Girls on the Grid

By Alana Bradley I don’t honestly know why in-home sales parties bother me so much – I have always been an advocate for leveraging my network when I need something or to spread the word about an event, job candidate, etc. and am always more than happy to be leveraged when I can help someone...

New series by Girls on the Grid where we give shout out’s to our favorite around Sacramento. We love to support our local entrepreneurs and businesses. Please feel free to leave your recommendations or suggest categories by leaving a comment below! This time we asked GOTG – what closed business (etc) do...

By Alanna Bradley Last weekend my pug, Pepper, and I attended the GOTG and Wag, Work, Wine Yappy Hour event to benefit the SPCA. It was a lovely laidback brunch event, and I was surprised to meet some new – and very friendly – people and pets while also having the chance to catch...

By Brandy Neth-Aranjo Spring is in full swing, which means seasonal allergies are in full bloom. Being married to an allergy sufferer myself, I’m well aware of the irritating symptoms that come with the blossoms of spring. Many of my clients have mentioned that allergies have been especially bad this year, which makes any outdoor...

By Ashley Robinson and Laura Braden Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 12. And if it slipped your mind, no worries – we have you covered with gift (from Ashley since she’s a NEW mom!) and restaurant (from Laura because … well, a girl’s gotta eat) ideas throughout Sacramento’s grid. CONTEST: Post an old/vintage...

By Laura Braden Like a butterfly emerging from her cocoon, it’s that glorious time of year where the weather just begs you to wear shorts, skirts and sandals … until you look in the mirror and realize you are P-A-L-E. If you don’t have regular access to a pool, you have a few options: tanning...

By Sarah Pollo Editor’s note: Sarah has a blog dedicated entirely to Mac-N-Cheese. Awesome, right? Read the original post and her other reviews here. MNC SD #1  I’m baaaack and I’m going to do a Mac N’ Momma blog first. I am going to combine two macaroni and cheese (MNC) dishes in one post....

By Chantel Elder There’s a new club in town – welcome LUPEC Sacramento! LUPEC or “Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails” is a woman’s only cocktail society focused on creating a platform for ladies to network, empower, educate and simply have a good time while enjoying and celebrating fine spirits and libations...

By the Editors Today is Sacramento’s Arts Day of Giving (Facebook) – a 24-hour, online fundraising drive to support arts and cultural organizations in the four-county region. Donations opened this morning ($25 minimum) and will run through 4:29 am on Tuesday, April 30. Organized by GiveLocalNow, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission...

By Kristen Lowrey Larson EXCERPT: Going away this weekend? Make sure your second most valuable luggage (your wine, second to your pup, of course) stays safe (and your clothes stay safe from your wine). HuffPost Travel gives some great “travel hacks,” or tips on packing your suitcase for a trip. This video shows you...