Tim in Vacaville, CA is looking for ways to save on heating and cooling costs. Tim asks: “I’ve been trying for a few months now to save money on heating and cooling costs. Actually, I’ve been working hard to cut costs all throughout my budget and one area that seemed…
When I was a kid, I used to hate shopping for clothes. There wasn’t a day growing up where I wouldn’t have preferred to be playing outside or, when I got a few years older, to be tinkering with the cars and engines in my dad’s garage over pretty much…
Over the past five years or so, I’ve really enjoyed the renaissance that has been going on in Midtown Sacramento. I love seeing all the new bike lanes, the farmers markets, the local restaurants, and, yes, even the nightlife. All these things have come together to revitalize the area in…
Over the many years that I’ve lived here in California, I’ve had my fair share of friends who decided, for some crazy reason, to move out of the state. I mean, I guess I understand moving to the Bay Area or Southern California (sort of), but out of state?! These…
A good friend of mine is an animal lover and she’s always adopting strays of all shapes, sizes, and ages from our local shelter. She’s a genius when it comes to caring for dogs in particular—especially the ones that need the most love and affection. Recently, she was telling me…
