Style Magazine - April 2021
Before becoming a parent, I never truly valued or took full advantage of our region’s public parks. Sure, I visited them for the occasional picnic, jog, or game of tennis, and knew they brought natural beauty into neighborhoods, but never realized just how crucial they are to a community. Now, as the mom to a tantrum-prone toddler, parks—playgrounds, in particular—are a daily destination for us. Give my daughter a sandbox, swing set, and an open field to frolic in, and her attitude instantly improves. In addition to providing hours of free, fresh-air amusement, they’ve also proven to be a primo place to meet fellow mom friends. (If you’ve never watched “Dear Cool-Looking Mom in the Park” on YouTube and feel like laughing, check it out. It pretty much sums up my attempt at having a social life these days.) Lucky for us, our region is overflowing with parks (hundreds, in fact, with even more in the works) waiting to be explored. Turn to “Walk in the Park” on page 22 for 10 of our favorites—picked for their abundance of amenities, environmental components, stunning scenery, or all the above. Next time you find yourself in a funk, the solution might be as simple as going for a stroll in one of these gorgeous green spaces. Readers looking for other outdoor diversions are in luck. There’s plenty more ideas in the pages that follow—from our feature, “Choose Your Own Adventure” (page 59) that’s jam-packed with alfresco activities like chasing waterfalls, nerding out on birds, and discovering local downtown districts; to “Nurture Nature” (page 26), where we talk about the importance of Earth Day and easy ways to lessen your environmental impact today, and every day; and “Home Grown” (page 44) featuring nine secrets to garden success this spring. If you’ve never considered yourself “green” or “outdoorsy,” I hope this issue inspires you to think differently, act accordingly, and play outside whenever, however you can. Because, if you’re anything like me, even 10 minutes of fresh air will make a monumental difference in your day. Cheers! —Megan megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Before becoming a parent, I never truly valued or took full advantage of our region’s public parks. Sure, I visited them for the occasional picnic, jog, or game of tennis, and knew they brought natural beauty into neighborhoods, but never realized just how crucial they are to a community.
Now, as the mom to a tantrum-prone toddler, parks—playgrounds, in particular—are a daily destination for us. Give my daughter a sandbox, swing set, and an open field to frolic in, and her attitude instantly improves. In addition to providing hours of free, fresh-air amusement, they’ve also proven to be a primo place to meet fellow mom friends. (If you’ve never watched “Dear Cool-Looking Mom in the Park” on YouTube and feel like laughing, check it out. It pretty much sums up my attempt at having a social life these days.)
Lucky for us, our region is overflowing with parks (hundreds, in fact, with even more in the works) waiting to be explored. Turn to “Walk in the Park” on page 22 for 10 of our favorites—picked for their abundance of amenities, environmental components, stunning scenery, or all the above. Next time you find yourself in a funk, the solution might be as simple as going for a stroll in one of these gorgeous green spaces.
Readers looking for other outdoor diversions are in luck. There’s plenty more ideas in the pages that follow—from our feature, “Choose Your Own Adventure” (page 59) that’s jam-packed with alfresco activities like chasing waterfalls, nerding out on birds, and discovering local downtown districts; to “Nurture Nature” (page 26), where we talk about the importance of Earth Day and easy ways to lessen your environmental impact today, and every day; and “Home Grown” (page 44) featuring nine secrets to garden success this spring.
If you’ve never considered yourself “green” or “outdoorsy,” I hope this issue inspires you to think differently, act accordingly, and play outside whenever, however you can. Because, if you’re anything like me, even 10 minutes of fresh air will make a monumental difference in your day. Cheers!
—Megan
megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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ask the experts<br />
BY EMILY PETER-COREY<br />
Q: CAN I LEARN TO DANCE IF I<br />
DON'T HAVE A PARTNER?<br />
A: Absolutely! When you come into a<br />
studio on your own, the teacher is able<br />
to focus solely on you and you’re able<br />
to get an immediate feel for the proper<br />
form and technique of the dance; plus,<br />
the cues from an instructor are super<br />
clear, making it easy to lead or follow.<br />
Ultimately, you’re able to learn a lot faster<br />
working one-on-one with a teacher. So,<br />
whether you have a partner or not, your<br />
feet are in good hands!<br />
—Kate Gonzalez, Franchisee<br />
Arthur Murray Dance Center, 220 Blue<br />
Ravine Road, Suite 100, Folsom, 916-895-<br />
5600, arthurmurrayfolsom.com<br />
Photo ©Africa Studio - stock.adobe.com.<br />
Q: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF<br />
SHOPPING CONSIGNMENT?<br />
A: Consignment shopping is perfect for<br />
those who want high-quality, budgetfriendly<br />
items in an easy-to-navigate<br />
space. It’s also perfect if you like a variety<br />
of styles but don’t have tons of time to go<br />
shopping, since you’ll find all the brands<br />
at malls, boutiques, and high-end stores<br />
in one place. I must admit, it will ruin you<br />
for shopping retail, because you’ll get used<br />
to paying much less for great stuff! What’s<br />
more, the environment greatly benefits<br />
when items are reused and consumers<br />
don't buy brand new clothing and/or<br />
accessories.<br />
—Rachel Arendt, Owner<br />
ReLoveIt Consignments, 1300 East Bidwell<br />
Street, Suite 125, Folsom, 916-984-6500,<br />
reloveit.us<br />
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