New Listing - 4812 Martsmith Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Having been impeccably maintained by the original owners for over two decades, this 3 bedroom + den, 2.5 bathroom and 2,382 square foot Fair Oaks home is ready for a new owner. Venture inside the formal entry, and you will immediately fall in love with this home. The kitchen is the ideal place to prepare a gourmet meal, with granite counters, a center island, an expansive breakfast bar counter, abundant cabinets and a pantry – it opens to the great room and an eat-in nook and overlooks the backyard through a sunny bank of French doors and expansive windows. Retreat to the downstairs primary suite, offering two closets, a built-in cabinetry and backyard access via a serene covered deck. The luxurious ensuite primary bathroom has a separate oversized soaking tub and shower, as well as a large vanity area with dual sinks and a walk-in closet. Downstairs also find a large formal dining room, a spacious den which is an ideal fourth bedroom or home office, an inside laundry room with a utility sink and cabinets, as well as a one-half bathroom. Upstairs, find two large bedrooms and a hallway bathroom with dual sinks and a tub/shower. Venture outside to your professionally-designed backyard oasis, that is the ideal place to entertain! There are abundant options for coffee and conversation, or the ideal al fresco dinner party on a pleasant evening. It features a built-in outdoor kitchen, a flagstone firepit with a gas starter, a waterfall, creek and pond, vast areas of stained concrete decking and a covered patio as well as a deck and pergola off the primary suite. Don’t miss the three-car garage with a widened driveway and space ideal for recreational vehicles. Awarded North State Building Industry Association Home Tour's "Best Value Custom Spec" in 2000, and this fully lives up to the hype! Enjoy being close in proximity to award-winning schools, Miller Park, Phoenix Park, the American River Parkway, Lake Natoma and Sac State Aquatic Center, and more. Don't wait! Offered at $879,900. For more photos and a 3D virtual tour, please visit 4812 Martsmith Way, Fair Oaks, CA 956628.

Just Listed - 3852 Kroy Way, Sacramento, CA 95820 (Tahoe Park)

Well-maintained, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 1,173sf Tahoe Park Charmer is ready for a new owner! You will love the open, light and bright floorplan. Enter to find a lovely living room with cozy fireplace and picture window overlooking the front yard. The living room opens to a stunning remodeled and enlarged kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, stone counters, a second prep sink, a center island, and marmoleum floors. Original wood floors throughout the living areas. Front bedroom has ensuite updated half bathroom. Large hallway bedrooms, and remodeled hallway bathroom with tiled tub/shower combo. French doors and dual-pane windows add to the home's energy efficiency and charm. Inside laundry, and an oversized one-car garage with lots of extra storage space. The long gated driveway provides ample off-street parking. Situated on an enormous lot with mature trees, this home is perfect for outdoor entertaining, and has LOTS of space to garden, tend to chickens, or play! Location is within close proximity to parks, schools, shops, restaurants, UCDMC, Sacramento State University, public transportation, and easy freeway access with a straight shot to Downtown. Don't wait! Offered at $529,900. For more photos, detail, and a 3D virtual tour, please visit 3852 Kroy Way, Sacramento, CA 95820.

New listing - 5334 Spilman Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819

Exquisite, custom-remodeled 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 1,334sf River Park home is ready for a new owner. You will love the impressive aesthetics and attention to detail. Enter to find a large living room overflowing with natural light, and a custom fireplace insert with decorative mantel and shelving. Entertainer's kitchen with white cabinetry featuring interior pull-outs, quartz counters, full subway-tile backsplash, high-end appliances, and dry bar with lighted cabinets. Lovely formal dining room. Designer paint colors, stylish light fixtures, dual pane windows, custom window coverings, and wood flooring throughout. Spacious primary bedroom with sliding door to access the backyard. Enviable remodeled bathroom with lots of storage space, tiled stall shower with custom glass door enclosure, and granite counters. Remodeled half bathroom features an adorable pedestal sink. Indoor laundry area, and remodeled utility room has lots of extra storage space. Backyard is an outdoor oasis with a built-in swimming pool, lots of sunny space to garden or relax, and a private retreat area with outdoor shower. Front yard professionally designed/landscaped with drip irrigation. Close to Glenn Hall Park, the American River Parkway, award-winning schools, shopping, convenient access to CSUS, East Sac, downtown, & more. Don't wait! Offered at $719,000. For more photos and a 3D Virtual Tour, please visit 5334 Spilman Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819.

