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If you are ever in the area of Buellton, California (about 40 mins away from Santa Barbara), may I strongly suggest that you stop for this llama and Alpaca Tour at Zaca Creek Ranch!! First of all, the ranch is utterly gorgeous and so serene and peaceful. The fresh air, the sunshine, the rolling hills, the lush nature all around, the animals hanging out, chilling. Stepping foot here is like stepping into another world. You just want to take a deep breath and take it all in. Ev

With food costs rising every day, a box of fresh produce from the farm to feed your family is a true luxury! That's why I'm so excited to tell you about Tera Farm today! We've been using their service for months and it's an incredible find for people looking for organic healthy farm-fresh veggies at an affordable price and easy pickup in your neighborhood. The reason why it's got such good prices is because Tera Farm is a nonprofit that helps local farms sell directly through

New favorite place alert! This is a hidden gem in the corner of a mostly abandoned plaza in San Jose on Moorpark Ave, right off Lawrence Expressway. You would also think this place is abandoned too except there's a flashing Open sign above the door. But once your inside, it is very much open and bustling! There's delicious homemade Chinese food found in every corner of the store, from the main counter of hot, freshly made food, to the wall of buns, and fridge of more food/dri

Somehow I came across pictures of this library and felt so captured by it, that I had to come visit it in person. I wish the pictures did it justice. It's beautiful, serene, and calm, and I couldn't soak enough of it in. It's a cozy small library, but each space is thoughtfully put together and has a glimpse into the nature that surrounds it, with floor to ceiling windows. The furniture is beautiful, the wood tables and chairs look like they are impeccably made. There's an op

Welp, I think everyone has noticed the price of food and eating out has skyrocketed, especially in the Bay Area. But sometimes we still want to indulge in a nice meal. 🙂 That's why I'm excited to share about the latest thing I'm into: supermarket sashimi from Nijiya Market! I know it's not new thing, but I have always glanced over the sashimi section in Japanese markets. I opt for the common Americanized rolles like the California roll, shrimp tempura roll, or seaweed salad.

Today I want to share about my talented friend Vanessa who has her own business in the Bay Area doing permanent makeup. Read on to learn more about how this can save you time on your everyday look! Her services includes eyebrow tattooing so you don't need to fill in your eyebrows all the time, and it looks very natural as she can do nano hair strokes. There's even permanent makeup for eyeliner and lips too (called lip blushing). Check out her IG page for more details and befo

Happy New Year! 🎉 2026 has a nice ring to it! To combat the dreary weather outside, cozy up with a big mug, or actually, a big pot(!) of homemade hot chocolate. And share with loved ones! The steps are easy and customizable to your heart's desire. I started with a big block of Guittard chocolate (which I got at Foothill Produce in Los Altos). Chop it up into small chunks. In the meantime, pour a bunch of milk (your best guess on how much you need or want) into a big pot. I u

Colander Kitchens is a new food hall that has recently opened in downtown San Mateo from Sushirrito founder Ty Mahler. With amazing...

Earlier I wrote about how Capital One credit card holders get 50% off handcrafted beverages at their local Capital One cafes, which is...