If you're looking for a formal or dressy dress for prom, pageant or bridesmaid - and your budget is limited - a shop in Elk Grove is clearing out dresses for $10-20. 

Nicole's Previously Loved Fashions has approximately 100 short dressy style dresses at $10 each and 100 long prom, evening and bridesmaid gowns at $20.  The dresses are all gently used, but in great condition. 

Even if you aren't on a budget, it's worth the time to check it out.  You never know if the dress is there and why not pay less for it?

And, if you find two dresses that you want to buy, grab another one because the third one is free. 

Owner Lonna Ponce says she also has about 20 wedding gowns that she is selling for $99 each (not included in the buy one, get one free sale).

Nicole's Previously Loved Fashions is located at 10466 Franklin Blvd in Elk Grove.  They are open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m.

The Southgate Library Craft Club held it’s first clothes swap on Saturday, December 15. The attendees  had fun making Christmas cards and gift tags, swapping clothes, books and other accessories, as you’ll see in this video... Read More

For those searching for unique gifts this holiday season, a wide and wonderful variety of specialty items can be found at local state museums and historic parks and offer a great way to support historic treasures at the same time. Outlined below is a sampling of holiday gift ideas and special items waiting to be discovered at popular destinations around the greater Sacramento region.

Capital District

• 3-Park Pass -- Perfect for museum lovers, a Capital District 3-Park Pass is now available that offers a discounted admission price for three great experiences.  In fact, the 3-Park Pass never expires and passes are available and honored for one visit, at up to three of the following parks:  California State Railroad Museum, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, State Indian Museum, Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park and Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park.