There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.
Our San Francisco Bay Cruise to San Francisco with the students from Spain. The best weather ever! I sure hope others upload pictures as I didn't take very many.
How one app is changing the world of photography
An opening salvo in the discussion of the Presidential campaign. An example from this week that provides a clear example of the divide between Democrats and Republicans.
read about a Longboard trip to Raise Autism Awareness and support Easter Seals. Watch here for trip updates! Starting 7/23.
Shopping, Bowling, Movies and more in Elk Grove with Spanish Homestay Group for American Discovery.
Shopping fun in Elk Grove with our Spanish Homestay visitor.
A discussion about the personal attacks on blogs and why it should end.
A discussion about why Elk Grove does not actually "shop local."
This is the accounting of our trip so far in Spanish by the Escort from Spain.
I wish for adults and parents who would take responsibility for themselves and recognize their responsibility to children. To lead by example, rather than wanting to remain children themselves.
Euro Cup celebration by our students from Spain in both Elk Grove and Davis.
Our welcome party for homestay students from Spain at the Wackford Aquatic Complex and Teen Center.
American Discovery students from Spain have arrived!
Students from Spain are about the arrive in Elk Grove. Got any ideas for a Fourth of July celebration they would enjoy?
New blogger and new to WhatsApp and new to hosting students from Spain. What an adventure!
350 kids from Spain coming to Elk Grove & all over Sacto area. Like 2 host? join us! alicia@americandiscovery.net; Otherwise follow us on this blog!
Daily newspapers ... has their time come and gone?
June has some unusual holidays.
A look at a local artist who specializes in mixed media.
Summer is on the horizon, along with lots of new movies
being a parent is difficult
To the wildlife of Elk Grove Park, the lake is their home. Let's treat it as if we're honored guests.
A rural setting near Elk Grove...
This is what my dream town would look like—what about yours?
Sunset at the West end of Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove Spring landscape photography
We arrived in the school parking lot a little wiser. The kids were tired, but more confident about themselves.
A challenge: Is there a worse job in Elk Grove than that of the security guard at the abandoned Promenade Mall?
Hana Hwang takes it one day at a time.
The Giants play the Pirates in a youth baseball game April 2 in Elk Grove.
Why Elk Grove should Light It Up Blue to fight autism.
Rain, sun and clouds all make it a beautiful time of year to freeze images.
Exercise to keep up with your kids; don't keep up with your kids to exercise.
Raising my own kids, I realized that what you scored on the state tests makes no difference whatsoever.
Determination at work
The local Catholic Church wants to cut off funding to the Francis House, a well-established local charity devoted to assisting the homeless. Tell them no.
Google is giving away free domain names and web hosting for a year, plus other help to start a business.
Cosumnes River College student explains how budget cuts have affected young moms on her campus.
Here's my list of five people who've had a large influence on 21st-century pop culture. What are your top five?