When Armando and I lived in our studio apartment in Berkeley, we would spend our weekends driving around the East Bay either to visit a specific store or go to a fun festival. Every now and then we would spot an Open House sign and we would pop in to take a peek at the […]
Author: Brandy Saldana
February 2020 – February 2021: My Year Long Break from Blogging
I never thought I would take a year long break, but it happened. As we have all experienced to some degree, the world turned upside down with the spread of COVID-19 and restrictions being put in place to slow the spread. In California, we experienced shelter-in-place orders since March 2020 and have only just begun […]
Iris’s Gotcha Day! Bringing Our Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy Home
This time last year, we made one of the biggest decisions since getting married and buying our home. We got a puppy.
8 Woman-Owned Specialty Food Businesses to Try from the 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I attended the 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show with my girl Chelsea Pearl and shared some Insta-worthy bites on Stories. As we toured the endless aisles of booths affixed with cheese, snacks, and beverages, we came across some really amazing companies that are woman-run and woman-owned that you […]
Trader Joe’s Winter Holiday Grocery Haul and Product Reviews
I had so much fun with my Fall Trader Joe’s haul and review and was stoked that the winter holiday items were hitting stores soon. There were products I really wanted to try this time around and most were new to me to taste test!
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12 Cocktails of Christmas: A Taste of the Holidays at Top of the Mark
For the holiday season, the Top of the Mark bar has 13 holiday-themed cocktails based on the 12 Days of Christmas and one Christmas tradition. Armando and I spent a Sunday brunch and had a chance to taste test some of these specialty drinks along with their extensive brunch menu.
2019 Black Friday Sales You Can’t Miss
Stuffed from all the turkey and stuffing and can’t make it to the stores? No worries, here’s my list of top Black Friday sales I’ll be checking out from the comfort of my own home.
Collections for a Cause: Giving Back This Holiday Season
Great skincare that gives back this holiday season? Sign me up!
Trader Joe’s Fall Grocery Haul and Product Reviews
I was getting impatient with our extra summer weather in October and craving a taste of fall, so if the weather isn’t cooperating in your area, hitting your taste buds with some seasonal fall flavors should do the trick.
Bert the Chimney Sweep Costume and Chimney Sweep Broom DIY Instructions
Armando was a real MVP when he put together his Bert the Chimney Sweep costume as part of our Mary Poppins couples costume.