When: Wed Sep 1, 2010 12pm to 1:30pm  PDT Where: Simpson University, 2211 College View Drive, Redding, CA 96003 MORE INFORMATION: Event Description: Simpson University's 9th Annual Business Luncheon "Becoming an Emotionally and Relationally Intelligent Leader" with Gues

Remember my tomatoes? Well, they’ve totally bit the dust. When I first brought them home they were flourishing in their pot on my patio. I thought my “black thumb” had greened and was

I’m drawn to metal like, well, like a magnet. I tend to collect a lot of mismatched items like metal hooks because they look cool and who says hardware has to match?   Being a notorious key misplacer, I’ve lined up hooks in the entryway of my home where I grab my keys on t

Shasta (Northwest Redding – Redding, California, US) Details Exceptionally clean mobile located on a dead end street providing a quiet location w/visitor

Should you consider ear tubes for your child to prevent ear infections? Probably not, according to a study from researchers at New York’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine. (Learn more about

The Fisher-Price iXL—think of it as an iPod Touch for the younger demographic—is an electronic gizmo for kids ages 3-6 years, according to the manufacturer. It’s a story reader, game player, MP3 player, digital photo album, and

Recent headlines from The Consumerist: United Airlines Forgets About 9-Year-Old PassengerNext to Disney World, the one place children want to spend the day is the kids lounge at O'Hare Airport in Chicago, right? Just ask the 9-year-old who was left there fo

When shopping for a backpack for your child, keep these guidelines in mind: 1. Inspect before you invest. Check carefully for: Sloppy stitching or loose threads, which can indicate poor manufacturing Raw, exposed fabric edges, which can fray and weaken the fabric, and possibly get stuck in the zip

Shasta (Northwest Redding – Redding, California, US) Details Upgrades abound in desirable River Ridge subdivision home! Situated on a corner lot with lus

Shasta (Northwest Redding – Redding, California, US) Details Upgrades abound in desirable River Ridge subdivision home! Situated on a corner lot with lus

This Week’s Redding Real Estate Update: Residential Market Statistics Active Listings:  1,628 (from 1,632 last week and 1,613 two weeks ago) Pending Listings:   452 (from 448 last week and 450 two

Some 30,000 Nap Nanny portable baby recliners have been recalled after a four-month-old baby fell over the side, became entrapped, and died. The recliner had been placed

If you have two or more boys living under your roof, then you can certainly identify with this category. But any child may be interested in these toys to be introduced by JAKKS Pacific, Mattel, and Spin Master this fall. (Note: We hav

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Marketing to children and parents“Pressure on food companies to stop marketing sugary cereals, soft drinks, and ‘junk’ foods to children seems to have worked—somewhat—and kids are seeing far fewer ads for unhealthy foo

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This summer Leatherby’s Family Creamery and Angelo’s Pizza Parlor in downtown Redding are offering a Farmers’ Market Menu. The items on the menu are made from produce purchased from local farmers markets and change weekly based on what is in season and available at the market each week. So far

The Sweetspot experience: Yesterday I picked my daughter (age 4) up from “school” early to spend some quality time together.  We did some shopping for the offic

FREE cooking demo and samples! Ever wondered what to do with all that delicious produce available at the Farmers’ Market? Then don’t miss Chef at the Market every Saturday, 9:30 am at the Redding Farmers’ Market (777 Cypress Avenue, Redding). Local chefs, caterers, nutrition educators and ot

Recall: Playard tents, due to strangulation hazard The death of a two-year-old boy has prompted the recall of some 20,000 Cozy Indoor Outdoor Portable Playard Tents Pl

Come down to the winery after work and enjoy our new Happy Hour. Half Off Appetizers and Drink Specials Tuesday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm.  1700 California Street in downtown Redding!