New Listing - 4342 73rd Street, Sacramento, CA 95820

Amazing, recently renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1918sf Colonial Acres home on HUGE approximately 0.44ac lot. This serene setting feels secluded but is still close to all the fun urban hot spots! You will be WOWed by unmatched style and features! Step inside to find a formal living room, adjacent formal dining area. Lots of sunny windows spill natural light. New kitchen with oversized gas range and quartz counters overlooks backyard and family room! Huge pantry/utility room has lots of extra storage and food prep space. Large hallway bedrooms and remodeled hallway bathroom! Sunny den/4th bedroom/zoom room. Enviable primary suite features a large walk-in closet, stunning ensuite bathroom. HUGE park-like backyard has a variety of spaces to enjoy coffee and conversation or dine al fresco on a crisp evening. Lots of sunny spaces to tend to the garden, or play. Serene areas shaded by tree canopy. Storage shed, chicken coop, RV access for your toys. Composition roof, central HVAC, dual pane windows, laminate and tile flooring throughout. All this located near schools, parks, restaurants, UC Davis Medical Center, CSUS & more. Don't wait! MLS# 221134072. Offered at $549,900. For more photos, a 3D virtual tour, and more detail, please visit 4342 73rd Street, Sacramento, CA 95820.

New listing - 9224 La Riviera Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826

This adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,150sf home is ready for a new owner! You will love the spacious, light and bright layout, freshly painted interior, wainscotting, and laminate flooring. Large living room features a cozy fireplace. Adjacent formal dining room with elegant chandelier. Enviable kitchen overlooks the enclosed patio and backyard. Large hallway bedrooms. Primary suite has lots of closet space and ensuite bathroom. Indoor laundry room with lots of built-in cabinetry. Enclosed screened patio space is the perfect place to enjoy coffee and conversation, or for al fresco dining entertaining guests on a crisp evening. Attached 2-car attached garage. Large backyard with fruit trees, and lots of sunny space to garden or play. All this located in close proximity to Sac State, light rail, the American River Parkway, k-12 schools, shopping & more. Don't wait! Offered at $399,900. For more photos, detail, and a 3D tour please visit 9224 La Riviera Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826. 

New Listing - 5630 35th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824

Adorable 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,213sf Fruitridge Manor home is the perfect blank canvas for your personal touches, and is ready for a new owner. Lovingly maintained by the same family for many years, you will appreciate the wood floors, large kitchen with double oven, separate living and family rooms, fireplace with gas starter, and spacious bedrooms. Backyard offers both sunny and shady spaces to garden and play and a shed for additional storage. Close proximity to shopping, public transit, CSUS, and more. Probate sale. Offered at $249,900. Don't wait! For more photos and information please visit 5630 35th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824. MLS#18047865

Graduated with my Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration!!!

I have a list of goals. Small goals, big goals, and BIG goals. And about 5 years ago, I set a BIG goal for myself. I decided to work toward a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA).

Why? My friends and family all asked me this. I did not have a clear answer other than the fact I had a deep interest in housing policy issues thanks to my involvement in the Sacramento and California Associations of Realtors, and I felt I wanted to deepen my understanding of policy analysis. [Analysis and advocacy are two very different things.] And to answer the question everyone seemed to ask: NO, I AM NOT changing careers. I continue to be a full-time, top-producing Sacramento real estate broker. I am perhaps just a smarter, geekier realtor now.

I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Spanish with a minor in Ethnic Studies back in 2001 -- a far cry from the study of Public Policy and Administration. Before I could even apply to the MPPA program, I had to enroll in prerequisite coursework in Economics, Government, and Statistics. So in the spring semester of 2014 I enrolled at American River College and for the next three semesters knocked out those classes. I applied for the MPPA program and was accepted, and in the fall semester of 2015 started the MPPA program at California State University Sacramento. 

Initially I felt like a fish out of water - generally I was a bit older than most of the other students in the program, and most of the other students worked for public agencies, in legislative offices, or were lobbyists. Thankfully, they all were my nerdy kindred spirits and we all had a love for policy. I fit right in.

