Client First Realty gave pumpkins to walk by Halloween revelers in Rancho Cucamonga on October 30. Organized by Client First’s Kerry Thomson and Evelyn Hawkins, the Pumpkin Fest featured free pumpkins and photos for kids. CFR is planning more community programs. The next is planned for Thanksgiving.
Some people are surprised that olives grow on trees. And while olives are often taken for granted they are important ingredients in a multitude of delicious recipes. Want to know more about olives? You might consider visiting the charming Graber Olive House in Ontario. In 1769 Franciscan missionaries from Spain planted the first olive trees […]
Sometimes you just need to get away and breathe fresh air and bask in the warm sunshine. If you are lucky enough to live near the San Gabriel Mountains above Rancho Cucamonga you are fortunate to have access to the natural beauty of the North Etiwanda Preserve. This southern California protected wilderness area is comprised […]
In the past, while raising four kids and caring for numerous dogs and cats, rabbits, turtles, snakes, hamsters and more, my large front and back yards would get seriously wild and unkempt. There were times when I waited way too long to have the house painted or the driveway resealed. My kids often elevated the […]
1. Support your community. For every dollar you spend in locally owned stores you are backing your neighbors and their families. If you allow your money to flow into your community chances are others will do the same and a network of caring is established. So whenever possible, even if it costs you a little […]
How ready can you be when an earthquake strikes? No one is ever completely ready for an earthquake. But as we know by watching the news from around the world, one could happen at any time, especially here in California. And although one can never be totally prepared, having a few essentials squirreled away can […]
Isn’t it annoying to spend time and money trying to pick out the perfect watermelon only to get it home and find it has a disappointing texture or bland taste? Selecting a good watermelon is an art form. Memorize these tips and impress your friends and family with your perfect pick. Weight A ripe melon […]
Your house can be a place of peace and comfort where you gather to rest and rejuvenate. If you don’t feel happy, calm or soothed in your living space here are some ideas on ways to improve it. Look What does your house look like as you approach it? Is the front porch tidy and […]
We all know about air pollution in our cities but do you know that the air inside your home can have a high level of pollution as well? Yes, the very air you and your family breathe while sleeping, laughing, and eating can be toxic. The pollutants come from outside but also from the perfumes, […]
Purchasing a home? Here are some tips: 1. Increase your credit score by paying off debt and keeping any balances low 2. Be realistic about how much house you can afford and stick with that figure 3. Boost your savings account and save for the down payment. 20% or more down may help save additional fees […]
