Do you know what to do after a collision? Car accidents can be overwhelming and disorienting, and it’s easy to get lost in the moment. It is important to know what to do when it happens before it happens, so you already have a checklist in mind if and when a collision occurs. First and foremost, make sure that everyone involved is alright. If you see that someone has been injured, call 9-1-1 for help. If you are the injured party, don’t move more than necessary and call 9-1-1. After you … [Read more...]

April is National Stress-Awareness Month, so here are several tips and strategies for managing and reducing stress in your daily life.   Make stress-reducing activities a priority in your schedule   With work, school or family requiring our energy and time, it is easy for stress to build up. Relaxing activities can be pushed aside or forgotten. Here are a few ways to make sure that you take the time you need to recharge and recuperate during the week: Set an alarm in … [Read more...]

Join the rest of America as they celebrate books on March 2nd!   Read Across America has taken place every year since 1998 on Dr. Seuss's birthday, March 2nd. With reading being such an integral part of the learning process, it is no surprise that the National Education Association created a day to celebrate it.   Writing 44 of the most memorable children's books, including his first ‘A Cat in the Hat,' Theodor Seuss Geisel set out to create stories that would make reading … [Read more...]

The holidays are a wonderful time, filled with plenty of fun family events and activities.  You won't want to miss out on these local events! Holiday Drive for Food & Toys The City of Murrieta’s Annual Toy and Food Drive is seeking donations of non-perishable food and new, unwrapped toys or gift cards to assist local families this holiday season!  Donations can be dropped off at any of the following locations through December 21st:   Food & Toy Drop Off Locations … [Read more...]

Lunch is what some may call “the second most important meal of the day. Packing your child a fun lunch might help just ease the transition back into “school mode.” Help your little student get excited to head back to school and open their lunch box by using these creative lunch ideas! Lunch Box Pizza Quesadilla Quesadilla or pizza… why not both? What you’ll need: 2-8 inches of flour tortillas 3 tablespoons of pizza sauce ¼ cup of shredded cheese 8 slices of … [Read more...]

The Shakespeare in the Vines season is coming to a close! Don’t miss out on these final opportunities to enjoy an evening under the stars with a classic play, The Importance of Being Earnest from September 7th to 16th. The Importance of Being Earnest was first performed in London in 1895, and is the most renowned of Oscar Wilde’s comedies. It’s the story of two bachelors who create alter egos named Ernest to escape their dull lives when they vacation in London.  The two friends struggle to … [Read more...]