Community Lifestyle Magazine for the City of Elk Grove
Home & Garden
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wed, Jan 11, 2012
The following law goes into effect on January 1, 2012
Family
Set Your Academic Resolutions For School Success
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
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)
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
Wed, Jan 11, 2012
Create a special “Black & White, Starry Night” to remember with your little girl.