Holidays

How my parents’ marriage shaped my feelings about Valentine’s Day
Ok. So, Valentine s Day was a while ago but I wanted to just get somethings out. We do not really understand just how much what we see and experience...

Running around lost and barefoot along the Chinese New Year Parade route
This actually happened to me! I missed my float and was running around looking for it. It’s a long story but I couldn’t get to the beginning of the route...

Yes I still have my pumpkins
How long can you keep a pumpkin because I still have mine Daly City weather allowed me to keep my pumpkins for 3 months I never really go up and...

Bad Axe Throwing in Daly City was tons of fun
This weekend was super fun. My boyfriend and I had a date night and went to Bad Axe Throwing in Daly City. It was a first time for both of...

Mariah Carey released a new video for “All I Want For Christmas”
Why would Mariah Carey release a new video for a song that is now officially 25 years old? Because WHY NOT?! Actually, it could be in honor of the song...

Can your coworker make Christmas cookies like this?
I am blown away! I work with some really talented people! Earlier in the week I found out that one of my co-workers could tap dance! Today, low and behold...

I instantly fell inlove on a city street with these three cuties
I had the time of my life today for a short while when I came across 3 dogs and their human! I am a dog lover to the core and...

I can’t be trusted around advent calendars
I said I was going to be good this year. I told myself that THIS year would be different. I have grown up. I am a mom now. It is...

My plan to not gain anymore weight especially through the holidays
I actually made that Ranch and Bacon Mac n Cheese above and it’s been a struggle to eat better but I have to RE-START somewhere. Moment of truth: When I...

These Christmas sweaters are far from ugly
I know that many families and companies host ugly Christmas sweater parties and you can actually buy them on Amazon or other sites! I actually really love these Christmas sweaters...

Christmas Tree Clean Up in SF
Christmas is still on the way, but I know that I always like to be prepared. So what can you do with that tree after Christmas? According to SF Environment,...

Where to Volunteer on Christmas Day
If you want to spend your Christmas morning giving back to the community, the Salvation Army could use your help. The organization will be delivering over 4,000 meals to homebound...

A real baby proof Christmas tree
Glass ornaments, light strands, even the garland can be a hazard for small kids but one mom found a way to be festive and safe too. Mary Billings sculpted over...

I brought this little reindeer critter home this weekend
When my boyfriend and I went looking for Christmas trees this weekend for his place I wasn’t expecting to see these cute little wooden animals. I had never seen one...

The time I got to light the tree at Winterfest at California’s Great America
I always wanted to do a tree lighting event when I actually got to turn on the tree! It happened last year at Winterfest at California’s Great America. I was...