Author Archive: Monica Barber
Hello April
BargainView: Hello, April!By Monica Barber April is one of the friendliest months, with the flowers starting to bloom and the sun occasionally dropping in to say hello between the rain. The lovely welcome inspires people to be outside more and enjoy the change of season. While Ms. M finds herself hard at work in her garden […]
Spring Marches In
Spring Marches InBy Monica Barber Spring is marching in slowly, with winter still lingering. As March begins, everyone is ready for the warm days of spring! Ms. M finds herself outdoors more, preparing the garden for the blooms that will eventually arrive. March is excellent for shedding the doldrums and welcoming the new season. Here are […]
The Month of Love
The Month of LoveBy Monica Barber February is the month of love, and Ms. M sees it everywhere already. Stepping out this time of year means accomplishing an errand along the way, and today is no different. Grabbing the most delectable vegan bite from The Farmacy in downtown Modesto means first stopping to get dry […]
Welcome 2023
BargainView: Welcome 2023!By Monica Barber Happy New Year! From my home to yours I send my best wishes to you all for 2023. Ms. M finds herself enjoying a glass of kombucha this afternoon thinking about what the New Year will bring. Every year people hope to bring change to their lives with resolutions. Here […]
Dashing Through The Season
Dashing Through The Season!By Monica Barber It’s that year again! The holidays are here, and Ms M is overjoyed with the season already! This year is shaping up to be quite wonderful and filled with many things to be celebrated. Modesto has had its ups and downs for the past few years and the holidays […]
BargainView Sizzling Summertime
Sizzling Summertime By Monica Barber Summertime pairs warm sunny weather with many things to do in the sun. But there is also plenty to do while staying cool. Ms. M’s sipping an iced tea lemonade and trying to keep up with her summer reading challenge from the Stanislaus County Library which ends in August. Don’t […]
BargainView: Summertime Fun
BargainView: Summertime FunBy Monica Barber Say hello to summertime! It’s Ms M’s favorite season, and she loves to enjoy a nice cold brew. Today she’s sipping fat one of downtown’s favorite vegan spot, The Farmacy. While her schedule doesn’t allow time to enjoy much of the menu, it is highly recommended that you do. Summertime […]
BargainView: Welcoming April
BargainView: Welcoming AprilBy Monica Barber April welcomes the blooming flowers and encourages people to step outdoors to take in the beautiful displays of colors. While Ms M tends to think that every spring season might be better than the last, this year looks the most wonderful and promising yet! This spring has blossomed with so […]
BargainView: Love Is All Around
BargainView: Love Is All AroundBy Monica Barber There are oodles of reasons to love the fierce month of February, especially with all the love in the air. Ms M has been getting out more than staying in and just finished enjoying the return of Art Walk every third Thursday of the month. February is a […]
BargainView: Start the New Year
BargainView: Start the New Year!By Monica Barber The start of the New Year brings new things to do. The season for trying new things never ends. Luckily, most things continue on, so that we can give them a go. Ms M. is currently sipping on a cup of Earl Grey while browsing the class offerings […]
BargainView: Gratitude Season
BargainView: Gratitude SeasonBy Monica Barber As a prelude to the busiest season of the year, November often helps us remember our gratitude for the wonderful things our community has to offer. Often we forget to drop by our favorite restaurant or stop to view the artwork in local shops. Upon returning home this afternoon from […]
BargainView: Spooky Season!
BargainView: Spooky Season!By Monica Barber The change of season is marked by a briskness in the air that creeps in slowly, bringing with it a coolness that lets you know that Fall is all around. Ms M feels a chill up her spine as she walks through the early morning Farmer’s […]
BargainView: Falling Back into the Season
BargainView: Falling Back into the SeasonBy Monica Barber Falling back into a routine as the season is quickly changes can be tricky. The chill in the air makes people yearn for pumpkin spice lattes and all things fall. Ms M is enjoying a quick bite at Fuzio’s this afternoon and takes in the sounds of […]
BargainView: Welcome Back August!
BargainView: Welcome Back August!By Monica Barber The longest and warmest days of summer are upon us with the month of August. Ms M is enjoying a cooler day in town, sipping an iced tea on the Fuzio’s patio and listening to the sounds of summer. First time in a while, there is noise in the […]
BargainView: It’s July Dive In
BargainView: It’s July! Dive in!by Monica Barber Summer is here and it is time to dive into everything that is happening right now! Ms M. is taking in a pleasant afternoon sipping an iced lemonade while running errands in Downtown Modesto. She knows that there are no worries involved in making plans to enjoy the […]
