Style Magazine July 2020
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude. Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive. Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss. As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude.
Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive.
Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss.
As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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The<br />
10 Spot<br />
1<br />
Celebrate<br />
America’s<br />
Independence<br />
It’s time to celebrate our country and its<br />
people. Enjoy what America has to offer<br />
and show your patriotism all month long<br />
with any of the following.<br />
Fahrenheit 250 BBQ<br />
by TARA MENDANHA<br />
WHERE’S THE PARADE AT? Did you think a<br />
pandemic would rain on your parade? Think again. The<br />
City of Roseville is holding a virtual parade this year, featuring<br />
Independence Day-themed videos and photographs submitted<br />
by parade participants. Feast your eyes at 9 a.m. on <strong>July</strong> 4 on the<br />
City of Roseville Parks, Recreation & Events Facebook page.<br />
facebook.com/rosevilleparks<br />
LIGHT UP. Fireworks aren’t going anywhere. They’ll be<br />
2 on sale throughout Folsom shopping areas and<br />
operated by local nonprofits like Folsom American Little League,<br />
Folsom Rotary Foundation, Knights of Columbus, and Vista Del<br />
Lago High School Music Boosters. Find locations at folsom.ca.<br />
us/fire/staff/fire_prevention/fireworks.asp<br />
BRING IT HOME. Color your home red, white, and blue<br />
3 with one-of-a-kind décor from Not Too Shabby<br />
(nottooshabbyshop.com), Artfully Rooted Marketplace<br />
(artfully-rooted-marketplace.square.site), Dorothea’s Shoppe<br />
(dorotheas.com), or Antique Trove (antiquetrove.com/roseville).<br />
BRING ON THE BBQ. If you’re craving some smoky,<br />
4 juicy meat but don’t want the hassle of preparing it,<br />
head to Fahrenheit 250 BBQ for their Rib Kit (fahrenheitbbq.<br />
com), or grab a bite from Back Forty Texas BBQ (backfortyonline.<br />
com), Poor Red’s Bar-B-Q (poorreds.com), Hog Wild Bar-B-Que<br />
(hogwildbar-b-que.com), or Buckhorn BBQ (buckhorngrill.com).<br />
RUN FOR IT. Roseville Crime Stoppers are hosting a<br />
5 virtual Run Crime Out of Roseville race this year. The<br />
5K supports efforts to make the community safe and works<br />
closely with nonprofits and the police department. Choose<br />
your location and time (through <strong>July</strong>) and make sure to tag<br />
them on social media when you’ve completed the run.<br />
runcrimeoutofroseville.org<br />
PACK A BAG…FOR SOMEONE ELSE. Donate to<br />
6 Operation Good to Go (facebook.com/<br />
operationgoodtogo), which provides homeless veterans and<br />
veterans in need with packed essentials and light financial aid.<br />
Check out Julie’s Purse Project (facebook.com/<br />
juliespurseproject), which stocks quality purses with essentials<br />
for survivors of trauma and hardship. Check their FB page for<br />
monthly purse assembly days.<br />
Dorthea’s Shoppe<br />
READ AND WATCH SOMETHING NEW. It’s a prime<br />
7 time to check out new, America-inspired reads like This<br />
Is My America, a novel that explores racial injustices or Fast Girls:<br />
A Novel of the 1936 Women’s Olympic Team. Two patriotic movies<br />
releasing this month are Hamilton the musical drama and The<br />
Outpost, about outnumbered U.S. soldiers banding together to<br />
battle Taliban fighters in remote Afghanistan.<br />
Purse Project<br />
Run Crime Roseville<br />
GO BACK IN TIME. Submerge yourself in American<br />
8 history with a virtual tour of the National Museum of<br />
American History (americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/online) or<br />
get a 360-degree virtual tour of any battleground via the<br />
American Battlefield Trust (battlefields.org/search?search_<br />
text=virtual%20tours).<br />
CELEBRATE OUTDOORS. Barbecue, bum around,<br />
9 and breathe in that fresh American air at any of the<br />
numerous city parks (check your respective Parks and<br />
Recreations websites for picnic areas) or by the water at Negro<br />
Bar Recreation Area, Beals Point, or Folsom Point. Don’t forget<br />
the sunscreen and don’t forget to clean up after yourself.<br />
10<br />
BE GRATEFUL. For life, liberty, and the pursuit of<br />
happiness.<br />
Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
20 stylemg.com | JULY <strong>2020</strong> | /stylemg /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags
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