Have you ever taken the time to really delve into the history of your city? As much as I love traveling, I think I enjoy getting to know the places that I see every single day even more. Since moving to the Bay Area almost five years ago, I’ve slowly been working my way through…
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A Weekend Getaway (Without Stressing Out or Breaking the Bank)
We went on a weekend getaway to Monterey! Read more in this post sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car! Every once in awhile you just need to get away. I’m not talking about a planned vacation that you take off of work for and save up for months to go on. Those are definitely important, but I…
Show Olives Some Respect!
This post is sponsored by Olives From Spain You know what tiny little food doesn’t get enough credit? The olive. Oh, people are always singing the praises of the oil that is made from them. They can’t wait to drizzle it over their salad, dip their bread in it, or sauté their favorite vegetable in…
Get in the Holiday Mood at Stoneridge Mall
Every year I count down the days until we can put Halloween to bed and jump into the BIG holidays. The energy around Thanksgiving and Christmas is just different, and I absolutely love it. The lights, the decorations, and the big old smiles that people seem to have all around just make me feel so…
Exploring the Lake Merritt Neighborhood in the 2016 Highlander Hybrid
We had a great time reviewing this 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid! I absolutely love living in Oakland. Even though I’ve had the opportunity to live in a bunch of really lovely places over the years, the energy and vibe of Oakland just takes the cake for me. Our current community, the Lake Merritt neighborhood, is…