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    Celine Sunglasses – Inspired by Inventing Anna’s Bold Glasses

    rw / April 24, 2022

    I watched Inventing Anna on Netflix after I knew it was about that same Anna I read about a few years ago. One thing I noticed was the fashion, especially a pair of…

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    I Canceled My Barre Membership and Got Eyelash Extensions Instead!

    rw / April 19, 2022

    That’s right… I used to go to a barre class fairly regularly (well, on Zoom during the first year of the pandemic), but then I canceled my membership and started to get eyelash…

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  • Food

    Trader Joe’s Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Rings – Lentil and Rice Snacks

    rw / April 13, 2022

    Trader Joe’s Lentil Rings If you’re looking for chips that look like and taste like funyuns, these aren’t it! Trader Joe’s ring chips are sour cream and onion flavored made from lentils and…

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    C19 Maxi Flap Bag Review – Multicolor Printed Silk Style

    rw / April 8, 2022

    A more accurate look and description of this particular style C19 maxi flap bag is here. I’ve seen images of Chanel 19 bags (mostly solid colors), and though I wasn’t too fond of…

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  • Food

    Trader Joe’s Kalua Pork Spring Rolls Review – Reminded me of Hot Dogs!

    rw / April 3, 2022

    It’s nice to make semi-weekly trips to Trader Joe’s again, and I’m definitely behind on trying their new stuff. They released their kalua pork spring rolls a couple months ago or so, and…

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    My Omakase Experience at Akiko’s in SF

    rw / March 29, 2022

    I enjoyed my omakase experience at The Shota, and my experience nearby at Akiko’s has been fabulous as well! Akiko’s omakase was a rather different experience, but in a very good way.  Akiko’s…

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  • Food

    Trader Joe’s Black Tea and Boba Ice Cream Review

    rw / March 23, 2022

    It’s been a while since I’ve found a pint of Trader Joe’s ice cream worth blogging about. The most recent one I tried before this one is their Okie Dokie caramel swirl with…

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    My Omakase Experience at The Shota (SF)

    rw / March 17, 2022

    I’ve been meaning to dine at The Shota in San Francisco since 2019 when The Shota omakase was $150 per person. A few years and a michelin star later, it’s $275 per person…

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  • Food,  Home

    In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar Review

    rw / March 11, 2022

    It’s a bit off season writing about an advent calendar in March, but who’s to say I’m super traditional? Advent calendars are fun no matter what month it is! Anyways, my bestie gifted…

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    Trader Joe’s Oat Ice Cream Sandwiches – Actually, Dessert Sandwiches!

    rw / March 6, 2022

    Another non-dairy dessert item from Trader Joe’s – their oat ice cream sandwiches. Wait, no… ice cream isn’t mentioned… they call it their non-dairy frozen dessert sandwiches.  Oat Ice Cream Sandwich Packaging Standard…

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    Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cocoa Marshmallows – Subtle, but Sweet!

    rw / March 1, 2022

    Another Trader Joe’s review from me. I enjoy some marshmallows, and Trader Joe’s peanut butter marshmallows caught my eye as they were placed nearby checkout.  What Are TJ’s Peanut Butter Cocoa Marshmallows? These…

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    Isabela’s Part in We Don’t Talk About Bruno (Encanto) – Sounds Like Roxette/Stars

    rw / February 27, 2022

    First of all, I took the header photo from CBR here.  The Story The kids enjoyed Encanto, and one of their favorite songs was We Don’t Talk About Bruno. There are many melodies…

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    Zwilling Kettle Review – Rose Cool Touch Kettle Pro

    rw / February 23, 2022

    My first electric kettle, and it’s a damn good one too. It works well and it’s super stylish with the color options. My parents use their kettle to heat water for tea everyday,…

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    Tea Forte Review – Is it an Exceptional Tea Experience?

    rw / February 18, 2022

    I received the Jardin Gift Set from a colleague, and it was my first Tea Forte experience. I love tea, good boxes, and beautiful cups/mugs, etc. The box seemed so exceptional, and I…

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    La Maison Du Chocolate Review – Perfectly Fits and Amazing Box Quality!

    rw / February 13, 2022

    I haven’t had the opportunity to travel to Europe yet, but my brother went to Paris around the holidays and brought back some chocolates from La Maison Du Chocolate. There are lots of…

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