Not only did I fit right in, but as it turns out, I really excelled in my coursework. I took classes in applied economic analysis, public administration, quantitative analysis, urban policy, research methods and more. I wrote papers on all sorts of nerdy policy topics ranging from homelessness, the supply and demand of labor markets, short-term rentals and the sharing economy, organizational performance metrics, homeownership rates, and determinants of home value. I wrote my thesis on the positive and negative spillover effects associated with the growth in numbers of Homeowners Associations in Sacramento County. It was a lot of hard work and I loved every minute of it. 

I liked it so much that I got involved in the Graduate Association of Students in Public Policy and Administration (GASPPA) and served as Treasurer for 2017-2018. The Faculty asked me to sit on the hiring committee for a new faculty member, which was a really interesting experience. My professors encouraged me to submit my research on Homeowners Associations to different student research symposiums, and I ended up presenting my research in three separate events, which was really awesome. 

And the craziest part...I had the highest GPA in my program at 3.97 (darn that one A-). The faculty of my department selected me for the 2018 Cristy Jensen Award, named for the founder of the MPPA program. And last but not least, the Dean of the College of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies named me Graduate Student of the Year for 2018 for the SSIS Department. And I graduated "with Distinction". 

So May 18, 2018 I walked across the stage at the Golden 1 Arena. What a ride! I can't say enough great things about the program, faculty, and my fellow students. It was a lot of work, and during my 1.5 years of prerequisites and 3 years in the MPPA program I managed to do all that and remain a top producing Realtor. In fact if anything I just got busier while I was in graduate school.

So now what? Well I am maybe the nerdiest Realtor in Sacramento. And being done with school, I have more time on my hands for something - I guess my next BIG goal, whatever that turns out to be.

New listing - 3729 Erlewine Circle, Sacramento, CA 95819

River Park home is ready for a new owner - this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,307sf fixer is the perfect blank canvas for your personal touches and renovation. You will love the spacious layout, large living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, central heat and air, HUGE .22ac lot on a cul-de-sac with a built-in pool, lots of sunny space to garden or play. Close proximity to the river parkway, baseball fields, parks, Caleb Greenwood Elementary, Sac State, and all East Sacramento has to offer. Don't wait! Probate sale. Offered at $325,000. For more photos and additional detail please visit 3729 Erlewine Circle, Sacramento, CA 95819. MLS#18025100

New Listing - 2760 63rd Street, Sacramento, CA 95817

Adorable updated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,292sf Tahoe Park home! You will love the vintage charm coupled with newer amenities. Spacious layout, freshly refinished wood floors, recently painted interior and exterior, remodeled kitchen with granite counters and newer appliances, plus a formal dining area, and a remodeled bathroom. Lots of storage space. Enclosed breezeway offers extra space to entertain or play and connects to a large two-car garage. Located in close proximity to restaurants, breweries, UCDMC, K-12 schools, and Sac State. Offered at $399,000. Don't wait! For more photos and information visit 2760 63rd Street, Sacramento, CA 95817. MLS#18021825

Lady Bird - Greta Gerwig's love letter to Sacramento (and did you notice she visited a Dunnigan Realtors open house!?)...

I have seen the movie Lady Bird twice...and not only is it a great movie, it paints a lovely portrait of Sacramento. What Sacramentan doesn't love the Fabulous 40's neighborhood? The McKinley Park Rose Garden? The Tower Theater? Gunthers Ice Cream? The Raven? You know you love the dirty bird. I could go on...

I am a little older than the Lady Bird character, who was a senior in high school in 2002 (I graduated in 1996), but I can totally relate to wanting to get out of Sacramento at that age. 

I didn't, and ended up attending California State University, Sacramento and graduated in 2001. I left Sacramento as soon as I graduated from college though, and moved to San Jose, CA for exactly one year (a 12-month lease where I rented a 10x10 room in a house for $800/month...I hated it there) before moving back as quickly as I could in late 2002. Thankfully my employer at that time allowed me to telecommute from my Sacramento home. I obtained my real estate license a couple years later and the rest is history. And Sacramento has grown up a lot in that time. Candidly, I love it here.

