If devoting a whole day to the love of bagels sounds like a dream come true, then you’ll be happy to know that today is National Bagel Day! Whether you enjoy a simple yet delicious bagel with cream cheese or one with all the toppings, Sacramento has some great bagel spots in town. Noah’s Bagels: This popular bagel chain is actually offering FREE bagels today until closing. Click Continue Reading
Ring in the New Year in Sacramento!
New Year’s Eve is tomorrow! If you plan to ring in the New Year locally, the greater Sacramento area has tons in store—from family-friendly events to luxurious celebrations, we’ve got you covered! Read on for the full rundown of events. Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events: Will you be spending New Year’s Eve with your family this year? Check out links to family-friendly events, Continue Reading
Celebrate “National Gingerbread House Day” with these Fun & Festive Gingerbread Creations
Did you know that today is National Gingerbread House Day? While gingerbread’s origins trace back to 992 AD when an Armenian monk named Gregory of Nicopolis brought gingerbread to Europe in order to teach French Christians to bake it, we can actually thank the Brothers’ Grimm for the creation of gingerbread houses. Their popular tale of Hansel and Gretel made creating gingerbread Continue Reading
Great American River Cleanup ~ September 21st
THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered this weekend to help clean up the parkway at the Sunrise Recreation Area!! It was the perfect opportunity to spend the day outside in the sunshine for a great cause and connect with other members of the community. Wondering how you can help keep our parkways clean? The American Parkway Foundation will have more volunteer opportunities throughout the remainder Continue Reading
SIT…STAY…OR PLAY THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner! That's why this month's newsletter is dedicated to weekend events, getaways, and local happenings in and around Northern California. So whether you feel like kicking back and relaxing at home or treating yourself to an epic day trip with family and friends, we have some fun ideas on how you can "live your best life" this Labor Day Continue Reading
Your Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Independence Day in Sacramento
Independence Day is just around the corner! That's why this month's newsletter is dedicated to local events, parades and patriotic happenings in and around the Sacramento area. Plus, we have a few festive recipes that you can whip up in no time for your Fourth of July bash. Looking for something fun and festive to do this Independence Day? From dazzling firework displays and patriotic Continue Reading
Pizza Places to Check Out on National Pizza Party Day
What better excuse to indulge in a heavenly slice of pizza (or three) than on National Pizza Party Day?! In honor of this delicious holiday (which happens to be today), we scoured the area for the best pizza parlors in town. Below are our favorite finds in the Sacramento area and beyond! For the Chicago Style Pizza Lover: Are you a fan of deep dish pizza? Then head on over Continue Reading
Will Colorful Kitchen Appliances be the Next Trend?
Jennifer Ott, writing for Houzz Magazine, shares some of the creativity of the colorful kitchen. White and gray may be holding steady as the most popular colors for kitchens, but I’m noticing a definite uptick in interest in adding touches of more vibrant hues into the mix. One way homeowners are seeking to introduce color is through appliances in unexpected shades, such as magenta, lime Continue Reading
Do you Paint your own Kitchen Cabinets or Pay the Professional?
Jaymi Naciri of Realty Times poses the answer to the question of painting your own kitchen cabinets? Thinking of painting your own kitchen cabinets? You can find dozens—hundreds even—of tutorials and tip lists to show you how. They’ll list out the supplies needed and show you the proper techniques for the best outcome. And many of them even get real about just how intensive and interminable the Continue Reading
Your Holiday Activity Guide is Here!
There’s something magical about the holiday season…It’s almost as if this time of year waves a magic wand over the world and everything becomes a little brighter, happier and more beautiful. For some of us, this season is synonymous with childhood—where carefree days and innocence reigned. For others, this season gives the gift of family, love and lasting traditions. Whatever the reason may be, Continue Reading
