A two-hour drive to the Gold Country yields a fun, historical Gold Rush experience your kids won't forget.
The story of economical canning and the near total transformation of the Santa Clara Valley.
When knitters and the USOC collide.
A story about our trip to the taping of the hit television show, "The X Factor."
It never ceases to amaze how people treat animals with such cruelty. There are scores and scores of examples. One particularly cruel example is glue traps.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District paid us to remove our lawn and save a lot of time and money. Sweet!
The sights, sounds and smells of the San Mateo County Fair!
Local alternative energy sources and saving the whales, circa 1861
Huh? They opened a restaurant in the Gaslighter and didn't tell us??
Great book, but does the Los Gatos author have a blind spot for Campbell?
A husband makes an astute observation about his wife's dog.
These early imports, along with abundant underground water, began the Valley’s transformation into “The Garden of the World.” But it was a rough start.
Members of Start School Later will meet with Congressman Mike Honda's staff this week in Washington DC to discuss a national petition for safe and healthy school start times.
Campbell's Historic Preservation Board hosts social for historic property owners
After the discovery of water, the Santa Clara Valley was rapidly transformed from cattle country into vast wheat fields.
A blog about being young, married and having a roller coaster life!
Water technology in the Santa Clara Valley would eventually cause the Valley to become known as "The Garden of the World."
By going cheap and saving, what are you putting at risk?
Blue Line Pizza - a perfect addition to the Downtown Campbell dining scene. Great food, great atmosphere, and easy parking. What could be better?
The long dark descent into the world of wool.
New local history blog tells the story of the high tech revolution that transformed the Santa Clara Valley from cattle ranches into "The Garden of the World."
Teaching 23 6, 7, and 8 year old kids how to knit.
Fresh and authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine is closer and more accessible than you might think.
A general, bullet point report on the housing market in Santa Clara County.
Moms and dads who are with their kids all day need an occasional “time out” to recharge. Time to be alone, run errands, or meet a friend without the kids!
Feeling blue? Here's the best stress-relief therapy to be had in Campbell!
In which Mrs. Richards stalks authors and illustrators.
Downtown Campbell weekend sidewalk sale.
Parking at the Pruneyard has become a matter of life and death. How we respond can make a difference!
New t-shirts available from Stone Griffin Gallery.
Ever wonder about the history of your house? Here's how we did it and how you can too!
In which my mother's voice is replaced by my daughter's.
Love the "Plant Car of Campbell"
Hair is fun! Loving and leaving a stylist doesn't have to be so full of drama and trauma. An interview with Campbell hair stylist Iris Torrez.
Ever get curious about the history of your house? Our story starts in 1846 when Benjamin Campbell breaks from the Donner Party and arrives in the Valley of the Hearts Delight.
Short sale and foreclosure tax laws change at the end of 2012.
If you are fabric lover, give yourself some time to browse this site!
Any given cold or wet day it's hard to accomplish much.
Finding a way to enjoy love year-round; one "half off" Valentine's Day at a time.