One scene in Lady Bird that caught me completely off guard is that they visit a Dunnigan Realtors open house! I loved that. So cool and unexpected. 

It was also cool to watch the Golden Globes this evening, see Lady Bird win Best Musical/Comedy, Saoirse Ronan win Best Actress Musical/Comedy, and to hear Greta Gerwig thank Sacramento for giving her wings was the icing on the cake.

New Listing - 2042 58th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817

Adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,098sf remodeled home near Tahoe Park and Elmhurst! You will love the spacious open layout, remodeled kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, wood floors, big bedrooms, large master suite with large walk-in closet. Dual pane windows, shutters, central heat and air, composition roof. Large landscaped backyard, detached garage/bonus room. Close to shopping, schools, parks, freeways, SMUD, Sac State, UC Davis Medical Center, and more! Don't wait! Offered at $599,000. Tenant occupied -- DO NOT DISTURB TENANT. For more information visit 2042 58th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817.

New Listing - 738 Commons Drive, Sacramento, CA 95825

Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,643sf single level end unit PUD! You will love this Moss & Moss Atrium model floorplan, spacious light and bright layout with amazing windows that really let the outdoors in! Vaulted ceilings, separate living and family room/den area, freshly painted interior, new flooring, dual pane windows, remodeled kitchen with maple cabinets, pantry and dining nook, large formal dining room, dual master suites, remodeled bathroom, newer central heat and air, LOTS of storage space. Close proximity to clubhouse and pools, American River Parkway, shopping and more. Village 1 in Campus Commons. HOA dues are $295/month. Offered at $349,000. Don't wait! For more photos and information please visit 738 Commons Drive, Sacramento, CA 95825.

New Listing - 3430 65th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820

Adorable 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 970sf home near Tahoe Park! You will love the open floorplan, remodeled kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, breakfast bar opens to spacious dining room and living room, bamboo flooring, remodeled bathroom, spacious bedrooms, central heating and air, composition roof. Lots of windows make this home light and bright! The park-like backyard is truly amazing with lots of spaces to explore, fruit trees, planter beds, and more. Close to public transportation, Sac State, easy access to Hwy 50, East Sacramento and Downtown. Don't wait! Offered at $235,000. For more photos and information please visit 3430 65th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820.

I finished a 50k run! I am officially an "Ultra Runner" now...

In my never-ending quest to make sure that my shoes never fit and that my feet never look good in sandals again, I finished my first ultra run this weekend: a 50k! A 50k is approximately 31.07 miles, which is about 5 miles longer than a marathon. Why on earth did I do this? Honestly, I finally caved to peer pressure from my hard core running friends. I have completed several marathons, and they all would joke around and say "oh, it's only 5 more miles!" Whatever. I caved. I participated in the "Jed Smith 50k" which is an annual event by Sacramento's own local Buffalo Chips Running Club. For added fun, my husband also completed it, albeit a little faster than I did. This race was a nice flat local course along the American River Parkway, starting at the La Riviera access and doing a circular loop over by the Sacramento State campus and back. My next big run is another 50k, coming up in May. That one is in Almaden Quicksilver Park in San Jose, and the terrain is mountainous. Yikes!

New Listing - 3715 Tallyho Drive, Unit 29, Sacramento, CA 95826

Adorable 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Rosemont condo in "The Highlands." You will love the remodeled kitchen and bathrooms with granite counters, maple cabinets, and stainless appliances. Spacious light and bright layout, nice fireplace, big bedrooms, lots of storage space, dual pane windows, inside laundry, private patio and more! Gated community with park-like grounds, swimming pool, club house & tennis court. Conveniently located just minutes from CSUS, the river, downtown, and public transportation. Don't wait! Offered at $105,000. For more photos and information, please visit 3715 Tallyho Drive, Unit 29, Sacramento, CA 95826.

New Listing - 9121 Plumgrove Way, Sacramento, CA 95826

Adorable, light and bright 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,425sf Rosemont home! You will love the vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, huge living room with fireplace insert, updated kitchen, custom counters and backsplash, stainless appliances, breakfast bar, large dining area, updated bathrooms, and more! Backyard has great covered patio, fruit trees, veggie garden, and lovely blooms in the spring. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, light rail, freeway access, CSUS, downtown, and the river. Don't wait! Offered at $259,900. For more photos and information, visit 9121 Plumgrove Way, Sacramento, CA 95826.

