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08/24/2026

My four year old LOVES helping in the kitchen, and she’s already decided she wants to be a chef. She’s also my picky eater, but somehow, if you wrap just about any protein in a tortilla, she’ll eat it. 😂 So here we are!

I can’t wait to start making fresh tortillas with her, just like I used to make them with my abuelita and with my mom when I was little. It’s crazy how something as simple as making tortillas can bring back so many memories, and now I get to pass those same moments down to her. ❤️

08/21/2026

Friday night and I was NOT cooking!

So we picked up cenarios_fairfield and somehow ended up ordering damn near the whole menu.

📍1955 West Texas St, Suite 9, Fairfield, CA

We got all the pizzas in a small, so we could try a few different ones:

🍕 Superrrific – pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers.

🍕 Chicken Garlic – white sauce, chicken, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions.

🍕 Chicken Tikka Masala – this one was different! Tikka masala, chipotle sauce, chicken, bell peppers, cilantro and onions.

We also got spaghetti, chicken Alfredo and two flavors of wings, Saucy Lemon Pepper and Sweet Chili.

The pizzas were all really good. The spaghetti was just a good, simple spaghetti, nothing too crazy. But that Alfredo?! They did NOT hold back on the sauce and I'm not complaining because I hate a dry Alfredo.

But listen... that cinnamon bread with the frosting and Dulce de Leche ice cream?! SO freaking good. That was a great treat we didn't know we needed

And all of this fed 6 people, so Friday night dinner was handled!

🚨 Also, if you've never ordered from Cenario’s before, download their app and you can get 25% off your first order. Definitely take advantage of that because 25% off is 25% off

As always, don’t just take our word for it! Go check them out for yourself and let us know what YOU think.

08/20/2026

Am I the ONLY one in Vallejo who thought this pharmacy downtown wasn’t a real pharmacy?! 😂😂😂

I really thought they just left the signs and everything up from when they filmed 13 Reasons Why. Tell me why this pharmacy has been here for 11 YEARS?! 😭 Shame on me for never actually walking inside!

Now I’m about to start walking into all the buildings downtown that I thought weren’t real. 😂

But seriously, I’m amazed at how convenient this pharmacy is! It’s right downtown, so you can stop in and pick up your prescription while you’re out and about, or swing by while checking out the Farmers Market on Saturdays.

It’s crazy how you can live somewhere for SO long and still discover things you never knew existed right in your own city.

Yes, I know…it’s just a pharmacy…but y’all, I REALLY THOUGHT IT WAS FAKE. 😂😂😂

Another Vallejo discovery unlocked (At least for myself 😂). 📍

08/19/2026

🍷🍇Staycations in Napa, CA RiverPointe Napa Valley

We truly loved our stay at RiverPointe Napa Valley! This little hidden gem gave us exactly what we needed, a relaxing family staycation without feeling like we had to constantly be on the go.

Our cottage was cute, simple, and had everything we needed for the weekend. Having a kitchen made it feel like we were camping… but comfortable. Then it hit me! we were basically glamping in Napa! The one-bedroom units even come with a full kitchen, including a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, pots and pans.

There are BBQ grills around the property, so we grilled, cooked in our cottage, and just enjoyed slowing down. Even the basic cable ended up being a plus. At first I was like, “Ugh, no Netflix?” But honestly, we didn’t need it. It forced us to unplug a little and actually enjoy our time together.

The kids got to run around outside, go on walks, hear crickets for the first time , swim in the pool with their cousins, stay up late, and end the night watching TV.

And my husband? He was HAPPY because he got to grab his fishing pole and fish right along the Napa River. 🎣

Between the river walks, BBQ, pool time, cooking together, late nights and just being outside, it was such a simple but GOOD weekend.

After the kids starting school and us coming off a long work week, this was exactly the reset our family needed.

Sometimes you don’t need a packed itinerary or an expensive vacation. Give us a cottage, a grill, some water, family and somewhere for the kids to play and we’re good.

Definitely adding RiverPointe Napa Valley to our list of family-friendly Napa staycation spots. It’s right along the Napa River and just minutes from Downtown Napa.

08/17/2026

Finally made it to Wasabi Udon & Katsu Bar , CA for a little mother-daughter lunch, and they did their thing with this place!

I’ve actually been to this location when it was a completely different restaurant, so seeing the transformation seriously blew my mind. The decor, the vibe, the whole space is so nice.

