Shop Big … But Shop Small! There’s a message that’s sweeping the Facebook world like wildfire. It’s a decorative poster done in shades of red and green with a giant banner across the top saying “Here’s An Idea…” It’s a real attention grabber that goes on to say, “Let’s buy Christmas presents from small local […]
5 Reasons for Small Businesses to Give Thanks If you are a glass-half-empty type, you might find it easy to be depressed at the current state of the small business. Sure, the economy is suffering, business credit is hard to come by, taxes are high and unemployment is even higher. However, I believe most small […]
Reflecting on Things to be Thankful For “Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life.” Christiane Northrup I am appreciative of the great town we live in. The Crescenta Valley boasts great mountainous views, wonderful schools, superb weather […]
Snow Forecasted for White Friday! The crisp fall days leading up to Thanksgiving are filled with anticipation as we go about making our plans and looking forward to turkey day. It’s that time of year when all thoughts lead to home and family as we look nostalgically into our past and try to recreate it […]
Shop Montrose: Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24 You have heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday but have you heard of Small Business Saturday? It is the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local, like the shops […]
The Magic Created By Those Who Lend A Hand “Many people are good at talking about what they are doing, but in fact do little. Others do a lot but don’t talk about it; they are the ones who make a community live.”~ Jean Vanier Thank you to those who took time out last night […]
Montrose Bakery & Café: A Montrose Tradition The year was 1942 and we were in the midst of World War II when Montrose Bakery & Café first opened its doors on Honolulu Avenue. A few years later, owner Henry Baeza would be born in Villa Alemania, Chile, a town that has a climate much like […]
Welcome, New Business: Montrose Master’s Tae Kwon Do There is a new martial arts facility in Montrose and it is right on Honolulu Avenue. Owners Jason and Nara Ahn have been in the business for many years and have another studio in West L.A. Jason Ahn is a 7th Dan with over 40 years […]
Enjoying the Flavor of a Great Community “In our hectic, fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, isolated and alone. Many are re-discovering the healing and empowering role that community can bring to our lives. The sense of belonging we feel when we make the time to take an active role in our communities […]
Enjoy the Harvest in Montrose this Weekend! Is it just me or are you feeling that Halloween just flew by this year? We hope those of you who got to attend Spooktacular last night had a magical, memorable time. By the way, did you get to check out the stores’ Halloween window displays? The CV […]