By Rani Shah

I know the holidays are simply flying by! And with that we are coming close to another year going by. Last year was the start of a tradition we hope to carry on and on....The Polar Bear Dip on New Year's day in Cayucos, California!
Last year my youngest daughter and my mom, who was visiting f...
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By Rani Shah

The new school year has started, and with it a multitude of activities! And we have decided to try something new: Biking to school!
With the help of some local organization here, SLO Bike Lane, and Rideshare, I was able to obtain a grant for our school that will help offset costs towards having...
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By Rani Shah

I love the fall! Along with one of my favorite holidays, Halloween, we are turning seasons....able to wear comfy sweaters, make warm fires, and celebrate one of my favorite holidays, Halloween.
Last year we went to a small coastal town just north of where we live in Los Osos...Cambria, California...
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By Rani Shah

Do you live on the Central California Coast? Well then I have just the place for ya!
Art n' Cork!!!
I love this whole concept! There is a local art studio called SLO Monart, located in San Luis Obispo, California, where among the many classes offered for both kids and adults, you can also indu...
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By Rani Shah

There is just something about being close to the ocean that makes me feel summer! And with summer now gone and fall is upon us, I can't help but pang for a few more summer days!
Don't get me wrong, I love the fall...in fact, looking forward to bundling up a bit (as much as we can here in coastal ...
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By Rani Shah

I didn't even know there was such a thing! But there is! And we can all do our part do join in on this day to walk to school! Even if you drive your kids, just park a a bit away and walk the rest! Bus riders do their part by walking to the bust stop. And if you ride your bike, well keep riding...
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By Rani Shah

A while back I did an interview on a local storyteller, Zette Harbor. (To read the interview and review of her Story Harbour CD, click here!) And knowing her, I knew she would soon be up to something else amazing! Enter Peace Love Story Festival! She has developed an interactive journey to peace thr...
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By Rani Shah

Remember last year, I was supposed to start off 2011 with a fresh, chilling dip in the Pacific Ocean, but I missed it. Well, not this year!!! I finally took the plunge and started out the year with a fresh new perspective, alongside my mom, who is visiting from India and my youngest daughter, Tamra,...
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By Rani Shah

(image courtesy of Zongo All Stars)
Get ready to ring in the new year with live music at an awesome beach boardwalk! What is unique about this event is that it's actually three events in one:
At 8pm there will be a massive drum circle open to all ages. It will be held on the Promenade at the foo...
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By Rani Shah

(Artwork courtesy of Cayucos Chamber of Commerce)
Cayucos is a quaint little seaside town that is having it's 4th Annual Merchant Open House! Come ride on the free horse drawn carriages, participate in many children's activities, see the tree lighting ceremony, walk along with the strolling carol...
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