The 300 days of sunshine a year and desert beauty and mystique automatically make Palm Springs, California, a must-see destination. Additionally, it has a great deal of amazing opportunities for entertainment and excitement ranging from golf courses, museums, outdoor entertainment. There are many activities which can only be seen and done uniquely in Palm Springs, and are worthy of being on your bucket list!

Could you cook in a kitchen with only 3 pans? Buy groceries for two instead of six? What’s it like when your sink and shower are only divided by the size of a toilet? And is it okay to eschew the kitchen table for one on the patio that overlooks the sun rising over the mountains?

Farm-to-table promoters advocate for locally-sourced food, arguing that it has health, environment and flavor benefits. Today, we’ll focus on the health benefits, and where to get local produce in the desert.

Looking for a few other reasons to consider making the Coachella Valley your new winter destination? Read on to learn about some more of the benefits of living near Palm Springs.

Sure, the time to retire is drawing near, and your kids have finally stopped doing their laundry at your house. Now, you want to make the most out of your time by lowering your stress and increasing your enjoyment. So, just how do you change gears without stalling out?

Many long-time seasonal and year-round residents have questions about the pumps, the wells, and the filtration system in our pools. Why is the water a little warmer or cooler than it was last time? Why do the minerals smell stronger? Is there too much chlorine? What is the environmental impact? Where does the water go?

More and more Americans are embracing minimalist value changes like the tiny home movement. The pattern of working to acquire more and more things which require money and maintenance proves emotionally unsatisfying, and instead we want to escape to an unencumbered, more holistic lifestyle. For many, tiny homes provide the perfect compromise between uncluttered freedom and long-term stability.