Our community is full of people and organizations who go the extra mile to help others be healthy. Please help us find them and recognize their great efforts! Healthy Shasta is accepting nominations for Action Hero awards through July 30th, 2010. An Action Hero is any individual (adult or youth), group, business, or orga

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Allow me a Norman Rockwell moment. I’m picturing my family sitting around the table at dinner. An array of steaming, made-from-scratch dishes with tantalizing aromas cover the table. Pleasant conversation is punctuated by en

Maybe it’s the fiery Leo in me, but shades of red have always pulled me in. The pastel petals, cheery pinks and fervent crimsons just make me feel all warm and fuzzy.   If you’re looking for color inspiration, take a cue from favorite summer fruits and flowers. You can use these vibrant, ch

Kids will be kids, and sometimes they have a hard time paying attention, sitting still, and controlling their behavior. So how does a parent know if a child's daydreaming, overexcitement, or trouble finishing homework is normal or a warning sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? (See 

Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of 44,900 Karino Baby Pacifiers because they fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can s

It’s hot outside, but even hotter inside a car. On a 90-degree day, the temperature inside a vehicle can quickly rise another 20 degrees in just the first 10 minutes. Here are some tips for driving in the summer heat with ch

(Northeast Redding – Redding, California, US) Details Custom home on 5 acres with inground gunite pool. A beautiful setting and lots of room to roam here. Proper

Being a mom, and having fellow moms (and dads) as friends, I’ve noticed that the two words most likely to raise anxiety are “potty training.” New parents, especially, are inclined to suffer through this landmark stage. We

Shasta (Anderson – Anderson, California, US) Details This 1,375 square foot 3 bedroom home could be a great investment with some TLC! Home already has a swimming

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A backyard can be a world of fun as well as a safety hazard for your toddler or young child. If you plan to use garden equipment such as lawn mowers or tractors this weekend, keep these safety tips in mind to prevent injury to your child. (Learn more:

More drop-side cribs have been recalled, including 82,000 drop-side cribs sold at Pottery Barn Kids over the past 10 years. (The model pictured at right is just

You may often toss a shopping or diaper bag around your child's stroller handles, but if the stroller wasn't designed to carry that extra weight, it could tip over. The best advice is, don't hang heavy objects

It’s a thrill when your baby starts to take those first teetering steps—but now that she’s on the move, you have to do a whole new round of babyproofing. To keep your home safe for your little explorer, make sure certain

Here we are, the 8th day in a row where North Carolina temperatures are topping the 90s. While my coworkers are sporting cute, little summer dresses and flouncy floral skirts, I’m sweating in pants. Why? Because my legs are covered in unsightly mosquito bites! Ugh… Well, I’ve done a litt

Thanks to the versatility of table saws and power miter saws, making angled cuts requires only making some simple adjustments, not switching to another specialized tool or machine. That said, the cutting dyna

Not everyone is the same size, but furniture typically is. For example, the height and width of the seat of a kitchen or dining chair is usually around 18 inches, and the back ranges from 30 to 4

10-3238 (Main Street – Shasta Lake, California, US) Details This is a great little home for the first time home buyer or investment. It’s under $130

On a hot day, temperatures can spike much higher on playground equipment and surfaces—sometimes up to 140 degrees or more. At that heat, a child can get badly hurt in just a few seconds, suffering second and third degree burns.

When you're taking care of a new baby and juggling other challenges in your life, it's easy to let your own diet slide. Big mistake. If you don't take care of your nutrition needs, you may not be able to do as good a job o

I’m the type of parent who gets misty at the slightest sweet things my kids may do, and I was positive my daughter’s preschool graduation would make me cry a little. And it did! But I also beamed with pride and happiness for her a

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When: Fri Jul 16, 2010 8pm to 10:30pm PDT Where: The Atrium at Redding’s Downtown Promenade, Market Street, Redding, CA 96001 MORE INFORMATION: Event Description: Local artisans, designers, enthusiasts, hobbyists, artists and writers from right here in Upper California present the

When: Sun Jul 11, 2010 12pm to 2pm  PDT Where: Hen House bar on Hartnell Avenue, Redding, CA 96002 MORE INFORMATION: Event Description: Alright, sand, volleyball net, white volley ball, a full bar, bartenders, and security??? for free? pay for your own drinks?? Holy Moly sign me up!!

Summer fun“While it may seem desperate to dip into the kid's wading pool, a miniature pool offers almost all of the relief of a swim in a full-fledged lap pool at a fraction of the price. Plus, a dip in a tiny pool is a li

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Especially in the summer, open windows pose a risk of injury and death for young children. “Screens are meant to keep bugs out, not kids in,” said Chrissy Cianflone, Director of Programs for Safe Kids USA, in a

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