Set the Stage: 5 Curb Appeal Updates

It’s always a good idea to step outside on your front lawn and take a good, long look at your home’s exterior. Is it time to touch up the paint, update the patio furniture, and revive its overall appearance? Here are five easy ways to maximize your crib’s curb appeal. Read More »

Ask the Experts: Where’s a Good Place to Start if I Want to Update my Home with Lighting?

Since we spend most of our time in the kitchen, it’s a great place to start a lighting update. Read More »

Introducing Stacie and Gordon Derencin at 4 Directions Signs & Graphics in Folsom

We offer interior and exterior signage for windows, wall and vehicle graphics, and trade-show displays. Read More »

Introducing Chef Syd Bailey in Folsom

I like teaching people how to create healthy, delicious dishes using only the best ingredients is what food is about for me. Food shouldn’t be processed or pre-manufactured; we need to get back to food the way it’s supposed to be. Read More »

Introducing Deidre Trudeau at Brush of Creativity Art Parties, Lessons, & Events in Roseville

I enjoy living and helping others process and practice art play for mindful evolution and pure self-care. Read More »

What's Cooking? 14 Kitchen Products From Local Stores in Folsom, Roseville, and Placerville

14 kitchen products to get you cooking this summer. Read More »

Get Outside with American River Conservancy

Every month, American River Conservancy (ARC) hosts alfresco events, including local hikes that range in difficulty level. Note: All programs require registration, and space is limited. Read More »

Embrace Race: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Prejudice

It’s never too early to teach kids tolerance—especially in regards to race. But many parents don’t know how to address this tough but meaningful topic. According to experts, it comes down to age-appropriate communication, leading by example, and ensuring the conversation is open and ongoing. Keep reading for even more tips on raising race-conscious children. Read More »

Spotlight on Sacramento Surreal Artist Steve Jones

Steve “S.R.” Jones often begins his romantic, surrealist-style paintings using photographs taken with a 1940s-era Graflex camera with a Polaroid back. Altering the color and texture using sandpaper or steel wool, he then paints and draws on the altered photo before adding found images or objects. Read More »

Kindness Counts: Youth-Serving Organizations

With school starting up again this month, we’re shining a spotlight on local organizations that contribute to our children’s overall well-being—especially during these trying times. The following are groups of people who’ve come together to see that no child is left behind, despite financial circumstances or stressful living conditions, by assisting in education and providing resources and opportunities that are often hard to come by. Read More »