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04/25/2024

🔥FLASH GIVEAWAY! Win tickets to the first ever , Ceili On The Lake Irish Dance and Music Festival at the beautiful Lagoon Park in San Rafael, Marin County. Presented by the producers who bring you the legendary Great Dickens Christmas Fair each holiday season in San Francisco.
Enjoy access to a full day of Live Music and Dancing. Join in the Maypole Dance or learn Irish reels surrounded by the energy of fellow festival-goers.
Sheepdog Demonstrations and Cultural Activities such as traditional and modern Irish storytelling, poetry readings, and craft demonstrations, enriching your understanding of Irish heritage.
Join in on the musical fun with jam sessions where attendees are invited to bring their instruments and play along. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting out, these sessions are bound to be a highlight of the festival.
Indulge in a variety of Irish culinary delights available for purchase throughout the festival grounds, as well as an outdoor Irish Pub featuring draft beers and hard ciders.

GIVEAWAY: four (4) tickets (an $80.00 value) to
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**Rules and Restrictions**:
- Tickets are valid for entry for the specified dates of April 27th or 28th, 2024.
- All attendees must adhere to festival rules and guidelines, including behavior, alcohol consumption, and safety protocols.
- Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- An adult must accompany children under the age of 12.
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- Outside food and beverages are not permitted within the festival grounds.
- Festival activities are subject to weather conditions and schedule changes.

03/02/2024

🧀 Come with friends, listen to live music and taste over 120 artisan cheeses from California’s best makers along with a wide array of locally made goods - beer, wine, cider, mead, honey, jams, confectionary treats and more at the 18th Annual Marketplace on Sunday, March 24th at Grace Pavilion located at The Sonoma County Fairgrounds. This event is family-friendly and tickets include complimentary tastings and samples throughout the event!
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12/12/2023

A wintery village in the middle of Napa Valley! has transformed their courtyard into the perfect winter village with an ice rink, fire pits, igloos, stories with Santa, and boozie winter cocktails and a food truck. Book for a day trip or spend the night for the full experience. A must for your holidays experience!
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11/07/2023

GIVEAWAY! is a new restaurant opened in August 2023 in downtown Palo Alto. They are the only restaurant open until 11:00pm on California Avenue which makes it the perfect place for a late night bite + drink. They have an excellent Food and Beverage program with non alcoholic drinks available as well as all day dinner menu available all day on Fridays from 11am - 11:30pm. They also have a unique Amber Hour which is their version of happy hour available a the Lounge + Bar Monday - Thursday from 5pm - 6pm and Friday-Saturday from 4pm - 6pm.Private and event spaces available.
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Photo Credit: Hardy Wilson
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GIVEAWAY: Immerse yourself in luxury with our exclusive giveaway, featuring a decadent caviar and champagne lounge experience, paired with an elevated dinner for 2 valued at $400!
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10/03/2023

One of the easiest and healthiest ways to eat fish 🐟
Have you ever tried making steamed fish? Add in equal amounts of oil, water, and soy sauce with some sugar and chopped green onions and ginger for taste. Steam for about 8 minutes and enjoy! Perfect way to enjoy any fresh fish! Here we used locally caught rock fish we received from our weekly delivery.
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09/21/2023

Oh beautiful Yosemite!
We always love visiting Yosemite and this summer we got to experience the Wawona area which is South of Yosemite Valley. We stayed at where there were waterfalls within walking distance, covered bridges, historical houses, and a suspension bridge above a rushing River. offers various owner owned rentals scattered throughout the grounds among a beautiful forest. Very quiet and peaceful with many large capacity cabins that can fit big families and groups. A perfect summer get away!
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09/10/2023

🎶🎵It’s opening night of Matilda!
Matilda was one of our favorite books growing up and we love the musical! preview night was a smashing success, and the rest of opening weekend is almost sold out! Get your tickets ASAP, tickets for the rest of the run are selling fast. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the Tony award-winning Matilda The Musical, the story of a special little girl with an extraordinary imagination and psychokinetic powers.
was the Peninsula’s first theatre company and has been continuously producing professional quality live theatre in Palo Alto since 1931. It’s time for a night out at the theater!
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09/08/2023

Glamping at
We had the pleasure of spending a few days along the beautiful Mendocino Coast a couple of weeks ago. One of our favorite places to stay in the area is where you get to experience nature without giving up too many comforts. They are so thoughtful about every detail from their heated beds, light breakfast every morning, lanterns, gas grilled stoves, 24 hours tea station, fire pits, and gorgeous grounds, they have done a wonderful job of creating a place to relax and enjoy. They are also located close to the water and town so it’s easy to explore the area.
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07/23/2023

