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Sparkling Water on Tap – Zip Water Hydrotap Review

Sparkling + boiling water on tap!? Here’s our review of the Zip Water Hydrotap we added during our kitchen remodel. Is it worth it? Read on to find out!

If you haven’t been following along on social media, we are currently putting the finishing touches on a major kitchen remodel. When I say major – I mean tearing down walls, taking things down to the studs, and completely starting from scratch. It’s been a long two years but now that we are finally using the kitchen it has made it all worth it.

One of the most fun things in our kitchen is our Zip Water HydroTap. The HydroTap dispenses filtered sparkling, boiling, and cold water with just the touch of a button. It sounds like a dream, right?

Here’s a look at how the Zip Water Hydrotap works:

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2022 Valentine’s Gift Guide!

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it, but don’t worry! I’ve done the work for you with my annual Valentine’s Day Gift Guide. You’ll find a few traditional gifts, like bubbly and chocolate, and also a few surprises! There’s truly something for everyone. I’ve tested each product personally and can 100% vouch for them and the companies behind them. Many of the gifts have eco-friendly, vegan, and have natural ingredients so you can feel about supporting the company behind them. A few are even on sale or have a discount offered if you sign up for their mailing list.

Without further ado, let’s get into the list!

Read on for my Valentine’s Gift Guide…

Let’s Glow SF Holiday Lights Event

Let’s Go SF is a FREE SAN FRANCISCO EVENT! December 3-12 Panasonic & SF Downtown lit up San Francisco buildings with immersive visual art. Let's Glow SF Downtown San Francisco Panasonic Light Projections

To help us all get in the holiday spirit, Downtown SF is bringing Let’s Glow SF to San Francisco’s financial district NOW through Sunday, December 12th. Using Panasonic 4K laser projectors, the event will cast holiday-themed scenes across four buildings in the area. The result is stunning, eye-catching visuals that are so crisp you’ll almost forget they are building-sized! The vibrant, colorful, and immersive scenes are set to music to help the beautiful laser projected artworks truly transport the viewers into another dimension…. Read More »

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s my favorite time of year! Time to share my holiday gift guide with all of my favorite things that I’m giving this year – or purchased for myself! #TreatYoSelf

I have spent weeks testing each of these gifts rigorously to ensure they deserve my seal of approval! That means I’ve tasted the chocolate, used the beauty products, and even slept in the PJs! The things I do in the name of research. 🙂

I hope you’ll find someone for everyone on your list. If I missed someone, let me know in the comments and we’ll brainstorm together until we find the perfect gift!

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What to Do in Monterey – FULL TRAVEL GUIDE

Pat and I are fully vaccinated, so now is the moment to get back out there and travel again! We decided for our first trip we would explore a region close to home but still far enough away that it felt like a vacation. We love Monterey County so it was a natural choice. It’s just an easy drive from San Francisco but feels like you have truly escaped from the hustle and bustle of the city.

I’m happy to report we felt very safe during our trip. Most people in the area wear masks consistently, even outdoors. There is plenty of outdoor seating and all cleaning COVID protocols seem to be meticulously followed.

You can tell tourism is starting to pick back up in the region, so I definitely recommend making reservations ahead of time and booking in advance when you can.

Read on for my guide to Monterey, in partnership with the Monterey County CVB…
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House of Marley Get Together Duo

We are obsessed with House of Marley products. You’ll find them all over our house! I love listening to old records on their Stir It Up Wireless turntable. The experience just got an upgrade because we now have their new Get Together Duo Speakers to pair with the turntable.

House of Marley just released the Get Together Duo Speakers and to say they are mighty mights is an understatement. They pair seamlessly and give a surround sound experience. Each speaker boasts a 20W rating with 3.5″ woofers and 1″ tweeters for high-quality bass and audio clarity. The speakers give 20 hours of playtime from the left and the right plugs into a wall. They are compact enough to fit on her desk, on a kitchen counter, or even in the backyard if you have an outdoor outlet.

We can also use the Get Together Duo outside and still get that surround sound experience thanks to the wireless second speaker.

Besides the quality, the number one thing that drew us to the House of Marley brand is its sustainable approach to audio. Their products are made with Earth-kind materials like bamboo, recyclable aluminum, and FSC Certified wood. They also don’t use plastic packaging!

You can’t get better than beautiful, high-quality products from a company that cares about the environment. Definitely check them out!