Author Archive: Monica Barber

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 […]

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: 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 […]