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Community Lifestyle Magazine for the City of Elk Grove

Home & Garden

5 Ways a Garden Can Help You with Your New Year’s Resolution

5 Ways a Garden Can Help You with Your New Year’s Resolution

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

With our busy modern lifestyles, no one seems to have time to garden these days.

Business

Experts expect smartphones to overtake personal computers in 2012

Experts expect smartphones to overtake personal computers in 2012

by ARA Content

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

Smartphones are steadily becoming commonplace devices for everyone from professionals to busy moms.

City of Elk Grove

 Energy Conservation Saves Green Throughout Town

Energy Conservation Saves Green Throughout Town

by Christine Brainerd

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

As we've mentioned here before, in addition to protecting the environment we all share, green improvements have the added benefit of saving money in the long- and short-terms.

Community

New Session Starts Up For Support Works

New Session Starts Up For Support Works

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Tuesday, January 17, 2012, is the start of a new session at Support Works Job Readiness Training.

Wells Fargo Foundation Donates to Elk Grove Food Bank Services

Wells Fargo Foundation Donates to Elk Grove Food Bank Services

Tue, Jan 17, 2012

The $20,000 donation was made possible through the efforts of the Wells Fargo Delta Vineyard District.

CSD Continues Quest for “Parks Make Life Better”  Writing Contest Entries

CSD Continues Quest for “Parks Make Life Better” Writing Contest Entries

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

The Cosumnes CSD will be extending the entry deadline for the “Parks Make Life Better” CSD Writing Contest to February 10, 2012.

Recipes

How to snack smart in 2012

How to snack smart in 2012

by ARA Content

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Snacks - they can either be your worst dieting enemy or your new weight-loss best friend.

Travel

A Wrinkle of Time in New Orleans

A Wrinkle of Time in New Orleans

by Teddy Herrera

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

I laid on a futon cushion on the ground, staring at the reflection of the 'Face of New Orleans' as he quickly, but meticulously, cut his hair in a full-length mirror, which leaned against the wall as the only piece of furniture in the room.

Planning tips for multi-generational family travel

Planning tips for multi-generational family travel

by ARA Content

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

No matter how strong the familial bonds, traveling with multiple generations of family members can be a challenge.

Dine Elk Grove

Yoshi Japanese Tapas Restaurant

Yoshi Japanese Tapas Restaurant

by Ron Ohta

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

“Tapas? Do they have Spanish food here?” inquired my wife as we pulled up and noticed the sign that declared “Tapas & Sushi”.

Elk Grove PD

Recent Change to Child Seat Belt Law

Recent Change to Child Seat Belt Law

by Officer Chris Trim

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

The following law goes into effect on January 1, 2012

Family

Set Your Academic Resolutions For School Success

Set Your Academic Resolutions For School Success

by Shannon Arnold

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

Happy New Year! Many of us will make all kinds of well-intentioned improvements.

Health & Wellness

Germ hotspots to look out for during cough and cold season

Germ hotspots to look out for during cough and cold season

by ARA Content

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

We're reminded time and again of the good health habits we should practice during the winter germ season - wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when you're sick.

Malocclusion (improper bite)

Malocclusion (improper bite)

by Theodore Ionescu DDS

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

Have you ever wondered why some people have perfect looking teeth while others struggle with braces for years and years?

Local Events

Cosumnes CSD to Host 20th Annual Father and Daughter Dance Series

Cosumnes CSD to Host 20th Annual Father and Daughter Dance Series

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

Create a special “Black & White, Starry Night” to remember with your little girl.