The end of the holiday season is quickly approaching, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy the end of year festivities in Placer County. Auburn, Loomis, Granite Bay, Folsom, and of course Rocklin and Roseville are all ringing in the New Year and would love for you to come […]
Merry Christmas from the team at Placer Living
With less than a week to go before Christmas, most folks are rushing around trying to get in the last minute shopping before Santa climbs down the chimney. However, if you are one of the lucky few who have completed all of the holiday tasks with time spare, there are […]
Skip the mall and Enjoy the Holidays in Roseville
If you’re like most people the holidays can be a stressful time whether you are a homemaker and mother of four or a single career woman who is climbing up the corporate ladder. Taking time out to enjoy the holidays, and it’s not about the mall, is essential to keeping […]
Eat Drink and Be Merry this Thanksgiving
As you celebrate today take a moment to realize how blessed you are and how nothing is ever promised. Eat, drink, tell tales, have lots of laughs, and don’t forget to hug your friends and family and tell them how much you love them. If you are out and about […]
Rocklin is Gearing Up for the Holidays
Just like the rest of Placer County, Rocklin is gearing up for the holidays, and if you are looking for activities that the entire family can enjoy, you will not be disappointed. Although this is more of an activity for your vehicle than it is for your family, The Rocklin […]
Veterans Day and More in Placer County
There is always something to do in Placer County and Veterans Day, is certainly no different. Next Tuesday the 11th of November is Veterans Day. The national Veterans Day Celebration is held every year at the Arlington Cemetery in Washington D.C. where at exactly 11:00 a.m. a wreath is laid on […]
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween everyone! Last week I talked about the history of Trick or Treating, which got me thinking about Halloween itself. Originally known as All Hallows Evening, Halloween is observed on October 31, but what some of you may not know is that the Western Christian Feast is celebrated on […]
The Humble Beginnings of Halloween
Halloween has always been a special time of year in Placer County. I remember when we were growing up that we would always paint the windows in downtown Auburn. There were always some great works of art with kids painting everything from witches and goblins to pumpkins and ghosts. Trick […]
Autumn in Placer County
One of the most beautiful times of the year in Placer County is the fall. The leaves begin to change, the weather starts to cool down, and it seems like everyone is getting excited about the impending holidays. As I mentioned in my previous blogs, Placer County has a rich […]
Folsom and its Humble Beginnings
When I first started researching the old gold mining towns in Northern California, I had no idea that there were so many, especially in Placer County. Most of those towns and settlements are nothing but memories and ghost towns from the past, but thankfully, there are a few that remain. […]