Month: May 2015

Spend Summer at Home – A “Staycation” in Atascadero

Spend Summer at Home – A “Staycation” in Atascadero by: Nina Martin Summer vacation can be expensive and time consuming, which is why many families are choosing to vacation at home, taking a “Staycation.” When you live in a place like the Central Coast its easy to vacation in your own backyard! Atascadero is one […]

Verdin Dominates PRSA Image Awards

Verdin Dominates PRSA Image Awards by: Nina Martin It’s that time of the year again, awards season! Verdin has taken home top honors at this year’s PRSA Image Awards.The Central California Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America held their annual Image Awards luncheon in Fresno on May 7 to recognize the best work […]

Action Hero: The Tree Guild of Arroyo Grande

Action Hero: The Tree Guild of Arroyo Grande What does it mean to have a healthy urban forest in your community? Beyond the beautiful juxtaposition of lush and mature trees towering over asphalt roads and concrete sidewalks, urban forests clean our air and water, save energy through cooling shade, raise property values, increase business profits, […]

Show your Love for Mom with a Heart-Healthy Mother’s Day!

Show your Love for Mom with a Heart-Healthy Mother’s Day! by: The Amazing Verdin Intern Our friends at Dignity Health are always trying to provide both patients and the local community with more information on how to lead a long and healthy life. On their behalf, we wanted to share some ideas for ways you […]

What a Difference a Year Makes!

What a Difference a Year Makes! by: Stephanie Goodwin Spring has sprung and as we enter May, we celebrate one year in our new office space! And aside from the growth we are seeing in our raised garden beds in the backyard (you may have seen our photos of carrots, beets, herbs and more on […]

Action Hero: Food Bank Coalition of SLO County

Action Hero: Food Bank Coalition of SLO County by: Nina Martin The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County has been serving the community for 25 years by addressing the hunger and nutrition needs of those who are food insecure. The nonprofit addresses a pressing need in California, which has one of the highest […]