The Local Slice

When I talk to my neighbors in Redlands about what I do, they sometimes ask me what’s the best advice I can give them. Without hesitation, I recommend immediately looking at your auto insurance declaration page, you know the one that shows the amounts of coverage you have.

Whether you’re enjoying a staycation or visiting for a day-trip, we think Redlands offers something for everyone. This collection of favorite places and things to do in Redlands comes from one of our favorite visitors.

Next Apparel has been in the making since 1987 and is the brainchild of my children. They wanted me to stay local in the Redlands CA area and do something I liked and was good at!

Start with coffee, stretch with a rejuvinating yoga class, indulge at brunch and more during this epic one-day itinerary in Redlands. Discover the beauty of a small-town day, loaded with good food, great adventures, and toast-worthy drinks.

Don’t forget, no matter where you run in Redlands, if you are using music to motivate you, keep safe. Just as with cyclists, running in places with traffic while listening to loud music denies you one of your key senses for knowing what is around you. Be extra vigilant if you want to run around the block rather than keep to an off-road trail.

Whether it’s of a landscape, an unusually shaped tree, or wildlife in its natural habitat, to get that perfect shot, you need the perfect view. Luckily for photographers, the Redlands is home to some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the United States and there’s always the perfect photograph waiting to be taken there.

Children are impeccable learners, at the early stages of development they are rapidly developing all the skills they will need to carry them through life. Social cues, proper posture, and their sense of self are constantly being honed as they grow into adolescence.

Fitness has 2 sides; The HARDWARE and The SOFTWARE. Hardware is what exercises, with what equipment, when and for how long. Software is the drive/desire/motivation to make it happen.

After 12 years as Chief Financial Officer and other side hobbies, Marlisa realized that she wanted more of a creative outlet and desired to be more invested in the community on a personal level. Naturally, Rok-N-Fondue was the next fun, frontier that was outside the realm of corporate influence and allowed her to have total autonomy.

"I was insane at the time I decided to open a business…..period!!!!" Martha laughs, "Don't get me wrong, it has its wonderful sides, but boy is it hard work.

My business sense has improved over time, but it’s still a genuine heart for children and families that drives the practice.

The best part of my business is that many repeat clients have gone beyond business into a friendship. Being a Christian, is more than just a name on my business, it reflects in all my decisions, actions and values.