Folsom El Dorado Hills - February 2012

February 2012

Features

Extreme Makeover

This issue, we feature two recent CotY honorees, Henley Homes, Inc. in the “Entire Home Remodel” (250K to 500K) category and DreamBuilders Home Remodeling in the “Bathroom Remodel” (60K+)...

by Darren Elms
Photos courtesy of Phil Kampel Photography.

Departments

Archive » Dine
	Strings Italian Café Family and Italian food go together like spaghetti and meatballs. So when your family is hungry for fare that’s saucy and satisfying, take them to Strings Italian Café. by Janet Scherr
Archive » Health & Wellness
	Mission Accomplished My mission was to complete a 30-day fitness challenge consisting of intense cross training to achieve a stronger, better body. The question was, “Can I really make a difference in my body in 30... by Desiree Patterson
Archive » Escape
	Scottsdale Where is this…heaven on Earth? Rome? Paris? New York? Nope. It’s Scottsdale, Arizona! by Debra Linn
Archive » Home Design
	Extreme Makeover This issue, we feature two recent CotY honorees, Henley Homes, Inc. in the “Entire Home Remodel” (250K to 500K) category and DreamBuilders Home Remodeling in the “Bathroom Remodel” (60K+)... by Darren Elms
Archive » Our Kids
	Too Much of a Good Thing? However, just like in adults, it is possible for a child to have too much self-esteem, resulting in them being too self-assured to the point where it may cause problems for them and those around... by Corrie Pelc
Archive » Money
	Show Me the Money Even if you end up owing money to the government, there are ways to reduce your liability. by Brandon Darnell
Archive » Tom's Take
	Oozing with Cheese I asked a Nashville songwriter and friend, Brett Warren, what makes a good love song: “A good love song better have an amazing melody, because the content is usually very similar.” What ruins... by Tom Mailey
Archive » Shelf Life
	Then & Now Album, Book & DVD reviews by Sharon Penny
Archive » Taste
	Dinner Date RASPBERRY-CHERRY CRUMBLE BARS from "So Sweet!" by Sur La Table and DISZNÓKÖ TOKAJI ASZÚ 4 PUTTONYOS 2004
Archive » WordPlay
	Home Design If you're a crossword lover, then you'll love our WordPlay! by Gail Beckman

Archive » Introducing
	Renew Skincare Studio At Renew Skincare Studio, my passion is to help people achieve and maintain healthy skin. Every facial is customized for each client, on every visit, making it a truly personalized experience.
	Linda Clifford at ANEW YOU Salon I’ve been a hairstylist for over 35 years and also have training in esthetics (skin care).
	Wagger’s In the summer of 2011, I opened my second pet retail store in Folsom and named it WAGGER’S. I am committed to giving great customer service and offering a wide variety of products that our...
	Amar Pawar, D.D.S. I keep myself occupied with several volunteer and charity organizations. I am a regular participant in the “Give Kids a Smile” event and often perform charitable dentistry at the office.
Archive » Get To Know
	John Bertsch, D.D.S. Dr. John Bertsch now volunteers for Be Change (givingcompany.com), an organization that helps provide for and teach important life skills to underprivileged children in the Sacramento area. He... by Amber Foster
Archive » The Arts
	Olivia Kaufmann On rare occasion, some people are born with gifts that transcend their years and lead them to their calling at an early age... by Abigail Blank
Archive » What's Up
	Goings on in the Folsom & El Dorado Hills areas We keep our ears to the ground to find out what's going on in the local area...our What's Up? Column! by Jamila B. Khan
Archive » Cause & Effect
	Fat Kitty City If a cat is not healthy enough or able to live in a home, Fat Kitty City provides lifetime care. by LeeAnn Dickson
Archive » Swag
	Red My Mind We scour the Folsom & El Dorado Hills areas for cool stuff for you, your family, your home and more! Check out our SWAG column by Morgan Cásarez