Parades, picnics, barbeques, and fireworks mark the middle of summer and the celebration of American Independence. It’s been awhile since that American History class so, although some of the exact dates are still debated, a quick history lesson goes a little something like this:
1775 – The Revolution is in full swing with New England colonists wanting separation from the Kingdom of Great Britain and King …
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Earth Day Food & Wine Festival
Once again, my favorite healthy food & wine event of the year is peaking around the corner. Food, wine, music, and zero waste, in my book, equals a heckuva no-guilt good time. This is the 5th annual festival and it looks to be quite a bash. The usual savory suspects will be sharing their culinary delectables; Thomas Hill Organics, Cal Poly Organic Farm, Happy Acres …
SLO Health & Fitness Expo
Regular exercise is important for everyone for many reasons. Regular exercise doesn’t mean you need to join a gym or do anything that you are not comfortable with. If you don’t stay in your comfort zone, chances are you won’t stick to it. Continued research shows that just 3o minutes a day, four days a week helps to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, increases energy, decreases …
California’s Pacific Coast Highway
It’s been called America’s Most Beautiful Drive, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) winds along California’s West Coast from sunny Southern California to the surreal Redwood forests of Northern California. Considered a byway (a side road less traveled) Highway 1 can hardly be considered less traveled. Plenty of visitors take the time to drive the Pacific Coast Highway, the more famous portion of Highway 1, and …
ARTI Gras San Luis Obispo
If you can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, but are getting an itch to break out your mask and purple, green, and gold duds (come on, you know you’ve got them), we’ve got the place for you. The hard-working San Luis Obispo Arts Council is, as I write this, busy planning the second annual ARTI Gras fundraiser, a celebration of food, fun, …
San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month
Locals and visitors alike can dine on the area’s most decadent cuisine during San Luis Obispo County’s 4th Annual Restaurant Month. Participating restaurants are offering 3 for $30 – a 3-course prix fixe menu at an amazingly affordable $30 per person. It’s an excellent opportunity for restaurants to showoff their skills, and for you to try some of the county’s best and not break the …
New Year Resolutions or Goals?
Resolution: a position arrived at after consideration
Goal: something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
Which will it be for you this year? Whether we admit it, or even consciously realize it, we all have expectations as we bring in each new year. Health (eat healthier or begin an exercise routine), financials (save money or get out of debt), and lifestyle changes are a few of …
San Luis Obispo Holiday Parade
Bring your chairs, blankets, and hot cider for a fun-filled night downtown. San Luis Obispo’s annual Holiday Parade kicks off this festive season. The County’s largest holiday parade is happening this Friday, December 3 at 7pm. Marching bands, elves on scooters, and glittered floats, we’ve seen them all in past years and I’m sure this year will be as whimsical as ever.
Be sure to get …
Christmas at the Castle
Ever wonder what Hearst Castle was like during the holidays in its heyday? Celebrities used to wait with baited breath for an invitation to the castle, but you don’t have to. Take a tour in December with period dressed docents and see it in all its glory. According the website, Christmas was one of William Randolf Hearst’s favorite holidays and he went all out turning the …
A Little Pampering
The holidays are upon us! This is one of my favorite times of the year, I must say. Yes, I’m a sucker for every bit of the traditional season hoopla that comes my way; family and friend gatherings, roasted turkey, pie, spirited cocktails and gift giving. What I’m not a big fan of is the stress that can come along with it. Yuck! And wouldn’t …
