Veteran Realtor Julie Bencosme Joins C21 Village
Andy Bencosme, managing broker at Century 21 Village Realty in Sierra Madre, recently welcomed back veteran realtor Julie Bencosme as the latest agent to join the firm. Julie Bencosme has been...
View ArticleBusiness Profile: Jon’s Rugs
By Gus Herrera When you step inside Designer Rugs & Kilims, aka Jon’s Rugs, in Pasadena you are stepping into much more than your typical antique rug store, you are entering an art gallery housing...
View ArticleCentury 21 Village Honors Top Producers for 2015
Andy Bencosme, managing broker at Century 21 Village Realty in Sierra Madre recently presented the annual sales production awards to the office’s top sales producers. The annual awards breakfast was...
View ArticlePlant a Pollinator Garden and Enjoy the Many Benefits
By Melinda Myers Whether planting a garden, enjoying the beauty of your landscape, or sitting down to a delicious meal, you have bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to thank. These essential...
View ArticleMonthly Feature: Beware Boba’s Sugary Secret
By Estefania Zavala March marks the beginning of National Nutrition Month (NNM), a month-long holiday in honor of eating well and making healthy choices. NNM is timed well, arriving long after New...
View ArticleMonthly Feature: Mixed Berry Myths
By Estefania Zavala Since March is National Nutrition Month, there is no better time to separate the myths from the facts in our eating habits. Beginning with a mystical fruit, we tackle berries....
View ArticleCreate a Garden Anywhere with Straw Bales
Add productive garden space and raise your planting bed with straw bale gardening. This technique allows gardeners to create raised bed gardens on a patio, lawn or any area with poor compacted soil....
View ArticleWistaria Festival Draws Fewer People This Year
According to many in attendance and local shopkeepers, this year’s Wistaria Festival lacked the vibrancy of years past. According to officials, approximately 20 street vendors decided not to show up,...
View ArticleExtend the Garden Season With Spring Planted Bulbs
By Melinda Myers Keeping your garden looking its best throughout the growing season and into fall is possible with the help of low maintenance spring planted bulbs. Plant them in spring among other...
View ArticleWhat’s the Nutritional Value of Quiche?
The beauty of quiche is that it can be virtually anything you like – heavy or light, entree or appetizer, holiday treat or a Thursday dinner. And to top off the versatility, you can create a...
View ArticleNavigating Child Custody During Summer Months
By Casey Marticorena and Don Schweitzer, Certified Family Law Specialists The summer is when many of us create some of the best memories with our children. For divorced parents who have limited...
View ArticleSierra Madre Garden Club – Butterflies
Come to the Sierra Madre Garden Club meeting on May 9 and learn about California native butterflies, the plants they use as larval hosts, as well as the best native plants to attract native...
View ArticleMonthly Feature: Dispelling the Myths About Autism
By Roshan Perera As National Autism Awareness Months comes to a close there are still numerous myths that circulate about what autism is and how to “deal with” autistic individuals. Compiled...
View ArticleFake Out: How to Sneak Healthy Twists Into Kids’ Favorites
Getting kids to eat healthy foods is a constant battle for many parents, but it is easy to pack nutrition into some everyday favorites without little ones being any the wiser. Follow these few easy...
View ArticleMom Knows Best: Even When Buying a Mother’s Day Gift
If choosing the right Mother’s Day gift has been your biggest challenge over the years, try taking a cue from mom herself. Millions of dollars have been spent researching and/or polling what moms...
View ArticleThe Latest Buzz Phrase in Health Care
Here is a buzz phrase you will be hearing a lot more of as part of our brave new world of health care: “integrative care settings.” Not to worry: This time, if you are a patient, you may actually...
View ArticleLA County Commission for Women Celebrates ‘Women of the Year’
The Los Angeles County Commission for Women, whose efforts educate, motivate, and inspire women, recently celebrated its 31st Annual “Women of the Year” awards event. Recipients were recognized...
View ArticleFive Tips: Preparing for Your New Addition to the Family
If you are expecting or have recently added a child to your family, you have likely begun making big plans for the future. One of the most important things to consider while preparing for a...
View ArticleBill to Step Up Public Safety Protections for Hospital Patients
Registered nurses are heralding the California Senate’s passage of SB 1076, by a vote of 32-5, a bill that would significantly expand public oversight and protections for one of the least reported...
View ArticleCreate Memorable Moments This Summer – Design an Outdoor Room for All to Enjoy
By Melinda Myers No matter your budget, space, or gardening experience, you can design an outdoor entertainment area for you, your family, and friends to enjoy. Start by gathering ideas from...
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