From the age of 3 my son has showed a fascination for video games. As of recent, to my delight, he…read morehas shown interest in the creation of video games (coding). In order to assess his level of interest, I downloaded the trial version of an iPhone game/app called Code Spark Academy. This app allows the user to create the intricate details (levels, rewards, etc.) of a game and then play the game. During this time I noticed that his traditional games and even television shows were put on the backburner. While driving through Elk Grove I noticed a new (at least new to me) establishment called Code Ninjas. I immediately found their website and saw that they offered a coding camp based on the popular platform Roblox. Thankfully, the class was being offered on a day that fell within my son's holiday break. Before registering my son for the class, I ran it by him and he enthusiastically said "YES!" After submitting the payment information, I received a welcome packet from Code Ninjas (outlining the facility rules) that I quickly completed and submitted. The morning of the camp I packed a lunch for my son (Code Ninjas does not provide lunch), and we hit the road! After being warmly greeted by the employee at the front desk, I signed in my son, kissed him, and sent him off to explore the world of coding! When I arrived to pick him up, he did not want to leave. Aside from putting the finishing touches on the game that he created for Roblox, he was "networking" with his fellow coding camp buddies. During our ride home, he could not stop talking about the coding camp. He explained to me in detail the game that he created and that his game was saved so that he could resume the modification of the game upon a return visit. I highly recommend Code Ninjas for any parent that has a child that expresses interest in coding. Yes it is a bit pricey ($89 for the coding camp), but it will definitely pay off (literally) in your child's future! I am already planning on registering my son for the Minecraft Coding Workshop. Thank you Code Ninjas!

What a cool place! I wish there was something like this when I was a kid. All the children were…read morehaving a great time, they were fully engaged and it was great watching them learn how to create something they love. I wish there were more places to take the kids that teach them fun, hands on, real world skills. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this if you are a parent that has a child always wanting to play video games/Fortnite and can't pull them away from the screen! This will definitely make them appreciate all that goes into developing a game. I can't speak much to this part, but it even looks like they have a camp that teaches how to code drones that they can fly around.

Juniper Tree Playschool has been a wonderful environment for my daughter to explore her wild side…read more Her daily adventures include dramatic play, art projects, healthy snacks, group activities and lots of outdoor time. Juniper Tree teachers are extremely nurturing and have created a magical space for little people to safely experience an imaginative childhood. We have loved our time at Juniper Tree, enjoyed being part of a community of thoughtful and diverse families, and will miss them all when it's time for kindergarden.

I can not be more happy with my son's first preschool experience at Juniper Tree. My son is very…read morehigh energy, sensitive, and likes to play monster a lot. When I spoke to Vanessa the first time, she was open and willing to take on my son without question. These two amazing teachers Vanessa and Shannon have taught on my son Harvey that space is import and explaining why we don't do things instead of saying NO.. which is a better approach. Juniper Tree understands that each child is different and they address them all uniquely. PS they have a great blog that they update every month with news and photos from Juniper Tree !!

Adj: Treasure Trove of Yummylicious Yarn and More!…read more Another incredibly special and quite exclusive store in Sacramento that I somehow have only visited once or twice long ago, and which I've not really appreciate until now. I'm so glad that I have finally paid a meaningful visit to Rumpelstiltskin Yarn Store recently. Rumpelstiltskin, located on the R St corridor, is quite a long-standing establishment in Sacramento that has been providing the Sacramento fiber art community with supplies and knowledge for over 50 years! Rumpelstiltskin sells a wide selection of high-quality yarns, fiber art tools, and other supplies for crocheting, knitting, spinning, and weaving, so there's definitely a great variety of products offered here for various interests. Perhaps because the skill level of my two fiber art hobbies, crocheting and knitting, are quite elementary and have not improved much over the years, I've so far had all my yarn needs met at the more conventional arts and crafts stores of the big box variety. But as I am getting more serious about my yarn hobbies, I'm now interested in finding stores that offer more specialized products and even provide classes that will help me improve in my crafts skills. I am also looking to connect more with the fiber art community in Sacramento because my venture into joining that community so far has shown me how warm and welcoming fiber artists are and it is totally possible to learn from seasoned hobbyists and pros/teachers if one puts their mind to it. I've even connected with some very local yarn enthusiasts at my local library and I'm sure they all have visited Rumpelstiltskin. On this visit, I saw lots of exclusive brands and types of yarn made of much better material than I'm used to using. From basic wool to more specialized Merino, Alpaca, and Shetland, there were many different kinds available. One I particular liked was the cashmere wool which felt heavenly. I learned that Rumpelstiltskin makes it a point to partner with fiber farms and other small boutique fiber suppliers to source yarn and other fiber products that are not only exclusive, but that are truly local and US-made as much as possible. Rumpelstiltskin even shares the stories behind each brand they carry and even hosts "Farm to Needle" events to introduce some of their thoughtfully curated products that are specially selected for their quality and uniqueness. As such I noticed that the prices of their products are definitely several times higher than that of regular arts and crafts stores, but again Rumpelstiltskin sells really high-quality yarns and supplies. I did not have any questions for staff during my visit, but I saw a class taking place and noticed that besides the looks of concentration, it was smiles all around as everyone was really enjoying their class, so I'm also going to look into taking a class or joining in one of Rumpelstiltskin's events. Just from a quick glance at their website, I see offerings of beginner's knitting classes for adults and kids, an embroidery intro class, a felted slippers class which sounds super interesting and practical, a sweater class for those who are ready for bigger projects, and even basket coiling, spindle spinning, spinning wheel, and weaving classes. Besides the classes that have costs associated and private lessons for those who want 1:1 instruction, there are also monthly and periodic free knitting circles for kids and social stitch events. I did not interact with staff today, so I can't speak on customer service, but maybe on a future shopping trip, I'll hopefully be helped if needed. In short, Rumpelstiltskin really is a wonderful staple in the Sacramento community for fiber art beginners, hobbyists, and pro-level enthusiasts alike and I'm so glad I know more about Rumpelstiltskin now so I can feel comfortable to come back for higher-quality yarn and supplies for more serious projects as well as for classes and events to connect with our local fiber art community.

