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Flower arranging workshop with Fleurvoyant
I recently took a virtual floral arranging class with Emily, founder of NY-based florist company Fleurvoyant. It was a joy! She gave us...

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Jul 30, 20232 min read
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Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Ride and Carousel in Los Gatos
At Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, families can ride the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad ride around the park. It's a short ride but...

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Jul 29, 20231 min read
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50% Off Moving Sale at Sugarfina on Santana Row in San Jose
Update: They have finished moving across the street, so the moving sale is no longer going on now. But they have other promotions going...

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Jul 22, 20231 min read
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Marine Layer Surplus Sale Going on Now (up to 50% off!)
Marine Layer, which is in Palo Alto and in San Jose on Santana Row, with comfy, casual California clothing, now has their surplus sale...

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Jul 22, 20231 min read
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Community Socials at The Village at San Antonio Center in Mountain View
The Village at San Antonio Center in Mountain View has been built up and evolving in the past 5-10 years to include luxury apartment...

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Jul 8, 20232 min read
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Amazing Chargrilled Whole Chicken Meal with Sides at Lebanese Restaurant Jood in San Carlos
I highly recommend the whole grilled chicken entree at Jood in San Carlos. It's a very small restaurant in downtown San Carlos. It's...

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Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Itinerary for Monterey Getaway Weekend
Monterey is a short 1-2 hr drive from the Bay Area and a perfect getaway for the weekend. Over the years, I've made short treks over...

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Jul 6, 20233 min read
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Date night idea: In-person Cooking Classes at Sur La Table in Palo Alto
One fun activity to do with a friend/family member (or with a group!) is taking an in-person cooking class together at Sur La Table - the...

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Jul 6, 20232 min read
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Dutch baby pancake at The Original Pancake House in Los Altos
For as long as I can remember, pancakes have been my favorite foods (rivaled maybe only by dumplings). I like all types of pancakes -...

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Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Recent favorite recipes discovered on YouTube Shorts
There's no denying that short form video content makes us more impatient and shortens our attention spans. I rarely watch a long-form...

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Jul 6, 20231 min read
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You've got to try Hot Boi Chili Oil (Local Bay Area Brand)
I'm passionate about this chili oil and it's the best one out there that we've found. Every other chili oil after this one has been...

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Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Fitness app I've actually stuck with: Melissa Wood Health
I first discovered Melissa Wood from an interview article about the clothing and home designer Jenni Kayne. She was talking about how she...

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Jul 5, 20233 min read
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Sandwiches worth waiting for at Fambrini's Cafe in Palo Alto
In a very unassuming corner shop on the first floor of a big apartment complex building in Palo Alto sits Fambrini's Cafe. If you're...

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Jul 4, 20232 min read
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Taco Bell with a Beach View in Pacifica
If you're tired of being cooped indoors all the time and you don't want to break the bank on a meal dining out, head over to Pacifica and...

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Jul 3, 20232 min read
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Little Lao Set at Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine in Menlo Park
We discovered this during the pandemic when things were still pretty locked down and people weren't dining in much to eat at restaurants....

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Jul 2, 20233 min read
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Gourmet Cookies at Crumbl Cookies in Mountain View
Freshly baked cookies out of the oven at all hours of the day? Heck yes, tell me when and where. Crumbl Cookies has come to Mountain...

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May 28, 20233 min read
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Snack time: Green Mochi Waffle in Mountain View
When you're in the mood for a little snackeroo in Mountain View, check out Mochi Waffle Corner on El Camino (near Palo Alto Medical...

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May 27, 20231 min read
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For spicy lovers: Numbing spicy BBQ fish fillet at Home Eat
New restaurant find - this place was packed on a Friday night! You know the saying, if there's lot of Chinese people at the restaurant,...

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May 27, 20232 min read
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Crowd Favorite Derby Cake from Mazzetti's Bakery in Pacifica
Someone brought a Derby Cake to my friend's get-together. And this cake which I had previously never heard of, is apparently famous from...

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May 20, 20231 min read
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Pre-fixe menu specials for Peninsula Restaurant Week
Peninsula Restaurant Week 2023 has officially kicked off! It's running from Friday, May 19 - Saturday, May 27! I first heard about...

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May 20, 20232 min read
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