New Listing - 3430 65th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820

Adorable and affordable 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 970sf home with great park-like yard near Tahoe Park in Sacramento! You will love the open floorplan, remodeled kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, breakfast bar opens to spacious dining room and living room, bamboo flooring, remodeled bathroom, spacious bedrooms, central heating and air, composition roof. Lots of windows make this home light and bright! The backyard is truly amazing with lots of spaces to explore, fruit trees, planter beds, and more. Close to UCD Medical Center, shopping, schools, CSUS, and more! Don't wait! Offered at $235,000. For more information and photos visit 3430 65th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820.

New Listing - 3715 Tallyho Drive #12, Sacramento / Rosemont, CA 95826

Cute 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom upper level condo with private patio in the gated "Highlands" community in the Rosemont area. You will love the remodeled kitchen and bathrooms with granite counters and stainless appliances. Inside laundry, big bedrooms, lots of storage space, dual pane windows, and more! Gated community with park-like grounds, swimming pool, club house & tennis court. Conveniently located just minutes from CSUS, the river, downtown Sacramento, and public transportation. Don't wait! Offered at $85,000 subject to lender approval of short sale. For more photos and information please visit 3715 Tallyho Drive, Unit 12, Sacramento, CA 95826.

Sacramento Holiday Gift Giving Guide...are you giving back to our local economy and small businesses?

For the last few years in December, I have written blog posts about gift ideas from local Sacramento businesses to give to your favorite resident for Christmas, Channukah, or whatever else this holiday season. If your holiday festivities involve gift giving, there are many local Sacramento gifts you can give! Here are my top 12 gifts that will make any Sacramentan's holiday, at any age or budget:

• A 5k Run Training Program at Fleet Feet; the gift of fitness is a gift that keeps on giving! This super cool running store has a few locations in the Sacramento area (Downtown, Fair Oaks, Roseville, Davis) and offers several training programs for different levels (5k, half marathon, marathon, triathlon, etc). Their store locations offer a huge variety of fitness apparel too like shoes, synthetic socks, nutrition, etc. Estimated cost: $89+
• A membership to with the American River Parkway Foundation; another gift that keeps on giving! The parkway is one of the jewels of our Sacramento area, and the Foundation keeps it beautiful. A great cause! Estimated cost: $35/"Seed" annual membership.
• A new bike from Carmichael Cycles; they have everything from road bikes, mountain bikes, cruisers, and all the gear to make you a great rider! The staff is knowledgeable and they do on-site repairs too. Estimated cost: $500+.
• A subscription to Freeplay Magazine; it's the only Sacramento endurance sport magazine! They profile local athletes and give great fitness tips. Estimated cost: $3.50/month
• A California State University, Sacramento sweatshirt; My alma mater! Stay warm this winter while supporting our local CSUS Hornets! My CSUS sweatshirt was a Christmas gift from my mother during my freshman year...I still wear that thing even though it is totally faded and worn out...Estimated cost: $36 - $75.
• A new or used camera from Action Camera; This boutique camera store offers everything from new and refurbished camera, lenses, and more! They also do cool swap-meets for folks to sell their gear, photo contests, and "meet-up" events for photographers to take photos of neat stuff! Estimated cost: varies.
• Dinner at Mulvaney's; one of my favorite Midtown Sacramento restaurants! Neat setting, great ambiance, and amazing food. The menu is constantly evolving, so call ahead or check their website. Estimated cost per person: $50.
• A Growler of beer from Track 7 Brewing Co;  If you like craft brewed beer, and haven't discovered this place -- you need to go. Tucked away in an industrial warehouse space just south of Curtis Park at Sutterville Road and West Pacific Avenue, they brew their beer on-site...and have a tap room open to the public. They don't serve food, but there is almost always a mobile food truck in the parking lot. My personal favorite is the "Soulman Stout." Estimated cost per pint: $6.
• Massage from Elite Massage Therapy; Katie at Elite Massage Therapy in East Sacramento whips me back into shape after a long run, and she gives one heck of a theraputic massage too. Estimated cost/treatment: $75/ one hour.
• A copy of the book "NKOTB and Us", the authorized biography of the New Kids on the Block by Sacramento author Nikki Van Noy. Oh c'mon - someone you know was a New Kids on the Block fan in the 80's!? Estimated cost: $20.
• Tickets to a Sacramento Rivercats game; See the Oakland A's affiliate play at Raley Field. I'm a SF Giants fan, but I do really enjoy these games (especially when they play the SF Giant's affiliate team, the Fresno Grizzlies)...many of these players are a phone call away from the major leagues! Estimated cost/ticket: $6-30.
• A new home; Sure, I saved the best for last. Nothing says happy holidays like closing escrow on a Sacramento home...sorry if that was a little cheesy! Estimated cost: Priceless. =)