Perfect summer meal
When the temperatures get hot we always go for an easy and light meal. Salmon from salt and pepper with a light pan fry and it’s time for dinner! provides fresh seafood subscription with traceable sustainable seafood, sourced directly from fisherman to your table. They have pickup locations across the Bay Area or delivery available too.
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07/11/2023

Resort getaway
If you’re looking for a destination for the perfect getaway, check out . They have it all from their indoor and outdoor pool area, extensive buffet, arcade area, amazing spa, and so much more! Not to mention there are tons of outdoor areas to visit nearby year round which makes the perfect base to explore and come back to relax.
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06/20/2023

✨ Are you a Gemini? Witty, versatile and lively, just like our Thai iced tea!

06/04/2023

Did you hear about the canceling of the 2023 Salmon Season?
Due to devastating low numbers due to drought 3 years ago, the salmon season has unfortunately been canceled. Luckily provides many other locally and sustainably caught fish weekly with delivery or pick up throughout the Bay Area!
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To read the full blog about the closure, see here: https://www.realgoodfish.com/blog/1304/is-the-2023-salmon-closure-actually-a-good-thing
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05/24/2023

GIVEAWAY: 🍺 SF Brew Boat Party!!!

’s 90-minute pedal party tours cruise along the San Francisco waterfront and includes seating for up to 26 passengers, a US Coast Guard Captain and deckhand, and phenomenal views you can only see by boat. All tours are BYO Beer/Wine/Seltzers and Canned Cocktails as well as BYO Food to enjoy on this epic party on the water.
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GIVEAWAY: A private 90 minute Brew Boat tour in San Francisco. Here are the deets:
🚤 1.5 hour cruise out of Pier 40, San Francisco
👨🏽‍✈️ Staffed by a US Coast Guard Captain and deckhand
Seating for up to 26 passengers max
🍻 BYO Beer/Wine/Seltzers or Canned Cocktails
🚽 Built-in bathroom on board
🔈Bluetooth speakers
💡 Party lighting for night cruises
🏙️ Amazing views of the bay and downtown San Francisco
(Retail price is $1,235 for the private charter for up to 26)
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05/04/2023

CALLING ALL SINGLES IN SF 🗣dating, a deeper dating app that hosts the largest singles events in the US, is bringing another singles-only happy hour to the bay area! The first one sold out, so be sure to snag your tickets fast.

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Bring all your single friends and come out to on Saturday 5/6 from 6-8 PM for a mixer-style singles night ❤️

What to expect:
🍹 FREE drinks on .dating’s tab
❤️ Mixer-style mingling
🎟 $20 (see below for promo code)

TAG ALL YOUR FRIENDS IN THE COMMENTS FOR A PROMO CODE IN YOUR DMS 🧩

04/12/2023

Single in the Bay Area and looking for love? ❤️dating presents: Singles-Only happy hour with unlimited FREE drinks!

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Jigsaw is a new dating app that hosts the largest singles events in the US and they’re finally bringing one to San Francisco!

Mix and mingle with singles in the area while enjoying free drinks on their tab 🍻

🗓️ Saturday 4/15, 6-8 PM
📍 Bamboo Hut
🍹 FREE drinks & giveaways
🎟️ $20 tickets (promo code below)

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04/09/2023

Birthday party ready!
Recently our DD had a magical birthday party completed with this lovely dress from . They have so many simple yet gorgeous dresses to choose from for that special occasion or to just feel pretty!
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04/07/2023

Catch this rare magnificent view Saturday morning!
This is the famous alignment of the sun rising over the Bay Bridge on California street only happens twice a year! You can catch this view at the California and Gough intersection.
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03/08/2023

Happy International Women’s Day!
We’ve been here for just over 8 years- when was “only squares and photos”. This platform has evolved and changed so much and at times it’s hard to keep up! Wanted to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for all your support and engagement through the years which has kept us going! ❤️

03/08/2023

Get Your Tickets to the 🧀 California Artisan Cheese Festival!
Cheese, Cheese and more Cheese at the CA Artisan Cheese Festival], March 24-26, 2023! Eating, Drinking, Tours, Tastings plus a HUGE Marketplace, and so much more CHEESE at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. Sunday, March 26 is the not-to-be-missed Artisan Cheese Tasting and Marketplace. This banquet for the senses brings together more than 100 artisan cheese and food producers, winemakers, brewers, cider makers and distillers who offer their hand-crafted cheeses, delectable products that complement cheese, boutique wines, artisan-brewed beers, handcrafted ciders, and sensational spirits. Taste, sip, and explore! Bring your wallet – you can sample and buy all of your NEW favorite cheeses and artisan products, plus your old favorites! Every guest brings home a coveted Artisan Cheese Festival insulated cheese tote bag as well as a festive wine glass.
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Tickets and info at http://artisancheesefestival.com
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03/07/2023

