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Goore's for Babies to Teens is for the Sacramento child (or parent) who likes local service, great selection, and more of a designer look to their kid's rooms. They offer all the basics. Everything...
Goore's for Babies to Teens is for the Sacramento child (or parent) who likes local service, great selection, and more of a designer look to their kid's rooms. They offer all the basics. Everything you can find at Babies R Us is also at Goores, but as far as furnishings and linens go, Goore's offerings are much more extensive and offer a designer flair often missing from what's available at the chain stores (they do offer all the "regular" baby brands too). Personal service is terrific too, especially if you're not a baby expert! Whether you want your baby to have a knit blanket or a fur blanket (really!), you'll find it there! They also offer an online registry and have expanded into furnishings to decorate your child's room through the teen years.
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Body Basics offers both nationally known products as well as unique customizable scents. Their Burt's Bees product selection is much larger than most stores in the area -- I once drove up there just...
Body Basics offers both nationally known products as well as unique customizable scents. Their Burt's Bees product selection is much larger than most stores in the area -- I once drove up there just to get a specific product for a gift because they were the only store in the Sacto region that had the product. This is such a fun store for putting together gifts! Staff are helpful when you need them, but stay out of the way when all you want to do is browse and have a scensory experience. I love their custom scents -- it's fun to give friends a special lotion and bath gel instead of going with the run of the mill selection from a store at the mall. Body Basics is worth the drive up Highway 50 because it's not the only great store in historic downtown Placerville. We love going up there for a few hours to browse the unique boutiques or to go antiquing!
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Broadstone is a full-service racquet club and fitness center. A good friend of mine joined and I was fortunate enough to get a 1-month guest pass to be her work-out buddy. I had never been to such a...
Broadstone is a full-service racquet club and fitness center. A good friend of mine joined and I was fortunate enough to get a 1-month guest pass to be her work-out buddy. I had never been to such a large gym and the offerings were impressive! They offer a wide selection of classes, extensive cardio area and weights, an Olympic size pool, and too many tennis courts to count. They also have a lounging area in the middle with big tv - great meeting spot for the family after everyone finishes their individual activities... just like home! Locker rooms were big and clean, although finding a towel was challeging on occasion. I went to several yoga classes and thought the instructors were very good, although the level of difficulty varied significantly from one instructor to the next even though the class was supposedly the same. The downside to Broadstone is that all these amenities come at a price. You'd better be very committed to your workouts and tennis game in order to get your money's worth!
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I have to preface this review by saying that I am not this store's target market. This is a boutique geared towards the area's rapidly growing high income population. That being said, they do have...
I have to preface this review by saying that I am not this store's target market. This is a boutique geared towards the area's rapidly growing high income population. That being said, they do have darling, unique children's clothes. If you don't mind spending $70+ on your five year old's outfit, you'll leave this shop with clothes sure to have your child named best dressed of her kindergarten class. I admit to looking at the adorable outfits with envy, but I also know that my niece and nephew will look just as cute in a far less expensive outfit from Target, Old Navy or Gap Kids -- plus I won't have to be upset when they spill juice on it or rip a hole in it. Overall, this is a fantastic store if you've got the money to burn and want your child to look more stylish than most of her classmates.
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I moved away from this dry cleaner, but I am tempted to make the drive back to Sky Cleaners whenever I need drycleaning done! Their attention to detail has been like no other I found. I occasionally...
I moved away from this dry cleaner, but I am tempted to make the drive back to Sky Cleaners whenever I need drycleaning done! Their attention to detail has been like no other I found. I occasionally turned items in with loose buttons and they always returned the items to me with the buttons sewed back on. If they couldn't get a stain out, they told me. I loved their honesty, quality of work, and affordable rates. They also provide alteration services. I often had pants and skirts hemmed at Sky and was always satisfied with the service.
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If you're downtown and need a car wash or smog, go to Harv's! I often take some work with me and sit at one of the tables being productive while my car gets washed. I love the fact that I don't have...
If you're downtown and need a car wash or smog, go to Harv's! I often take some work with me and sit at one of the tables being productive while my car gets washed. I love the fact that I don't have to go to the car wash on the weekend! Harv's offers a wide array of washing services and detailing also. Inside their building, they offer a lot of greeting cards, a few gift items, car trinkets, and coffee. It's not nearly as fun as the Five Star Wash in Rocklin, but certainly enough to make the car wash experience a little more fun. Staff is always friendly and they do take pride in the quality of their work. If you aren't satisfied, they'll wash your car again.
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I found myself at Mike's when I needed a pair of pants hemmed by the following day. I work downtown, needed a place close by and was surprised to find out how few tailors are in the area!...
I found myself at Mike's when I needed a pair of pants hemmed by the following day. I work downtown, needed a place close by and was surprised to find out how few tailors are in the area! Fortunately Mike's seamstress did a good job and I will return with other items. The unfortunate thing about Mike's is that it's located on a part of the K Street Mall that has yet to be redeveloped. The building is old and smells musty. They offer an large selection of men's suits for sale, but I'd be concerned about the "old" smell seeping into the fabric. This is such a great location though as far as convenience, prices were fair, and service was good... I hope their building gets updated and the area gets cleaned up. It's too great of a service to lose downtown!
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I have used Vanderlip Insurance's services for ten years and have been satisfied with the rates and plan options available to me. My car and home insurance are both through companies affiliated with...
I have used Vanderlip Insurance's services for ten years and have been satisfied with the rates and plan options available to me. My car and home insurance are both through companies affiliated with Vanderlip and I previously had renter's insurance through them also. I have shopped around for rates and have rarely found a better deal and never found the better deal to be with insurance companies rated as highly as the ones I have. So far my only challenge has been when I tried to cancel a claim with my car insurance -- the insurer didn't do the necessary paperwork; however, Vanderlip staff cleared up the situation. Staff are always friendly and respronsive.
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Haggin Oaks pro shop is one of the best in the country! The selection is amazing! Clubs, shoes, clothing, balls, gifts... It may not look like much on the outside (portable buildings), but inside is...
Haggin Oaks pro shop is one of the best in the country! The selection is amazing! Clubs, shoes, clothing, balls, gifts... It may not look like much on the outside (portable buildings), but inside is a shopper's paradise for anyone looking for anything golf related. I ordered my custom clubs through the shop and love them! Their analysis for club fitting is extensive -- they've got it down to a tee so to speak. My game improved so much after I got my clubs! Clothing offerings are excellent for men, women, and even for kids. The shoe selection will blow you away -- a building dedicated to golf shoes! They've also got a terrific selection of golf related gifts with a lot of unique, "executive" items for the stereotypical golfer as well as more casual, fun items.
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What Beck's has going for it are low prices and a huge selection. Their items generally aren't going to last forever, but if you're looking for 5-10 year pieces then Beck's is a great place to look....
What Beck's has going for it are low prices and a huge selection. Their items generally aren't going to last forever, but if you're looking for 5-10 year pieces then Beck's is a great place to look. Sales staff can be overbearing if you just want to browse -- seems like there is one lurking around every hutch or armoire waiting to get a sale. And speaking of sales, they offer terrific ones! No need to pay full price for anything in the store -- if it's not on sale today, it will be tomorrow. They also offer a big selection of clearance items in the back of the store. Beware of lower-end couches and chairs though as the fabric is often not water resistant and even spilling water will result in a stain.
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