Linn and Benton Counties, Douglas County

This idea just made my day. I am so glad to share it with everyone.  We all have 25 pennies, and so this is a very very easy way to make someone smile.   Pay It Forward: Pennies From Heaven    It can be simple and inexpensive to put a smile on someone else's face. This was not my own idea, but I ...

Is a Foreclosure a Good Deal? Foreclosure 101 in Santa Cruz County Have you ever wanted to buy a foreclosure because you thought it would be a great deal? Foreclosure is a process in which the owner of the home was not able to make the monthly mortgage.  After several missed payments, the bank wh...

It's Baaaccccckkkkk!  Is there a Haunted House in La Selva Beach?  Come join in the fun for La Selva Beach's Annual Halloween Party. WHEN?  October 31st TIME? 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. WHAT?  Games, Prizes, Food and the HAUNTED HOUSE.  Boo! WHERE? At La Selva Beach Clubhouse   Come dressed and ready ...

Just a few more days to get your pumpkin in Watsonville, California, and I know the perfect place.  Jimmy's Pumpkin Patch on East Lake Avenue near the Fairgrounds in Watsonville, CA. There are still plenty of pumpkins to choose between.  Make sure to bring your camera. There are many things for t...

It's not just a Pumpkin Patch... It's a Destination!  Crystal Bay Farm in La Selva Beach, CA  Fall is officially here in Santa Cruz / Monterey Counties. Leaves begin to change color, the ocean breeze is just a bit cooler, and we see pumpkins everywhere.  From wonderful pumpkin drinks to fall deco...

This information regarding finding my personal Social Media URLs has been so valuable to me that I thought I would re-blog it. I just know someone out there needs this. Don't fret if you're not sure how to find your own url on social media sites.  They can be a little tricky, This post will help ...

Buying a Beachfront Home in Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties Beachfront living is an exciting and relaxing lifestyle.For many homeowners, a beachfront home represents one of the highest level of luxury.  If you have dreamed of owning a beachfront home to use as a vacation home or a full-time reside...

Are you a Clutter Bumpkin? (a.k.a. Hoarder) Many of us want to simplify our lives. We want to cut stress from our lives. Consider how many magazine articles, books, blogs, websites are devoted to helping us achieve less stress. Physical and mental health professionals are attributing illnesses, n...

Did you know the entire poem about Columbus? I know this is being reposted after Columbus Day, but I thought it was worthwhile to remember what we learned in our history classes.   You may remember this poem from your childhood ...   In fourteen hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue. ...

Yes, this tells my age.  I am forever double-spacing after periods. HOWEVER, with our new technology, including the AR blogs, I am continually going back and deleting that extra space. It seems that little extra space actually throws off indentations and formatting around pictures, etc.  My quest...