When you’re looking for a warm, relaxing getaway from the Bay Area, Hawaii should be your top choice! If you’re on the lookout, prices can be as low as $350 round trip for direct flights from any of the Bay Area airports (San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose). We took advantage of one of these…
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The Perfect Getaway to Monterey Peninsula
Sometimes we all need a quick refresh from our daily grind. One of our top choices for a getaway is the Monterey Peninsula which consists of Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Pacific Grove. These towns are all next to the ocean and all have individual charm and specialties. We’ve put together a guide of some places we’ve…
A Glimpse of Taipei, Taiwan
We decided to make a week long visit to Taipei, Taiwan as our big trip of the year. We’ve heard great things about it’s food, culture, people, and weather this time of the year. Below is a brief guide of some of our experiences there. After spending a week there, we want to go back…
The Ultimate Tailgate Experience: Michael Mina’s Tailgate
Tailgating to a football game is an essential part to the whole game attending experience! It gives you a chance to gather with friends to discuss game details, eat good food, and rally each other up for the game. Here in the Bay Area we are extra lucky because the world renowned Chef Michael Mina…
Road Trip To Zion, Bryce, Lake Powell, and Antelope Canyon
We’ve had this trip on our bucket list for quite some time and was so excited to finally get to experience these beautiful places for ourselves. After taking a look at the map, we decided the best route was to fly to Las Vegas to start our road trip. We knew we would be on…
Our Lovely Copper Kitchen Sink from Sinkology
When we first moved into our house one of the things I noticed right away was the black kitchen counters and black kitchen sink. They were fairly new and in great condition so everything was fine except for the color. Fast forward 4 years and scrolling through Instagram I found Sinkology. Sinkology produces products that…
Introducing Our Wood Pellet Rec Tec Grills
BBQ and grilling is one of our favorite ways to cook and we’ve always had charcoal or gas grills in our yards until this year. When you think of BBQ you think of relaxing and chatting with family and friends while the kids run around in fun. Delicious food is constantly being served hot off…
The Charming Beach Town of Capitola
We’ve all heard of Santa Cruz but have you heard of Capitola? Located just South East from Santa Cruz is the charming town of Capitola. This small town is often overshadowed by their bigger neighbor but many who visit will fall in love with the colorful buildings and the small town feel with streets lined…
Packit Cool This Summer and All Year Long!
We’re big on cooking and eating healthy so packing lunch is an almost every day thing for us. Sometimes we pack dinner leftovers for lunch the next day, or we do meal preps, or we pack some fresh fruits and veggies we get at the Farmer’s Market. We’ve found one of the best way to keep our food fresh and appetizing is with PackIt’s freezable bags and customizable bento containers. Below are some of the products we’ve sampled.
A Visit Back in Time: Virginia City
If you’ve ever wanted to make a visit into the past to see what it was like in America in the 1800s, Virginia City, NV is the perfect place. Located just 30 mins drive from Reno-Tahoe Airport, as you drive around the last bend you suddenly feel like you’ve traveled back in time with the…
A Silicon Valley Staycation
Making sure we get some time to unwind and slow down in our daily lives is a must for a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes planning a big trip out of town might take too much time and effort to plan out. This is when we prefer doing a nice staycation somewhere in the Bay Area instead of dealing with traffic and rushing to and from a further location. One perfect spot for a staycation is Four Seasons Palo Alto. They are centrally located and offer anything and everything you need to get that much needed R&R.
Visiting Sunny San Diego
We love visiting San Diego any chance we get. There’s so much to see and do and the overall vibe is relaxing with great weather and beautiful beaches. It’s super easy to get to San Diego from the Bay Area with just an hour direct flight from any of the Bay Area airports which makes it…