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…
California Fun
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…
How to Save Water in Your Garden
This weekend in the Bay Area, learn how to install a dripline in your garden at area Home Depot stores with Rain Bird spokesperson, Shirley Bovshow. I share the details in this sponsored post! Even before we moved to California, I’ve loved gardens. I’d go to the big Flower Show in Philadelphia every year, and…