Phenomenal service. The staff today put a lot of effort in finding a gift card that my email…read moreaccidentally deleted. On top of that, I've been coming here for years and been met with nothing but experienced, thoughtful interactions that help me to complete my projects! Independent yarn stores are a dying breed. I urge you to support your local economy and put your money in the pockets of REAL people, not Joann, not Michael. Rumpel FTW

Our grandson loved his time at the Coder School. Both of the young men who worked with him were…read morepatient and encouraging. The desk staff is very helpful and always returned my calls. We look forward to our grandson returning in a few months, and he does too!

I recommend this school highly to anyone wanting to learn or extend their coding knowledge. My 10…read moreyr old loves his coaching sessions. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Hackingtons is awesome. Our son loves it. The belt system gets him excited to complete projects…read morewhile learning to code. We looked at other coding schools and felt that Hackingtons offered a more structured system. Plus they are always available for questions if our son needs help with the projects from home.

My son has been attending Heckington's for about a month now, he enjoys coding and seeing his new…read morefriends.

Ginger Wong is an amazing makeup artist, but she's also a lifesaver. I had a bikini show coming up…read moreon Saturday and two days before the show, the people who were supposed to do my makeup called and told me they didn't have space - I was screwed. How was I supposed to do my makeup with my fake dark show tan? I didn't even have those colors in my day-to-day makeup bag. I had heard of Ginger Wong or Transformations Makeup from Mellisa Paul at Sac & Co and thought I would give them a try even if it was last minute. Ginger told me she was going to be out of town on the day of my show, but she didn't give up on me. Instead she went out of her way and agreed to meet me the day before to teach me how to do my own makeup for the show. I emailed her photos from previous shows so she could see the look that was needed and how dark my spray tan would be -- and she took it from there. The day before the show, she was extremely patient during my lesson and re-applied my makeup until it was exactly how I liked it, then showed me how to do it myself. Because I'm picky this process took a couple of hours, but Ginger didn't care. She said that we would do it until I was comfortable. She wouldn't be happy until I was happy. She also had me bring in my own makeup and brushes to see what I already had, but anything I didn't have (and liked) she had there for me to purchase from the Muse line that she uses. No pressure to buy at all which was nice. I was able to mix a little of my current makeup and only bought the stuff I needed. I was very impressed with the customer service I got from Transformations Makeup and how they went above and beyond to try to help me out of my sticky situation. I now know how to do my own show makeup, but more importantly, I know I can trust them to do a good job with my makeup for any special event I have in the future. Ginger Wong and her makeup artist team at Transformations Makeup really are the best professional makeup artists in Sacramento.

Love my experience with Portia and Tony!! Great instructors--organized, supportive, easy to talk…read moreto. They spent time with each student to make sure everyone would perform the skills necessary to PASS the CNA state exam. Tony and Portia genuinely care about their students and their success. Portia gave me advice on CNA job searching. And they even gifted donuts and coffee on the last day. So nice!!! Great learning environment & would recommend all their courses!

Great CNA school!! The teachers are strict, but it shows that they really care about their…read morestudents. It was a great learning experience, and I still use all the skills I learned as a nurse. Thank you Portia and Tony!

I'm happy I came here. The students are so friendly and the…read moreinstructors are so helpful. I'll be back.

Very happy with my new style. Over the last few months, I've been consistent with Daniella doing my…read morehair and it's been exciting to watch her skill level shine. She is so conscientious and takes her time. With newly acquired knowledge, she took the time to nicely blow out my hair, leaving it looking great. I wish her so much luck with her endeavors after graduation in 8 weeks!