Style Magazine - January 2024
Those who know me well, know I’m the queen of quotes. Maybe it’s my inner philosopher or because I’m a word nerd, but I love their power to provide comfort, clarity, and comedic relief. My current coffee table book is even called Quotable; and, yes, it’s filled with—you guessed it(!)—smart sayings and wise, witty words from poignant people like the Buddha and Benjamin Franklin. The quote I’m currently crushing on, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing,” comes from British author Alfred Wainright. In a month like January—often the wettest, coldest one of the year—it’s a favorable way of reacting to unfavorable temps. But the quote goes beyond encouraging people to bundle up. Alfred is essentially saying that being positive (and prepared!) results in optimistic outcomes. And he’s onto something. A pessimist might look at January and see barren trees, bleak bank accounts, and runny noses, while someone with a sunnier disposition sees it as a new beginning—a month when the sun starts to set a little later, citrus is in season, and there’s a calming sense of stillness in the air. With a simple flip of the mindset switch, the month becomes more cheery than weary. With fewer calendar commitments (December is always a doozy) comes more free time for me time, like signing up for creative classes. In “Get Crafty!” (page 24), we share a lengthy list of wonderful workshops where you’ll build confidence and social connections while learning new skills, from wreath making and watercolor painting to cake decorating. Do you prefer purchasing locally made products rather than making them? Check out “Editor’s Picks” (page 50) for 10 locally crafted goods that are too good to pass up! There’s much more in store, too: a travel piece to Oregon’s Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge (page 62), a region rich in agricultural abundance and natural beauty; four super—and super easy to make—soup recipes (page 86) you’ll want to savor all season long; and a “Day in the Life” of local resident and NBC Sports’ studio host Rebecca Lowe (page 16), whose glass-half-full attitude is likely why she’s such a success. Cheers to a new issue—and a new year filled with light, love, and looking on the bright side. Happy 2024! —Megan megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Those who know me well, know I’m the queen of quotes. Maybe it’s my inner philosopher or because I’m a word nerd, but I love their power to provide comfort, clarity, and comedic relief. My current coffee table book is even called Quotable; and, yes, it’s filled with—you guessed it(!)—smart sayings and wise, witty words from poignant people like the Buddha and Benjamin Franklin.
The quote I’m currently crushing on, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing,” comes from British author Alfred Wainright. In a month like January—often the wettest, coldest one of the year—it’s a favorable way of reacting to unfavorable temps. But the quote goes beyond encouraging people to bundle up. Alfred is essentially saying that being positive (and prepared!) results in optimistic outcomes.
And he’s onto something. A pessimist might look at January and see barren trees, bleak bank accounts, and runny noses, while someone with a sunnier disposition sees it as a new beginning—a month when the sun starts to set a little later, citrus is in season, and there’s a calming sense of stillness in the air. With a simple flip of the mindset switch, the month becomes more cheery than weary.
With fewer calendar commitments (December is always a doozy) comes more free time for me time, like signing up for creative classes. In “Get Crafty!” (page 24), we share a lengthy list of wonderful workshops where you’ll build confidence and social connections while learning new skills, from wreath making and watercolor painting to cake decorating. Do you prefer purchasing locally made products rather than making them? Check out “Editor’s Picks” (page 50) for 10 locally crafted goods that are too good to pass up!
There’s much more in store, too: a travel piece to Oregon’s Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge (page 62), a region rich in agricultural abundance and natural beauty; four super—and super easy to make—soup recipes (page 86) you’ll want to savor all season long; and a “Day in the Life” of local resident and NBC Sports’ studio host Rebecca Lowe (page 16), whose glass-half-full attitude is likely why she’s such a success.
Cheers to a new issue—and a new year filled with light, love, and looking on the bright side. Happy 2024!
