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Your Shopping Guide To Local Items This Thanksgiving Article by Sara DeMarcus | Photography by Lena Britt Photography Summerset Farms: 3450 Baseline Ave, SY The classic Pumpkin Patch experience. You can find mini pumpkins as well as giant statement piece pumpkins to adorn your doorstep, wowing all who visit. Solvang Olive Press: 463 Alisal Rd, Solvang Infused olive oils, balsamic, and more - we recommend the Neapolitan Herb Balsamic and Nocellara EVOO. Waylan Wine Co: 2963 Grand Ave...

Life + Culture

Freedom Isn't Free

A Lifetime of Gratitude For Our Local Veterans Article by Matt DeMarcus | Photography by Provided September 11, 2001. If you're like me, you remember where you were down to the minute the most significant terrorist attack happened on US soil. There is an unmeasurable ripple effect to that day and one is that many people say it was the most united the country has ever been. When something life-changing happens, the fight or flight response kicks in. In this moment, a kid from Montana...

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Hostess with the Mostest

Tips & Tricks For Hosting a Successful Thanksgiving This Year Article by Devon Ranger | Photography by Lena Britt Photography Thanksgiving is more than just a meal—it is a celebration of gratitude, connection, and tradition. Whether you are a first-time host or a seasoned pro, this year's Thanksgiving presents an exciting opportunity to create something truly memorable. But the approach to hosting can differ greatly based on experience. Let’s explore the two perspectives of hosting...

Life + Culture

What Are You Thankful For?

A Snapshot Look Into Showing Gratitude This Thanksgiving Season Article by Sara DeMarcus | Photography by Provided Julie DeMarcus, Loan Officer at Trinity Financial My first and foremost blessing is my family. Married to Andy for 36 years this month, we have two amazing kids, Zach (30) and Nicole (27). They are the light of our lives. I’m thankful for our beautiful Valley. Having moved 6 times by the time I was 17, I never felt “part” of a community until moving to the Valley in 1991...