Gifts from the Heart

I have always believed that a curious child is a child that will grow, mature, and always have a future that is full of adventure and excitement.  Regrettably, sometimes these children are looked upon as disruptive in a class situation.  I feel just the opposite about this curious trait.  These inquisitive students represent 80 percent of the class that are afraid - or insecure - about asking questions and fear that their questions will be called dumb.

Read more: On Being Curious

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to update the look of your home.  Even small changes can make a big difference.  Chances are you have few pieces of art on your wall that either you’ve outgrown or it no longer fits in with your current décor.  The frame may simply be outdated.

Read more: A New Year… A New Look!

It’s that time of year again, Santa Clarita! Are you looking for a unique gift for that special someone who deserves the perfect present?  Is coming up with gift ideas for friends and family a struggle for you every year?  ‘Tis the season to be jolly after all, so why not take some of the pressure of holiday shopping off of yourself for once.  Here at The Magazine of Santa Clarita, we want to make things a little easier for you this year with our Holiday Gift Guide!  Browse through this creative compilation of businesses from the community and maybe you just might find a great idea for the best combination of thought and sentiment.  Happy holiday shopping!

Read more: Your Holiday Gift Guide - Dec 2012

In these late autumn days with the holiday season looming ahead, it seems that we have no time to place any more items on our busy schedules.  Most of our “average” days involve jobs, caring for our family and homes, maybe some exercise on our beautiful trail system or at one of the many local gyms, and time for a meal or two with a few hours of sleep before starting it again.  It is hard to believe that we fit it all into a 24-hour day, but we manage.  Many of us not only manage it well, but add something special into our daily mix.  For the causes and organizations that we find important, we volunteer.

Read more: Volunteers – The Life of a Community

Finding the perfect gift for everyone during the holiday season can be an overwhelming challenge.  The key is to remember the spirit of the season and let Ma Maison, the gift professionals, help!  We are here to make it easier for those of us who go on the search for that one special thing.  You know the one; it jumps off the shelf at you and reflects how we feel about others by bringing a smile to ours and their faces.  Along with the broad selection of unusual gift products we feature at the store, we also design our own collection of specialty items that are hard to pass up.

Read more: Let the “Best Boutique” Winner Help With Your Holidays

Each year the holidays seem to sneak up on us.  We think we have plenty of time to plan and buy those gifts.  But then the days fly by and suddenly the traffic increases and the lines at the stores become long.  We find ourselves thrust into the crowds searching for the perfect gift for our family and friends.  This year you might consider doing something a bit different.

Read more: The Holidays Are Here!

I have always believed that memories are precious.  I also believe that any opportunity to create special moments in your life is important.  Children are the greatest producer of cherished memories, beginning at their first moments of life, continuing when they develop their own identities, then growing into their own unique personalities.

Read more: You Can Create Your Own Memories

Thirty-three years ago the Country Antique Fair Mall opened its doors to the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond.  It was one of the first Antique and Collectible stores to utilize the Mall concept and allow dealers to rent space from which to sell their unique items. 

Read more: Thirty-Three Years and Going Strong