A step back in time
If you’re a vintage lover, is just the place for you. This charming hotel has so much character from their unique bird cage elevator to their claw foot bathtubs. They have a cookie and coffee hour every day as well as croissants and tea every morning!
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Website: www.goldengatehotel.com
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03/04/2023

Dungeness crab 🦀 season!
It’s been an amazing crab season and has fresh crab delivery! Always fished local and delivered fresh! We made our crab this week into crab fried rice- yum!
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02/04/2023

And on Wednesdays we wear pink.
is showing at now through February 26th at the Golden Gate Theater. It’s a super fun, lively show with all of your favorite Mean Girls quotes. Spoiler alert! Someone will get hit by a bus! Tickets can be purchased directly from the theater at broadwaysf.com
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01/24/2023

The San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade is one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations outside of Asia!
attracting over a million spectators and television viewers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Asia with the help of both KTVU/Fox 2 and KTSF, Channel 26 (Chinese broadcast). Named one of the top ten parades in the world by the International Festivals & Events Association, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining illuminated parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating Lunar New Year outside of Asia.
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The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, will be on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 5:15 PM
See More at: www.chineseparade.com
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09/29/2022

Modern day Latin music meets SF’s classical symphony 👩‍🎤 🎻
Get ready for ALTA SINFÓNICA this Saturday at the historic Herbst Theater as the one-night-only live concierto will blend classical music with some of today’s hottest Latin music acts like and . Get your tickets today!
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Presented by ALTA, the show will help raise funds for local nonprofit local community programs 🤝 🤝
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Are you ever thinking I want to try something new but not sure where to turn? Well you are in luck as this special concert is one not to be missed! Plus, every ticket translates to donations for the San Francisco Philharmonic, so what’s not to love?! 🎟 🎉
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📸: Joel Puliatti
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09/12/2022

When the weather is wacky the sunsets are amazing 😍
Enjoying a gorgeous evening in the garden and this Arch from adds just the right touch. We have it next to our planter and have the cucumbers climbing up!
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09/10/2022

Sunflower fields forever 🌻🌻
Nothing like the sunflower field at to put a smile on your face!
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09/09/2022

What summer vibes are made of
Pinot Noir is the perfect red for sipping and relaxing in the great outdoors. This bottle from is from grapes grown in the Santa Lucia Highlands and is organically farmed and family owned. Pairs perfectly with golden hour and some fresh air!
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09/01/2022

WHERE WEDNESDAY: Where am I?
Did you notice the little people in the picture? These majestic trees never cease to inspire! This guy is a famous one. Do you recognize him?
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Hint: peep our stories for the location
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WHERE WEDNESDAY: guess in the comments below and come back tomorrow for the answer!
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08/31/2022

Sip, savor, celebrate at MOHI Wine]!
MOHI Wine] is located in Morgan Hill, CA, perched on the banks of Uvas Creek at the southern edge of the Santa Cruz mountains. You can't help but feel a sense of escape and relaxation while enjoying some of the Central Coast's most coveted and award-winning wines!
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Flapjack and Waffle Mixes for an easy and delicious breakfast (or really, any meal)! 😋 . . . . . @KodiakCakes makes getting those flapjacks and waffles on the table and into the tummy faster and healthier than ever. The mix is made from an old family recipe with no added fat, sugar or cholesterol. 100% whole grains, high-quality protein, honey for a natural sweetener, Non-GMO ingredients, and no artificial preservatives makes these mixes perfect for a healthy meal. Choose from flavors like Buttermilk, Chai, Peanut Butter, and Dark Chocolate. We loved the dark chocolate with a chocolaty taste but still very light and fluffy! ----- #kodiakcakes #flapjacks #waffles #pancakes #pancakemix #flapjacksmix #wafflesmix #breakfast #breakfastforeverymeal #ilovebreakfast #favoritemeal #startingthedayoffright #familyreceipe #nongmo #peanutbutter #wholegrains #familyfriendly #delicious #whatsforbreakfast #healthy #healthyliving #healthyfood #healthymeal

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