There is a celebration for everything! We have National Donut Day in June, National Hot Dog in July and my favorite: National Grilled Cheese Day that was on April 12. Who doesn’t love the ooey gooey cheesy delicacies? Definitely one of my favorites! My family did celebrate this wonderful holiday with a quick dinner of…
Days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler and school is officially back in session. For most families, that means homework, sports practice and endless school events. As our days get more hectic, we tend to find ways to make our lives a little easier. Dinner sometimes get’s pushed off to last minute and…
What makes Sacramento the Farm-to-Fork Capital of the world? A year-round growing season and ideal climate for, oh, just about 1.5 million acres of farms and ranches growing over 160 crops! But did you know that there’s a cornucopia of ways in which families and kids can dig into all this Farm-to-Fork fun? And the…
Summertime in Sacramento is hot, hot and hot! We have been seeing double digits on the thermostats and everyone is trying to find ways to stay cool. One of my favorite ways to stay cool is to enjoy super sweet, super cold and icy ICE CREAM! Whether it’s Fro-Yo, from a carton, on a cone…
The 2017 baseball season officially kicks off here in Sacramento this Thursday, April 6 at 7:05 pm at Raley Field. If you are thinking of treating the family to a night out at the game, here’s some motivation. Raley Field has overhauled their concessions and kids zone to make the Sacramento baseball experience top-notch for the whole…
Many families come to Sacramento on business, stop in for dinner on their way to the mountains or just live in our wonderful capital city. Whether you are visiting Sacramento from out of town, live in the area or are just passing through, we have plenty of family friendly eateries to choose from so you can…
By Heather Crivellone School is back in session, soccer season has started and moms across Sacramento are frantically trying to find fast and easy meals to prepare for their kids. Eating out can be costly (especially if you have a large family), but luckily there are many local restaurants that offer FREE or reduced meals…
Ice cream is a staple summertime treat for kids of all ages, and recently I took my kids to enjoy the newest hot spot for the cold, sweet dessert. The Parlor on Eureka Rd. in Roseville serves ice cream-filled donuts – this takes ice cream desserts to a whole new level! It was an experience for my taste…
Sacramento is America’s Farm-to-Fork capital. We are truly blessed to live in an area that focuses and produces the largest amount of agriculture in the nation. Did you know that 70 percent of our region’s land is either agricultural, forest or open space? We are also home to close to 8,000 acres of boutique farms that…
Every Friday night is pizza night in our home. I love this tradition, as it gives mama a night off from cooking and cleaning, and I can always be sure that at least one night a week everyone can agree on what’s for dinner. Some nights we pick up a “take and bake” and pop it…
Did you know that on Wednesday, January 27 the world will be celebrating a very important day? Yes, it’s the most important day of the year… National Chocolate Cake Day! I don’t know about you, but this National day should be declared a National holiday in my chocolate-loving world! I don’t think the kids would…
By Heather Crivellone School is back in session…and that means (for many families), homework, sports practice and events. As our days get more hectic, we tend to find ways to make our lives a little easier. Dinner sometimes get’s pushed off to last minute- and instead of spending a ton of money on fast food,…
In this second of a two-part series on staying cool in Sacramento during the summertime (see part 1 here on staying cool indoors here), we explore not only some of the area’s natural resources, but also many of the made-made assets that help us all stay cool and enjoy this beautiful (but sometimes rather hot) area…
By Heather Crivellone It’s officially spring! And with the longer days and warmer evenings comes the festivals. Sacramento is lucky to host festivals of all sorts; everything from boats, jazz, art, food and more. To kick off the spring frenzy, the Sacramento Food Film Festival is back in town and better than ever. Beginning on…
By Heather Crivellone Everyone is always looking for a great deal- and as moms, we are always trying to find ways to save on our monthly budget. Sometimes going out on “date night” is just not an option. However, there are quite a few local restaurants that offer “Kids Eat Free” and/or very reduced prices for…
By Heather Crivellone Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? And on the third Sunday of the Month is recognized as National Ice Cream Day. If you didn’t know this, here is a little bit of history.. it was declared in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. He recognized ice cream as a…
By Heather Crivellone I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!”. And with the Sacramento temperatures rising this week, I know where my family is going to be…. the ice cream parlour! I don’t know a kid (or an adult) who doesn’t love some ice-cold, creamy goodness! And here in Sacramento, we have…
By Heather Crivellone Everyone is always looking for a great deal- and as moms, we are always trying to find ways to save on our monthly budget. Sometimes going out on “date night” is just not an option. However, there are quite a few local restaurants that offer “Kids Eat Free” and/or very reduced prices…
Last year, Sacramento was named America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital – a well-deserved designation, as the Sacramento area has been supporting and consuming fresh, locally grown food for years. Now that it’s official, just about everyone has enthusiastically jumped on board to participate in and celebrate Sacramento’s inaugural Farm-to-Fork Week, September 22-28, 2013. While there are literally dozens and…
By Heather Crivellone Well, summer is officially underway, and if you are like most moms out there, you are counting down the days left until school starts. Kids are probably complaining that they are “bored” or just getting those little hands into everything that they shouldn’t be getting into. Here is a simple (and CHEAP)…
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