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Magical Mistletoe: Mythology and Natural History
More Than Just a Kissing Plant In the U.S., we don’t think much about magical mistletoe. We hear about it…
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10 Books for the Science Lover on your List
Is there a science nerd or tree hugger on your Xmas list? Whether they are a scientist, teacher, or just…
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Perfect Pinup Xmas Present
Buy a Pinup Photo Shoot for the Important Gal on your List A photo shoot with a professional photographer is…
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Visit Santa T-Rex: an Update on the I-10 Dinosaurs
Classic Roadside Attraction Near Palm Springs Located just 13 miles west of Palm Springs, the Cabazon Dinosaurs are a “must…
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The Fascinating Origins of Poinsettias
The Red Christmas Flower from Mexico Every year, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, I buy poinsettias and begin decorating for…
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6 Reasons to Visit the Palm Springs Windmills
More than Just an Instagram Photo Op Stretching up the hills on both sides of the San Gorgonio Pass, the…
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Why you Should Explore the Mythology of a Destination Before Leaving Home
Create Information Hooks in your Mind Most of us travel first and then make interesting discoveries on the trip. We…
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Retro Road Trip to Riverside, California
Visit the Historic Mission Inn, Shops, Food and Folk Art Take a retro road trip to Riverside and indulge your…
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Be Like Bettie Page!
Listen to Your Inner Aphrodite You can be like Bettie Page–fun, pretty and sexy. All you have to do is…
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A Field Guide for Understanding Teens
“Wildhood” Tests both Animal and Human Adolescents It is easy to think of your teen as uniquely frustrating, but it…
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