Let us not forget all the wet folks in Texas. I received an email from a Blogger, Amy Locurto who had these great tips for ways we can help even from Sunny California! Amy Blogs on her website and has so many great tips and recipes that will make your head spin! She also posted a great article with some coping devices which is the last item of our helpful list. Our hearts and prayers are with all of the people displaced and menaced by the weather and flooding. How can you

If you are like me, I LOVE new technology and getting statistics that help me make better choices. The Newest version iOS 11 Apple Watch is now dipping it's whole leg in the Healthcare arena. There are so many new features, an entire article by Jordan Kahn that you can read HERE, but I wanted to get the news about about the amazing technology they've developed for Diabetic patients. Google tells us: 29 million people in the United States (9.3 percent) have diabetes. 1.7 milli

School is back in session, daylight savings is just around the corner and there's still so much to do. You most likely received the CAASPP (CAlifornia Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) Score Report from your student's year-end testing in the mail over the summer. Although the State tried to make the report clear and concise, you may still have questions as to how to interpret the data. Here is a helpful video to explain how to interpret the report. There are ma

PLEASE HELP MATTRESS FIRM SUPPORT LOCAL FOSTER CHILDREN Back to school shopping—fun, confidence building, and a classic end-of-summer outing. But with school shopping lists getting longer and longer, it can be challenging for foster families to provide all the needed supplies. And for foster kids who are moved to a new home unexpectedly, there’s often no time to shop. That’s where we come in. With your help, local foster kids and families can get the school supplies they nee

We all know that searching for and viewing potential homes is the fun part of the home-buying process. The not-so-fun part? The mortgage. But if you don't pay attention to the details, your mortgage can end up dragging down the enjoyment of your new home and cause some major regrets. Here are a few mistakes to avoid to ensure that you love your mortgage terms as much as your hew home. Don't find your home first: Shopping around for the best mortgage rate should be the first s

Going green is great for the environment, but that's not the only benefit. When you make green upgrades in your home, it can also lead to some major savings. Solar panels: The upfront cost is big, but the long-term savings are huge. Solar panels will cost several thousand dollars to install, but ongoing maintenance costs are very low, and a typical system could save you hundreds of dollars per year. You can even sell your surplus electricity. Wood furnace: Wood-burning furnac