Style Magazine - May 2022
Starting the month off with a mighty bang is Cinco de Mayo that commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire (and is NOT their Independence Day which is celebrated September 16). We love a good party and never pass up the chance to have one. So, with that as inspiration, we bring you this month’s “30+ Local Latin American Restaurants To Try!” feature (page 85) that’s full of intoxicating eats that will guarantee a fiesta (definitely followed by a siesta!). While researching this article, we came across many other South American restaurants that warranted mention, thus expanding the feature to include Salvadoran, Brazilian, and other cuisines that will knock your socks off. Another holiday we can’t wait to celebrate this month is Mother’s Day (May 8). We all have our own ways of showing affection and appreciation towards our moms (or mother figures) on Mother’s Day, but as a magazine, we’ve come to love our “Get to Know” article each May that profiles some of the most magnificent mothers to grace our neighborhoods. Not a single one of them fails to inspire and warm our hearts, and this year’s “Mighty Moms” piece (page 16) is no less. If it weren’t already apparent, we’ve got so much good content on the following pages. So, grab a margarita (or any of the coffees in our “Hot List” department on page 102—if that’s more your thing), grab the family (including mom!), and make the most of May. Cheers and happy everything! —Tara Mendanha tara@stylemg.com
Starting the month off with a mighty bang is Cinco de Mayo that commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire (and is NOT their Independence Day which is celebrated September 16). We love a good party and never pass up the chance to have one. So, with that as inspiration, we bring you this month’s “30+ Local Latin American Restaurants To Try!” feature (page 85) that’s full of intoxicating eats that will guarantee a fiesta (definitely followed by a siesta!). While researching this article, we came across many other South American restaurants that warranted mention, thus expanding the feature to include Salvadoran, Brazilian, and other cuisines that will knock your socks off.
Another holiday we can’t wait to celebrate this month is Mother’s Day (May 8). We all have our own ways of showing affection and appreciation towards our moms (or mother figures) on Mother’s Day, but as a magazine, we’ve come to love our “Get to Know” article each May that profiles some of the most magnificent mothers to grace our neighborhoods. Not a single one of them fails to inspire and warm our hearts, and this year’s “Mighty Moms” piece (page 16) is no less.
If it weren’t already apparent, we’ve got so much good content on the following pages. So, grab a margarita (or any of the coffees in our “Hot List” department on page 102—if that’s more your thing), grab the family (including mom!), and make the most of May. Cheers and happy everything!
—Tara Mendanha
tara@stylemg.com
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Jennifer Tommasini<br />
The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool<br />
5130 Golden Foothill Pkwy. // El Dorado Hills // Business Park 1<br />
916-521-1835 // www.TheGiftOfKids.net<br />
Serving infants to private kindergarten<br />
Infant Lic. 093616199 // Pre-School Lic. 093616198<br />
My name is Jennifer Tommasini, the owner/director of<br />
The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool. I’ve lived in<br />
El Dorado Hills for 19 years and I have four children.<br />
My journey into the childcare field began in 1999 when<br />
I was left disappointed in my search for ”the right” childcare for my<br />
son. After going through many programs and with my daughter<br />
on the way (now attending Chico State), I began to reflect upon<br />
my family’s needs. It was then that I changed my career focus and<br />
ventured into childcare. My mission is to provide a nurturing, loving,<br />
safe and educational environment for every child.<br />
In September 2000, I opened my home to three newborns, two<br />
2-year-olds and a 3-year-old. I immediately knew that this was my<br />
calling. Everything felt so natural. I went back to school full time for<br />
early childhood education and started my own preschool program that<br />
incorporated home-cooked meals, planned outings, and practiced an<br />
advanced curriculum with structured activities that fostered learning.<br />
In 2007 I opened a small pre-school with 60 families while continuing<br />
my in-home daycare. In 2010 I expanded again, bringing my preschool<br />
and in home-daycare under one roof- The Gift of Kids Daycare<br />
and Preschool is now located off Labrobe Road in Business Park 1.<br />
It has been a dream to serve so many children and give families the<br />
satisfaction I never felt when my son was in daycare. I pride myself on<br />
offering a safe place for families to bring their children.<br />
The Gift of Kids currently has 25 wonderful, loving, professional<br />
teachers and over 200 children. We provide care for infants,<br />
preschoolers and private kindergarten. Although the size seems large,<br />
the classrooms have a homey feel where the teachers truly care about<br />
each child’s development. We work together on communicating<br />
with parents and developing each child’s individual needs. It delights<br />
me that so many children have the opportunity to experience our<br />
program.<br />
We are proud that we remained open during the pandemic and have<br />
taken all protocols to the highest level with the kids and their families<br />
in mind.<br />
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