Check out my posts from previous years too -- there some great ideas there as well!
Post from 2011; Holiday Gift Ideas -- for your most beloved Sacramento Resident...
Post from 2010; Holiday Gift Ideas for your Favorite Sacramento Resident...
Post from 2009; Sacramento Holiday Gift Idea Guide
Post from 2008; Best Sacramento Christmas Gifts

Holiday Gift Ideas -- for your most beloved Sacramento resident...

For the last few years in December, I have written a blog post about gift ideas from local business to give to your favorite Sacramento resident for Christmas, Channukah, or whatever else this holiday season. If your holiday festivities involve gift giving, there are many local Sacramento gifts you can give! Here are my top 12 gifts that will make any Sacramentan's holiday, at any age or budget:

• A cruiser bicycle from East Sac Bike; this super cool bike shop in East Sacramento specializes in cruisers but sells all kinds of cycling gear, parts, cruisers, tandem bikes, unicycles, etc. Estimated cost: $300+
• A membership to the Crocker Art Museum; If you weren't aware, it was recently renovated and greatly expanded, and is the premier art museum in the Sacramento Valley. As a member, you will receive a monthly magazine, and receive discounts at the store and cafe. Estimated cost: $65/individual annual membership.
• A Hornblower Cruise of the Sacramento and American Rivers; the cruise leaves out of Old Sacramento. Check out the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers, and experience the wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty that this historic and important waterway has to offer. Estimated cost: $69-99.
• A subscription to Comstocks Magazine; Read up on local goings on, the Sacramento economy, real estate, business, and more! Estimated cost for 12 month subscription: $12 (online special).
• A California State University, Sacramento sweatshirt; My alma mater! Stay warm this winter while supporting our local CSUS Hornets! My CSUS sweatshirt was a Christmas gift from my mother during my freshman year...I still wear that thing even though it is totally faded and worn out...Estimated cost: $36 - $75.
• Car washing at Quick Quack Car Wash; This express car wash will get you in-and-out in just minutes and there are 6 locations in the Sacramento area! Estimated cost: $14.95/month of unlimited car washes.
• Tickets to go visit the Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town; Heck if you are going to visit one, why not visit both! Located at William Land Park, this is a great diversion for adults and children alike! Estimated cost per person/ticket: $13.
• Bottle of wine from Revolution Wines; Revolution Wines is Sacramento's only urban winery. Tucked away at 21st & P Streets in midtown, they make their wine...their facilities also host tastings. Estimated cost per bottle: $10 - $25.
• Massage from Elite Massage Therapy; Katie at Elite Massage Therapy in East Sacramento whips me back into shape after a long run, and she gives one heck of a theraputic massage too. Estimated cost/treatment: $75/ one hour.
• Dance lessons at The Sacramento Ballroom; Want to learn the Texas Two-Step, the Tango, or how to Swing Dance? They have classes for both singles and couples, from beginning to advanced levels! Estimated cost/lesson: $5 - $10.
• Tickets to a Sacramento Rivercats game; See the Oakland A's affiliate play at Raley Field. I'm a SF Giants fan, but I do really enjoy these games (especially when they play the SF Giant's affiliate team, the Fresno Grizzlies)...many of these players are a phone call away from the major leagues! Estimated cost/ticket: $6 - $30.
• A new home; Sure, I saved the best for last. Nothing says happy holidays like closing escrow on a Sacramento home...sorry if that was a little cheesy! Estimated cost: Priceless. =)