Well, this may not be a bad idea…I know that I was at the gym with a vengence on January 2nd after enjoying the finer foods of the Holiday season, and that has somewhat faded (although I still do go 5 days / week, but just a little less enthusiastic!). Apparently, there is a gym [...]

 In the "Now, I've Heard Everything" file, a web site called AshleyMadison.com caters to MARRIED men and women looking to hook-up for affairs. The Toronto-based company makes millions from folks wanting to have NSA, no strings attached sex.  I heard their ad on the radio. At first, I thought it was a joke. I found [...]

 The popular teen/college age clothing store, Aeropostale at Fashion Fair is among the stores collecting gently-used jean for youth shelters. Aeropostale and the not for profit organization DoSomething.org is teaming up to encourage young people to donate their jeans now through Feb. 22. Bring the jeans to the Fresno store and they will  make sure they [...]

The March issue of SmartShop magazine, the sassy sister of Consumer Reports magazine, offers consumers tips on whether it's wise to take hand-me-down baby gear.  Here's what to consider:  Bath products: Used baby bathtubs are fine as long as the lining isn't full of mold or mildew.  If the tub has an odor of either [...]

Professional organizer and mother of four Diana Liles shares some of her secrets with The Moms. Through her business, Time and Space for Life, she said she helps her clients focus on what's important to them and see where they want to end up, whether in their home or their own business. Tune in here.

 I hope readers will be able to listen to today's CentralValleyMoms.com podcast. We will be talking with professional organizer Diana Liles of "Time and Space for Life" in Fresno. I interviewed her earlier this month for a column on getting organized for 2009. I called her on a Monday for an interview the next day. [...]

Hey Moms, I'm writing to let everyone know that I will be moving to NW Fresno in March and I will be offering in-home childcare.  I'm a very responsible mother of a one year old.  Tyler, is a fun loving little boy who loves music, instruments and playing outside.  If you are in need of [...]