—Megan
megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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The<br />
10<br />
Spot<br />
Resolution<br />
Solutions<br />
New Year’s Checklist<br />
by JENNIFER MARAGONI<br />
For many, the dawn of a new year is the perfect time<br />
to set goals—making for some jam-packed gyms<br />
in <strong>January</strong>. Unfortunately, New Year’s resolutions are<br />
easier to make than keep, and many well-meaning<br />
folks give up after just a few days or weeks. Heck,<br />
<strong>January</strong> 17 was even designated as National Ditch<br />
New Year’s Resolutions Day! To improve your odds,<br />
experts suggest setting small, specific goals instead.<br />
Read on for 10 bite-size ideas to make <strong>2024</strong> your<br />
happiest, healthiest, most productive year yet.<br />
Eat Your Veggies<br />
Whether you want to lose weight or<br />
improve your overall health, fresh fruits<br />
and veggies are key. “[They] can lower<br />
blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart<br />
disease and stroke, prevent some types<br />
of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive<br />
Mantra<br />
problems, and have a positive effect<br />
upon blood sugar, [ultimately keeping<br />
your] appetite in check,” according to<br />
Harvard’s School of Public Health. Luckily,<br />
our region is home to a bounty of vegfriendly<br />
eateries serving up meals so<br />
mouthwatering you won’t even miss the<br />
meat. Zest Kitchen (zestvegankitchen.<br />
com) in Rocklin serves an entirely vegan<br />
menu in casual environs; the breakfast<br />
burrito, seasonal panini, and salted<br />
caramel brownie are all musts. Sink your<br />
teeth into savory, meat-free Indian soups,<br />
curries, and more at Folsom’s Mantra<br />
(mantraindian.com). And at Vegan Circus<br />
(vegan-circus.com)—a food truck dishing<br />
up cruelty-free carnival classics—savor<br />
playful takes on fair favorites, like pink<br />
lotus churros, corn dogs, and fantasy<br />
funnel cakes.<br />
Read a Good Book<br />
“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t<br />
found the right book,” says author J.K.<br />
Rowling. One way to discover great books<br />
is by joining a book club—and there are<br />
plenty to choose from. If you’re looking<br />
Ruby’s Books<br />
for a casual vibe, try Books on Tap,<br />
organized by Ruby’s Books (rubysfolsom.<br />
com) and hosted the first Tuesday of<br />
each month at Red Bus Brewing Co.<br />
(redbusbrew.com/calendar); Face in a<br />
Book (getyourfaceinabook.com) in El<br />
Dorado Hills also hosts numerous groups,<br />
including a Daytime Book Club and<br />
Young Adult Book Club. If “clubbing”<br />
isn’t your vibe, simply ask one of our<br />
local booksellers for some must-read<br />
recommendations. Tina Ferguson, owner<br />
of Face in a Book, is loving The Fury by<br />
Alex Michaelides (a masterfully paced<br />
thriller) and The Mystery Guest (a national<br />
bestseller containing both comedy and<br />
sadness) by Nita Prose.<br />
Get in the Game<br />
Did you miss the pickleball craze?<br />
Now’s the perfect time to join in, as a<br />
new pickleball entertainment complex<br />
is coming to Roseville later this year.<br />
Electric Pickle (electricpickle.co)<br />
will offer indoor and outdoor courts,<br />
along with music, gourmet food, and<br />
cocktails; think Topgolf for picklers.<br />
In the meantime, learn the game at<br />
Johnson Ranch Pickleball Complex<br />
(sparetimesportsclubs.com/sports/<br />
pickleball)—the largest facility in Northern<br />
California—which offers “Pickleball<br />
101” and many other opportunities for<br />
both members and non-members to<br />
play; or join the Folsom Pickleball Club<br />
(folsompickleballclub.org) and register<br />
for their “Introduction to Pickleball” event,<br />
typically scheduled the first Saturday of<br />
each month.<br />
Go Outside<br />
You can never soak up too much<br />
sunshine. Studies show that fresh air can<br />
boost your energy, improve your mood,<br />
and help you sleep better. Beat the<br />
winter blues by heading outdoors. The<br />
paved trails of Roseville’s Miner’s Ravine<br />
Nature Reserve (placer.ca.gov/6003/<br />
miners-ravine-nature-reserve), Folsom’s<br />
Mantra photo by Taylor Allred ©stylemediagroup. Ruby's Books photo courtesy of Ruby's Books. Electric Pickle photo courtesy of Brick & West Design.<br />
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