Winter can be more than dormancy and mid-term elections. There are plenty of crops that can be grown throughout the winter and they include some of the most nutrient dense ones; kale, bok choi and spinach. If you live in a climate with mild winters your winter garden can be overflowing with:
Read MoreA lot has been written on what the key ingredients of a happy relationship are: Affection, romance, communication, appreciation, respect, trust, acceptance, gratitude, compromise, patience, commitment, forgiveness, humor, and authenticity are some of the key elements of a happy relationship. Learning each other’s love language, and speaking it often is another key element.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year – the air is cooler, the leaves are turning colors and we are looking for something warm and full of goodness to sink our teeth into. This is also the time of year for #pumpkinspice everything. The problem – most of the items we turn to are loaded with sugar, fat and lots of calories. However, with a few simple tricks, you can keep all your pumpkin goodness and still avoid the holiday weight gain. After all, you need to save some calories for all the other decadent holiday goodies.
Read MoreIf it feels like you can't find toys that aren't made from plastic these days, you are right! In fact, “the toy industry uses 10 tons of plastic for every $1 million in revenue and is the most plastic-intensive industry in the world. 90% of the toys on the market are made of plastic.”
Read MoreHalloween Live Wire! The Kid Did What? By Contributor Cheri Cameron Newell
Halloween always brings a charge of energy. Flynn runs through our home like an Eveready Battery. Honestly… it’s exhausting! I love my kid, but sometimes I need a way to slow the live wire!
Read MoreA Timeless Investment: Tips for Starting a Vintage Watch Collection
Vintage watches aren't just timekeepers; they're treasured pieces of history with a hint of classic style. If the allure of these old-world marvels beckons you, here's a guide to embarking on your vintage watch collecting journey:
Read MoreNational Dog Day By Photographer and Contributor Simie Seaman
Read MoreWhen I dedicated my life to professional photography, I had no idea the amount of hard work that was actually entailed. When I have time to shoot for myself, I do what I can to take as much happiness from it as possible, because the next wave of demand is right around the corner.
Read MoreOur beautiful Peninsula doesn’t only have magnificent views but also some very photogenic birds and beasts. I don’t have photos of everyone because they just don’t stay still when you want them to!
There will be no snake photos so do not fear!
This spring I saw more foxes than any year previously and this little guy was quite happy to hang around and have his photo taken, even changing poses for me! My kind of model.
Palos Verdes blue (Glaucopsyche lygdamus palosverdesensis)
When was the last time that you saw the rare and irreplaceable Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly? Chances are you may not have ever seen it and if you haven't been to Palos Verdes you definitely never have.
Read MoreImagine yourself sitting on a couch with a heavy duty strap twisted across your lap like a seatbelt. You, the couch, and your entire living room are anchored to a 2,500 pound platform made of welded steel, and you’re in free fall over the desert. Five thousand feet above ground and approximately 20 seconds before impact, you release the strap, but it doesn’t move. You look down to see the twisted webbing in your lap and begin to untangle it. Five years ago, I put a good friend into this exact predicament.
Read MoreExperiencing a truly intimate connection with Earth and the natural world is something most humans dream about at some point in their life.
Read MoreHello again !
I'm Andre Navarro, Southern California freediver and ocean life awareness media creator. Recently I created a short YouTube documentary on the SS Dominator Ship Wreck on Rocky Point of the beautiful Palos Verdes Estates.
Read MoreTell your Story: Why Imaginative Play is Important for your Child's Development By Writer and Contributor Annamarie von Firley
Read MoreThe Sun By Lisa De La O Wyman
Read MoreExploring France by Train What an adventure! By Tour Guide Extraordinaire Dianne Gowder
In mid May I embarked on a three-week adventure exploring France by train starting and ending in Paris.
I was pretty flexible but one of the things I wanted to do was visit Monet’s Garden in Giverny and I was lucky to have a friend take me there. What a gorgeous place, we toured his house also.
Moving through Cycles with the Moon By Lisa De La O Wyman
In the waning days of Cancer season, we feel the glow of summer enliven our days. In ancient Egypt, the summer solstice corresponded with the rise of the Nile River, symbolizing the returning fertility of those life-giving waters. The sign of Cancer, which arrives on the solstice, is similarly maternal, a watery vessel sustaining precious new growth. It is the safe, nurturing container that supports the creation within – be it a child, an artistic project, an invention, or a transformed version of ourselves.
Read MoreMeet the Wines and The Winemakers of California’s San Joaquin Valley By Wine Aficionado and Founder of California Corks John Krause
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