Jan 19th 10 Posted by General

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

Jan 18th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

collecting for haiti in scv

Located on Ruether Ave in Canyon Country, Help the Children (previously Hunger Defense Fund) has been helping people with financial difficulties in the Santa Clarita Valley for years.  Many people remain unaware of their international connections.  With the name change they made it easier for us to see what this wonderful organization has been doing throughout the world.  Help the children is currently... read more

Jan 15th 10 Posted by General

a basic garden design 101

Garden design is a complex subject, but, as with anything else, you can start with the fundamentals. This article will give you an overview to designing with plants in your Santa Clarita landscape, starting with four areas to concentrate upon. PICK YOUR FAVORITE THEME. You will want to settle on a theme for your garden. Make sure it is something that will blend — it doesn’t have to actually... read more

Jan 14th 10 Posted by Elaine Giftos Wright

feng shui fountains

Maybe you have already heard how popular fountains and numerous other water features are for enhancing your own feng shui. Because of the constant movement of the water, fountains can draw abundance and prosperity into your home or business. Whether you choose a fountain that resembles an art piece or a simple tabletop fountain, with proper placement you will gain enormous benefits.. Moving water gets the... read more

Jan 13th 10 Posted by Susan Fujiki

is it ok to use my kid as a human traffic cone?

Q – Here’s my question, actually my friend’s question. I’m not saying I’ve done this or actually would consider it. . . but since you’re offering advice, answer me this: Let’s say you’re driving around a crowded parking lot, see an open space down another isle; would it be wrong to have your child get out of the car, run to the spot, and “hold” it... read more

Jan 12th 10 Posted by Elaine Giftos Wright

well-being workshop in SCV

SPECIAL WORKSHOP ON JANUARY 16th 2010 Health and Well-Being… This fun and informative workshop is not to be missed! Elaine Giftos Wright and Harriette Knight are both Masters in their field, and in this Workshop, you can find out how to make changes in your home and body to enjoy better health & well-being for you and your family. Join us for healing your home and body with Chakra Power and Feng... read more

Jan 12th 10 Posted by Harriette Knight

synchronicity or coincidence?

Coincidences? No way!  I believe everything happens for a reason, and things unfold just as they are supposed to.  This is called ‘synchronicity,’ which means that things line up exactly as they should, at the perfect time. Here is one of my favorite synchronicity stories. It was a Thursday morning in 1971.  I was in high school in Millburn, N.J., and my journalism class was taking a field... read more