Family Time

By Margaret O’Hair There are different tests for deciding the best books for kids. Does it make them feel good about themselves? Can it inspire them to change the world? What about giving insight to issues in the world and…

For a lot of us, the holidays are all about cooking: turkey (or a turkey alternative), stuffing, cranberry sauce, the works. Unfortunately, that also leads to a lot of food waste. Americans waste about a quarter of the food they…

Whether you could not find a sitter for New Year’s Eve or you do not feel like fighting holiday traffic, you can still have a fun, kid-friendly celebration. The key is to keep the kids occupied as the clock counts…

Children and teens between the ages of 8-17 years old fly free! The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is a nationwide community that celebrates grassroots sport aviation, from homebuilt to warbirds, classics, light sport, and ultralights…anything that flies just for the…

By Christina Richter, President of the Roseville Historical Society Walter Fiddyment The Pleasant Grove District In 1861 young Walter Fiddyment could stand on the highest point of his family’s land and see the snowcapped Sierra Nevada to the east, the…

For over fifty years, the Sierra College Natural History Museum (SCNHM) has provided inspirational scientific education to its students and the community. The Museum exists as a place where science meets wonder. This hidden gem is located right here in…

By: Shannon Dean It’s no wonder that Halloween is among the most eagerly-anticipated family holidays. What kid doesn’t love dressing up and visiting vibrantly-decorated places where happy people hand out candy? Who can resist a parade of adorable trick-or-treaters? However,…

Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1-14. Tragically, it is something that can be prevented, and should be prevented. Research shows that if a child does not learn to swim by the third…

By Atlas Culinary Concepts Easy Flatbread Dough Recipe 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Package Active Dry Yeast 1 Cup Warm Water (120-130 F) A Pinch of Salt 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 8-10 Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes 1 Cup Fresh Baby Spinach…

By Christine Carter, Ph.D. I do understand why people don’t like New Year’s resolutions: they can be a source of failure, year after year. Folks often pick resolutions that are inherently unrewarding, that necessitate relentless hard work, or that remind…