Mar 19, 2016

Berlinda Brower flies in from Arkansas every six weeks to do our hair. She used to own her own shop for years in Woodland Hills. Then her husband wanted to retire — to rural Arkansas. It was good for awhile, but way too quiet for this go-getter. For Berlinda, enjoying retirement means flying to LA every six weeks to take care of her clients. Makes us kind...

Feb 14, 2016

Twice a year the Orcutt Ranch allows the public to pick fruit from the orchards. In January, SFV Granny and Mom gleaned several bags of grapefruit. Early in July, a summer variety of oranges will be ripe for picking. This historic ranch (Rancho Sombra del Roble – Ranch in the Shade of the Oaks) was developed by an early oil tycoon and discoverer of La...

Feb 12, 2016

My granddaughter’s 6th birthday is today. We picked up her custom Snow White cake from Red Carpet Cookies, a San Fernando Valley Cashback Loyalty Merchant. That means I supported a neighborhood small business, and got cashback too! The cake was not only beautiful but really delicious. And we picked up personalized Valentine cookies for the whole...

Feb 9, 2016

Yes, we actually get cash back and earn Loyalty points when we get our teeth cleaned! Dr. Miller’s staff is so friendly and gentle. Our family “enjoys” the dental care we receive. We’re also very glad we can get our Lyoness gift cards for the big Loyalty merchants like Home Depot and CVS right at Dr. Miller’s office in Burbank. No...

Feb 8, 2016

A bunch of us (like 50!) crowded into the newest Lyoness Loyalty merchant in SFV. Yummy Sunday lunch! SFV Granny loves BBQ. But what made me especially happy were the onion rings. Just the way I love them — battered, thick-cut. And the collared greens were sweet not bitter (a vegetable choice acquired from living in TX). Use your blue Cashback Card and...