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(BPT) – Since the first Earth Day was observed 50 years ago, the day’s message has only grown in importance. For anyone wondering how they can contribute to a better tomorrow, a good place to get started is right in your home with smart, energy-saving home appliances and tools. Even small changes can ultimately make
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(BPT) – Homeowners only get one chance to make a first impression. That’s one chance to impress potential buyers, family, friends and neighbors with the first thing they see: your home’s exterior. From simple upgrades to meticulous landscaping projects and replacing an outdated roof, there are dozens of options to enhance the appearance of your
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Blooms and beyond: The top gardening trends for 2020 (BPT) – Whether you have an outdoor oasis or are a nurturing indoor plant parent, gardening offers a multitude of benefits and has the power to brighten up any space or mood. Spring is the time to plan what plants to grow, and with some expert
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(BPT) – With over 30 million small businesses in the U.S., it’s tough to stand out from the crowd. Successful small businesses turn first-time customers into repeat business, building momentum and growing sales. How can you achieve this? Marketing. Finding effective, easy-to-execute marketing strategies can boost your business by helping you engage your customers while
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(BPT) – The beauty of running a local business is you’ve got boots on the ground, ready to capture attention and build your brand in and around your community. Using simple grassroots marketing tactics, you can shout about your business from the rooftop. (But you may want to start with the sidewalk.) Here are five
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How small businesses can adapt to the new normal (BPT) – If you own a small business, or frequently shop at one, you know that COVID-19 has instantly changed everything. As brick-and-mortar shops have had to temporarily close to customers, the need to adapt has never been greater. For small businesses willing to reinvent themselves,
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(BPT) – People often underestimate the financial implications that timing can have on retirement. Consider this scenario: You retire confidently with $1 million, but immediately get hit with a huge stock-market decline. “A major mistake I see people make is to assume that their investment returns will be average every year of retirement,” says Daniel
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(BPT) – Spending more time in the kitchen means learning the importance of not only keeping food fresh for weeks at a time, but also minimizing waste for fewer trips to the grocery store. Food waste also impacts our wallets. In fact, a recent Bosch home appliances survey conducted by OnePoll found that the average
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(BPT) – It will take some time to adjust and recover from the major disruption experienced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many consumers are figuring out how to cope with challenges when it comes to their financial health. A lot of people are feeling the financial strain of not being able to go to
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(BPT) – In these unprecedented times, when many families are facing physical, emotional and financial hardships, a common question is, “How do I keep up with my mortgage when I’m not working?” A home is a family’s most important asset. But now it’s more than that: It’s where they are hunkering down and staying safe.
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As we all enter another week of trying to isolate ourselves from others, many of us are finding clever new ways to reach out to friends and neighbors.
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Fred Willard, who created inimitable characters in movies like “Best in Show” and “Anchorman” and “This is Spinal Tap” has died of natural causes according to his family. He was 86 years old. Willard also made entertaining appearances on “Everybody Loves Raymond” where he was nominated for 4 Emmy awards, and most recently as Frank
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Local entertainer Chris Lomeli has been serenading people from afar since the pandemic closed bars and restaurants, and essentially shut down the music scene in the Coachella Valley. Each week, he has performed a virtual concert from Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club, though the establishment was closed. The owners opened the doors to him and
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California drivers who like the fast lane will most likely welcome the changes happening at the DMV aimed at getting things done faster. The head of the state agency announced Tuesday that “97 percent” of all DMV business can now be completed online thanks to an upgraded DMV website. “As you may have noticed
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You want to help a loved one but you just don’t know where to even begin. You may not even be 100% certain that someone is suffering; nevertheless, you can’t help but wonder and fear the worst.
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Spartan is looking for a forever home at Animal Samaritans, SPCA in Thousand Palms, CA. Call 760-601-3918. See what else is going on at Animal Samaritans during this pandemic.
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May’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Olive Crest. Olive Crest is a nonprofit that has served the Coachella Valley since 2001. Their mission is to prevent child abuse. They treat and educate children who are at-risk. Their award-winning programs help out over 400 families in the valley. Their vision is “A Strong Family for Every Child.” Their
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Rosie is looking for a forever home at Animal Samaritans, SPCA in Thousand Palms, CA. Call 760-601-3918. See what else is going on at Animal Samaritans during this pandemic.
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April’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Desert Autism Foundation. Desert Autism Foundation is a nonprofit that helps local families deal with the challenges of raising a child with autism by making speech and occupational therapies more affordable. They serve between 80 and 100 local families. The $25,000 grant from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation will
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