of your shoes.  But periods between rains are ideal for clean-up and planting.  All that foliage blown off trees is perfect to break down in a... read more

Jan 20th 10 Posted by Susan Fujiki

is it ok to pretend i’m the same age as my children?

Q – Is it ok to sometimes pretend you’re the same age as your children or is there a fine line to having too much fun? What would Suzie Do? – from @thevanillabean (via/ Twitter) ... read more