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We had an incredible time exploring the parks in Marin County, California, and then headed south to Twentynine Palms, gateway to Joshua Tree National Park, where we did some footage on an upcoming story on Sky's The Limit Observatory. Today, we're off to sunny San Diego to work on more footage, and for our annual 8 Keys of Excellence radio show, which will air this Wednesday, from the Quantum Learning Network Conference Center in Oceanside.

In this issue, etiquette expert Dawn Bryan advises How to Celebrate with Champagne, cookbook author Ruth Milstein explains What Makes a Healthy Family Kitchen, interior designer Corena Lea Kessel shares Tips on Designing with Light, attorney Ward Heinrichs discusses some of California's Work-From-Home Employment Laws, and Ben Sander and Megan Cantrell challenge you to Pedal for Parks with the National Parks Conservation Association's Climate Ride team.

Keep up with all our upcoming Big Blend Radio Shows and Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units by following us on Twitter and Facebook.

Have a Super Week!

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith

Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!

Quote of the Day:

"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history." ~Mohandas Gandhi

This Just In:

It's All About The Grapes - Tips on celebrating with champagne and other sparkling wines.

Healthy Family Kitchen - Check out the plastics, cookware, and the worst materials that may be in your kitchen.

Designing With Light - Lighting is like jewelry, and is meant to create a stimulating visual interest.

Opportunities, Scams & Employment Law Regulations - While the work-from-home trend creates opportunities, it also creates problems.

Pedal for the Parks - Join the National Parks Conservation Association team on Climate Ride California Wine Country, Midwest, or NYC-DC.

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Listen to Big Blend Radio's Live or Archived Online Radio Shows on BigBlendRadio.com

March 12: Communities of Excellence - Join Nancy & Lisa, along with Bobbi DePorter - President of Quantum Learning Network, Co-Founder of SuperCamp, and author of 'The 8 Keys of Excellence: Principles to Live By'. Hear how the city of Oceanside became a Community of Excellence, how your area can become a Community of Excellence, and how your school or family can be a part of the 8 Keys of Excellence Program. Airs live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET from the Quantum Learning Network Conference Center in Oceanside, CA.

March 14: Cancer, Health, Cooking, Family & Self-Help - Join Nancy & Lisa, and featured guests: Florence Strang & Susan Gonzalez - Co-Authors '100 Perks of Having Cancer (Plus 100 Health Tips for Surviving It)'; herbalist Cynthia Johnston; Ruth Milstein - Author 'Cooking with Love: Ventures into a New Israeli Cuisine'; Sharon Simons - Author 'Mom at Last: How I Never Gave Up on Becoming a Mother'; Robin Korth - Author 'Soul on the Run'; and MaryAine Curtis of Return 2 Joy Mind Body Awakening. Airs Live at 11am PT / 2pm ET from Blue Heron Farm B&B in Fallbrook, CA

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