There have been many news articles saying that the recession is over. However, many people are still out of work and businesses are struggling. Now is the time to support our local businesses and help them recover from the recession. There’s no doubt that recessions are bad for business, however a recession is not a […]
Here in Montrose-Verdugo City and the incorporated part of La Crescenta, it is time to vote! April 5 is the Glendale Municipal Election. Voters will have the opportunity to cast votes for two seats of each of the governing bodies: The Glendale City Council, The Glendale Unified School District and the Glendale Community College Board […]
Spring is in the air! The trees are beginning to bud and the birds are beginning to sing! What a great place we live in. While most of the United States is under four to five feet of snow, with more on the way, our days are filled with mild temperatures and lots of sunshine. […]
Many people juggle work, owning a business, school, kids, and activity after activity. It is hard enough to complete the tasks that need to get done, but to add more to the list seems daunting. However, it has been proven that one of the most satisfying, fun, and productive ways to refresh, renew, unite families […]
Have you ever seen the custom, hot pink Paper Rabbit convertible VW beetle? It belongs to PR owner Danielle Smith and it can be seen parked behind her store and driving around town. To me, this cute little car epitomizes the standout cuteness and whimsy that is Paper Rabbit. Paper Rabbit graced Honolulu Avenue in […]
As you leisurely stroll through the shopping park, there are several stores that make you feel as if you have had a visit with Cupid himself. Upon entering you are embraced in the Valentine spirit of red, white, pink hearts, and things that say, “I love you.” These are happy stores to visit in our […]
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover” — Mark Twain Are you in a “safe harbor?” Is your business […]
Dilbeck Real Estate, one of the largest residential real estate firms in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, announced that it has selected Real Living as its national franchisor. The company, with more than 650 full time sales professionals and 2010 homes sales of nearly $1.3 billion, was most recently a franchisee of GMAC Real Estate. […]
Are you bored? Wondering what to do sometimes? Get involved in your community. If you have kids, there is one thing I know you have heard them say before, and that is: “I’m bored.” In this fast-paced culture, kids are constantly looking for ways to be entertained. I believe we need to teach not only […]
The Montrose Shopping Park is the perfect place to come and get in the Valentine mood. We have several stores that really get into the theme of things with red, white, pink, hearts and love. Jane’s Cakes & Chocolates is one of these stores. I popped in the other day and much to my delight […]