2011

This week on RadioElkGrove: We go on the hunt to find our local budgets, assess the state of gang activity in the city, and update the Bel Air Market closure on Elk Grove Blvd. Read Full Article with Resources »

The evening of New Year’s Eve 2011 began with a congregation of my friends (sister Andi with her hubby, Ben, and one of my very favorite people, my good friend Jathan) at my host Isabel’s house. I mixed us a quick chai martini before we fel...

The last year presented some challenges for our family, but as we closed out the year, we realized that what matters most is all that we already have. Because this right here? This life we’ve built together? It’s a dream come true…    

It seems I blinked and an entire year passed. Again. I could tell you about it, and whine about how fast time seems to be flying, but I thought showing you would be more fun. For this Thursday 13, here is a photo recap of 2011 using the day-to-day...

It’s almost time to ring in 2012!  Woohoo! If you are opting to celebrate as a family and are looking for kid-friendly New Year’s Eve events in the Sacramento area, I’ve got you covered!  Here are 3 fun things to do whether you want to keep the kids up till midnight or not. Have fun!!! WHO YEAR! When:...

Dear Fellow Sidetrackers, I am thoroughly enjoying the magic of the season that comes with having children!  I hope you are, too! I want to say a big, giant, THANK YOU to all you parents, grandparents, and caretakers!  I have a passion for finding the best things to do with kids in our area and putting...

Whether your family celebrates Kwanzaa or you would like to learn about it…this is a great way to do it! Celebrated worldwide, Kwanzaa focuses on family, community, creativity, and the cultural traditions of the African Diaspora. The Crocker Art Museum is holding a Kwanzaa Family Festival on Monday, December 26th from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm.  At...

Not just one, but TWO of our local hot spots will be gifting us with Free Admission on Christmas Eve! Both the Sacramento Zoo AND Fairytale Town are opening their doors to all of us this Saturday, December 24th! What better way is there to entertain the kids while they are full of Christmas...

Fri, Dec 16th - Sun, Dec 18th 1. Ride the Starlight Express Train at Folsom Zoo’s WILD NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS. Fri-Sun 2. See visions of sugarplums dancing in your head at THE NUTCRACKER. Fri, Sun 3. Enjoy BRUNCH WITH SANTA at the Jelly Belly Factory. Sat-Sun 4. Become a NATURE DETECTIVE and discover the tracks of animals...

Last week, we met up with friends at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink for their Family Skate Night. Every Tuesday night you can get one child’s admission FREE with a paid adult admission…AND skate rentals are just 96 cents! Bundled up in our hats, gloves, and scarves, we instantly felt in the holiday spirit...