Talking to your kids about school shootings

After every school shooting there is an outcry for change or solutions to make sure it doesn’t happen again; however, already in 2018 there have been at least 17 instances of gun... Read More

Home & Garden

The street trees of San Francisco

By Julia Strzesieski

Street trees beautify a neighborhood. Few would argue that it’s more enjoyable to walk down a tree-lined boulevard than a concrete corridor. On Friday, April 27 we celebrate Arbo... Read More

Home & Garden

That leaky kitchen faucet

By Julia Strzesieski

Probably nothing in your kitchen gets as much use as your kitchen faucet — arguably the most functional and utilitarian piece of equipment in the house. A leaky faucet is probabl... Read More

MomSense

Navigating kindergarten decision time

By Liz Farrell

For many, March means the start of spring, college basketball, and this year, a few more inches of snow in Tahoe. But for parents with children hoping to enter kindergarten in the ... Read More

Wellness

Memory: The key to keeping with it

By Thalia Farshchian

It is estimated that 24 million people around the world suffer from dementia, and this number is predicted to double every 20 years until at least 2040. Brain conditions are not li... Read More

MomSense

Sharing the love on Valentine’s Day

By Liz Farrell

I remember Valentine’s Day being such a fun day as a kid, racing home to go through my candy and cards. Now, even all these years later, I love watching the same excitement in my... Read More

Home & Garden

Ladder choices

By Julia Strzesieski

Many simple chores around the house require a ladder. Because many homes in the city feature high ceilings, even simple tasks such as changing a light bulb might require a ladder t... Read More

Home & Garden

Get organized in the new year

By Julia Strzesieski

Along with reactivating that gym membership, shedding a few pounds, eating more healthfully, and kicking the nicotine habit, getting organized is one of the most common New Year’... Read More

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Tech tips for the new year

By Liz Farrell

It is almost the new year and if your house is like mine, Santa has come and gone but not without leaving a few new devices under the tree. The start of the new year is typically w... Read More

Wellness

Beyond weight loss: The importance of detoxing

By Thalia Farshchian

As the season of indulgence transitions into the new year, people often feel the need to reinstate balance and get back into a routine. Detoxification practices have become more ma... Read More

Home & Garden

Forcing bulbs for winter color

By Julia Strzesieski

After the glitz and glamour of the holidays subside, give your home or office color with forced bulbs. Start now so you can enjoy blossoming flowers in the rainy months of the new ... Read More

MomSense

Family fun for the holidays

By Liz Farrell

Fall always feels like a sprint, and as soon as Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to put our heads down and get to the finish line of the new year. All that racing and hustle and b... Read More

Wellness

Most common health questions asked during the holidays

By Christopher Bialecki

December marks one of the happiest months of the year; however, from family visits to holiday traveling, the season can also be stressful. It’s important to remember to focus on ... Read More

Home & Garden

Tips for holiday home projects

By Julia Strzesieski

We are coming in full-speed ahead to the holiday season! With family and friends starting to gather this time of year, holiday hosts want a warm, welcoming home atmosphere. Aside f... Read More

MomSense

Family dinner: How to make it happen

By Liz Farrell

When I was growing up, family dinner was a priority for our family, and it happened at least five or six times a week. In high school, before we left for the football game or the m... Read More

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