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Aug 18, 20232 min read

Ways to be More Sustainable in Your Home

Sustainable home practices don’t only reduce your environmental footprint. They also contribute to the health of the planet. It can feel...

Aug 11, 20232 min read

How Landscaping Increases Home Value

Increasing the value of your home can go beyond interior renovations and upgrades. Homeowners tend to overlook a powerful asset waiting...

Jul 21, 20232 min read

Tide Pools Guide

The coastline of California is an ideal escape for nature lovers. Something that makes the coastline unique is the multitude of tide...

Jul 3, 20232 min read

Understanding the Prime Rate and How It Can Affect You

Understanding the concept of the prime rate is one of the best ways to explore how it impacts everyday finances. It is an interest rate...

Jun 16, 20232 min read

Strawberry Season Recipes

Strawberries - summer’s juicy, red jewels. These fruits may come in a small package but they make up the perfect base for several yummy...

May 26, 20232 min read

The Significance of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on our country's history and to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military....

May 11, 20232 min read

Avoiding Burnout

Burnout - a silent but effective obstacle to productivity and mental wellness. According to an article from Forbes, New Outlook On...

Apr 17, 20232 min read

Going Paperless at Home

Earth Month continues through April. We have another way for our readers to practice mindful, eco-friendly habits. One of the ways to...

Apr 14, 20232 min read

Composting For Beginners

April marks a celebration that everyone should find ways to commemorate. It’s Earth Month! Earth Month is an opportunity to reflect on...

Mar 22, 20232 min read

How to Avoid Scams During Tax Season

While convenient, technology and online communication have become a double-edged sword, especially during tax season. Scammers use...

Mar 10, 20232 min read

Pies for Pi Day

March 14th, known in some circles as Pi Day, is the day to honor the mathematical constant pi (π), a symbol that filled a few of us with...

Mar 1, 20232 min read

The Key to a Healthy Heart

Keeping your heart healthy is important for a happy and fulfilling life. And the good news is, it's not as hard as you might think! Read...

Feb 15, 20232 min read

Time Value of Money (Why You Should Start Saving Now)

Money today is worth more than money tomorrow - an aphorism that should be THE saver’s guide at all stages of life. Conversations around...

Jan 26, 20234 min read

The Basics of Cryptocurrency and What You Should Know Before You Start Using it.

From the beginning of time, currency has been evolving. Before the term "money" was even a thought, people would barter until about 5,000...

Dec 21, 20222 min read

Fun Facts and Hot Spots to Whale Watch This Season!

Most will agree that gray whales are one of life's most incredible spectacles! Whether you're visiting California or are fortunate enough...

Dec 12, 20224 min read

Hot Chocolate Recipes to Make Your Dreams Come True!

This is the perfect time of year to snuggle up with a cozy blanket by the fireplace and sip a cup of creamy, comforting, and decadent hot...

Dec 7, 20224 min read

Ways We Can Show Gratitude Everyday

This time of year can bring an array of feelings ranging from joy to anxiety. However we find ourselves, there is one word that we can...

Nov 21, 20223 min read

Preparing for Black Friday the Right Way!

That's right; Black Friday is coming! Every year we anticipate it, watching for the unveiling of those epic annual deals and door-busters...

Nov 2, 20223 min read

Yummy Fall Recipes to Get Your Taste Buds Excited!

There's no better time to get your taste buds rev'n and ready for the highly anticipated and sought-after comfort foods and meals this...

Oct 18, 20224 min read

The Importance of Planning for Fire Safety

October is known as Fire Safety month, and for good reasons! With the weather cooling down, we turn on our furnaces and fire up our...