Mattone Ristorante is the newest Italian restaurant in East Sacramento off Folsom Boulevard, making its home in the building of a former dining establishment. We visited Mattone Ristorante to celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary and were greeted kindly at the...
The Peninsula Campground at Folsom Lake is a serene way to experience the landscape and beauty of local wildlife and nature. Are you looking for an escape from the bustling city life of Sacramento? This place is for you. I’m currently testing new outdoor camping...
Intellectual Property is someone’s creations, works, or products protected through copyrights, trademarks, and patents — depending on the item covered. Copyrighting protects works of authorship like music, patents protect the ideas and designs of new products like car...
According to QSR Magazine guest author S. L. Francine (2017), creating a successful food crisis recovery plan includes prepping for the crisis, addressing the crisis, and coming back stronger by following through with the crisis outline in place. To prepare for an...
What is e-commerce? How does it differ from older more traditional "brick-and-mortar" commerce? Electronic commerce is the use of information technology to communicate with all those that are involved with a business’s vitality. For example, e-commerce for a school...
Are you searching for ways to improve website design and performance on WordPress? I have you covered. With only a few tweaks and targeted choices, you can quickly remedy any glaring issues plaguing your website and help your content perform better if delivered by the...
It's incredible to see how quickly technology and electronics have changed in the past 30 years. As a 31-year-old born in 1990, I've seen firsthand the phenomenal internet and digital evolution from decade to decade. Every year, different electronics were released...
Is keeping your dog safe during the holidays on your mind? Holidays are planned on many days throughout the year for many countries. Along with their merry celebrations, holidays can also bring disarray and safety issues for dogs in the home. In the US, from New...
Are you wondering how to season a cast iron skillet or pan? Cooking with a lovely cast iron pan is a tried-and-true way to incorporate flavor throughout your ingredients, but it all starts with a cast iron skillet that is adequately seasoned. Seasoning a beautiful...
Santa Cruz is a beautiful place to visit. From the many beaches tucked amongst coves along its coast to lots of walk-up restaurants to fuel your beach adventures, Santa Cruz is both for the young at heart and old in spirit. I've visited Santa Cruz countless times due...
Doran Regional Park camping is such a wonderful way to celebrate a wedding anniversary. For Christmas and my birthday, we received additional gear to complete our camping and backpacking collection, and it was finally time to put it all to the test before summer...
Luckily, care for a Chinese Evergreen houseplant is straightforward. The Chinese Evergreen is vibrant, rewarding, and providing care is easy. Ever since I obtained my first Chinese Evergreen houseplant, I've enjoyed every moment besides its radiant beauty. I've also...
A short primer on NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)! To those who do not understand NFTs and think screenshots are a way to claim ownership, this is EXACTLY the issue NFTs solve. Stop thinking of janky GIF art as the only NFTs, but instead, eyes should open to real-world...
Surprise and delight marketing is a powerful way to build stronger customer relationships. In a world of intense digital competition, surprise and delight marketing can set you apart from competitors. First impressions are essential, but even mistakes and blunders can...
Learning advanced Google Analytics is a worthwhile investment for any marketer. Monitoring your digital analytics and site traffic allows you to land higher-value clients and increase sales. Additionally, you can plan and build future growth and traffic by putting...
The minimalist lifestyle is only for some. I've always enjoyed living in tight spaces and daydreaming about what living on a submarine must be like. Wouldn't a carpeted cave be an exciting place to call home? When it comes to minimalism and keeping less, my mind is...
Mulvaney's B&L (also known as Mulvaney's Building & Loan) is one of Sacramento's finest examples and originators of the Farm-to-Fork concept, with proprietors Patrick (Chef) and Bobbin (Marketing Director) Mulvaney at the helm. Included in the Michelin...
I admit, with the many highly overvalued stocks plaguing the market and fears of a bubble and federal pullback with increased interest rates, I'm feeling tepid over the future and have decided to minimize risk by selling off a few stock assets. Only stocks where I've...
Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria arrived in Oak Park last year, but we only finally tried their pizza a few days ago. At Slim & Husky's, you can either order one of their signature artisan pizzas or build your own pizza with customized toppings. Slim & Husky's...
Last week, we visited South Lake Tahoe to beat the horrible Sacramento heat and celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday. It was tremendously busy with little room availability, but I found and booked two dog-friendly rooms at the Econo Lodge in South Lake Tahoe, a bit...
The Copywriter's Handbook by Robert W. Bly should be on the desk of anyone who works with copy—whether managers, marketers, or freelance writers. Robert Bly writes such excellent copy! He's a master at delivering succinct and helpful words while effortlessly guiding...