Folsom El Dorado Hills - July 2011

July 2011

Features

Destination Rejuvenation

We could all use a “spa day,” but how about a “spa weekend?” Sometimes it’s necessary to venture out of our comfort zone to find true solace. And like most, one’s comfort zone usually...

Compiled by Darren Elms, Kourtney Jason, Desiree Patterson, Wendy Sipple and Megan Wiskus
Photos courtesy of their respective organizations.

A Royal Escape

Our adventures started in London, and as luck had it, the recent Royal Wedding took place the day after we left. We considered staying to participate in the royal day, but decided that the throngs...

by Jennifer Dunham
Photos by The Memory Journalists

Departments

Archive » He Said She Said
	Relationship Rescue There are few “one size fits all” solutions to relationship issues, but the themes in each are timeless. The following questions are loosely based on some of the themes I see in my practice,... by Bob Parkins, LMFT
Archive » Dine
	The Culinary Cowboys...at Sequoia Restaurant Collectively, our party of 10 reviewed Sequoia – a delightful restaurant up the hill in Placerville. The ambiance of Sequoia is a leap back into the past, when the old Victorian was recognized as... by The Culinary Cowboys
Archive » Health & Wellness
	Grumpy Old Men Male menopause is the “buzz” word coined (no doubt, by a perimenopausal woman) to describe the issues men face at middle age. by Andrea Todd
Archive » Escape
	A Royal Escape Our adventures started in London, and as luck had it, the recent Royal Wedding took place the day after we left. We considered staying to participate in the royal day, but decided that the throngs... by Jennifer Dunham
Archive » Home Design
	Kitchen Remodeled Any home chef will tell you a functional kitchen layout makes all the difference. by Darren Elms
Archive » Our Kids
	Driven to Distraction For those affected by Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), an estimated one in 20 people, chronic neurological “traffic jams” make performing routine activities an overwhelming daily struggle. by Lynn Machon
Archive » Tom's Take
	Escape the Office This has always been the best summer month, the one we all lean into the way a dog leans into a good scratch. Which is why I’d like to make a modest proposal: July should be a national holiday.... by Tom Mailey
Archive » Shelf Life
	Then & Now Album, Book & Film reviews
Archive » Taste
	Dinner Date Wine Bites by Barbara Scott-Goodman RED TRUCK WINERY 2008 CALIFORNIA RED WINE review by Rick Mindermann

Archive » Introducing
	Robert Sanders, Attorney at Law In my practice of the law, I help families and companies resolve disputes. I try to stay away from litigation and instead try to help businesses work with others to solve problems outside of court.
	Yogurt Delite We have lived in Folsom for many years and we used to frequent Yogurt Delite when it was the only yogurt shop in town. It came up for sale at a time we were looking to invest in a small business....
	Rode & Associates Appraisal Services We provide real estate appraisals for the mortgage industry as well as for the general public.
	Superwomen Boot Camp Superwomen Boot Camp (SWBC) is an all-female fitness program that helps women to achieve their fitness goals in a fun, boot camp setting.
Archive » Get To Know
	Steve Wallen Steve Wallen, owner and president of Steve Wallen Swim School, has a passion for teaching children how to swim. by Amber Foster
Archive » The Arts
	A Chance to Dance The soon-to-be seventh grader is just one of hundreds of local students inspired by Sandifer and her motto: “If you don’t quit, you win.” “We invest in these kids,” Sandifer explains.... by Kourtney Jason
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 Kourtney Jason
Archive » Cause & Effect
	MyTeam Triumph This spirit of achievement powers myTeam Triumph, a non-profit organization started in Michigan in 2008 that expanded to include a California chapter in 2011, based in Roseville and presided over... by Jenn Thornton
Archive » Swag
	Orange Cuties 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 Shelby Miller