Of course, we came to EAT.

We started with the cutest Sashimi Sampler Box. The chef’s choice for the day was Maguro, Sake, Escolar, Hamachi and Albacore, served with some pickled wasabi. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented.

Then came the rolls:

Godzilla Roll — spicy tuna and cream cheese, topped with spicy mayo, unagi sauce and garlic cream.

Sunset Roll — apple, mango and spicy salmon, topped with escolar, crunch, sweet chili and garlic cream. I LOVED the apple and mango in this roll! It gave it such a refreshing flavor.

Yakuza Roll — spicy tuna and panko shrimp, topped with tuna, albacore, avocado, kohi sauce, incredible sauce, unagi sauce, tobiko, green onion and microgreens. They torched the top, and that extra charred flavor really took this roll up another level.

We also tried their Soy Garlic Chicken, and it was pretty good too! A nice little break in between all that sushi.

But the surprise of the day was that Tonkotsu Udon!!!

My daughter is usually the noodle girl, but BABY…I was tearing that udon up. 😂 I loved all the rolls and sashimi, but that udon stole the whole lunch for me. By far one of the BEST udon bowls I’ve had.

I already know where I’m getting my udon from now on…and obviously I’m grabbing some sushi while I’m there too.

📍 Wasabi | Fairfield, CA

08/10/2026

🌎 AUGUST Box 📦✨

Trying our Try The World box has officially become a FAMILY TRADITION! 🥹❤️ We seriously look forward to getting surprised every month and finding out what snacks we got and WHERE IN THE WORLD they came from!

One of my favorite parts is watching the kids get excited about each country, learning where everything comes from, and then giving their VERY honest opinions 😂. It’s such a fun way to introduce them to different cultures through FOOD!

This month we traveled the world without leaving home! ✈️🌍

🥤 DRINKS:
🇹🇭 Thai Coco Strawberry Milk Drink
🇮🇳 MTR Badam Almond Drink — India
🇹🇼 A-Sha Boba Tea Kitty Matcha — Taiwan

🍿 SNACKS:
🇹🇭 Thai Coco Crispy Rolls — Thailand
🇸🇪 Svenska Lant Rosemary Chips — Sweden
🇬🇷 Cheetos Foudounia — Greece
🇮🇳 Kurkure Masala Munch — India
🇨🇴 Pacific Soul Foods Yellow Dragon Fruit / Golden Berry Bites — Colombia
🇮🇹 Cedrinca Bombottini Candy — Italy
🇦🇺 Darrell Lea Soft Strawberry Licorice — Australia
🇫🇷 Anis de Flavigny Blue Menthe Mints — France
🇫🇷 Goulibeur Mini Sablés Cacao Shortbread — France

I love that something as simple as a snack box has turned into a family experience we genuinely look forward to every month. ❤️

Now the real question… WHICH COUNTRY WILL WE GET TO TRY NEXT?! 👀🌎

If you’ve been wanting to switch up your snack game or find something fun to do with your kids, THIS IS IT! 🙌🏽 Turn snack time into a little trip around the world and start your own family tradition. 🌎❤️

✨ Use our code foodiemompickyfam0426 for $10 OFF your box! ✨

Sign up, grab your first box, and see where in the world your taste buds take you! 📦✈️

08/09/2026

POV: You already paid for the fun earlier this year, so now you can take the kids out without spending extra money 🙌🏽🎢

Our Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Season Passes are STILL coming through for us! We bought them earlier this year specifically so we could reap the benefits ALL YEAR LONG.

🎟️ Tickets? Already covered.
🚗 Parking? Covered.
🍔 Food? Covered with our dining passes.
Visit Vallejo, CA
Knott's Berry Farm
So on those weekends when we want to get the kids out of the house but don’t want to spend a bunch of money… SIX FLAGS IT IS! 😂

That’s exactly why we invested in the passes ahead of time. We can pull up, ride some rides, let the kids have fun, grab some food and make a whole family day out of it without worrying about paying for everything each visit.

Definitely one of those purchases that keeps paying for itself! 🎢

08/08/2026

Little Pan — Santa Ana, CA 🥟🔥

While we were staying in Santa Ana, we HAD to check out Little Pan! It was literally right across the street from our hotel, so we took a nice little walk over for lunch.

Little Pan specializes in Shanghai-style pan-fried buns, and of course we came ready to try a little bit of everything.

What we ordered:
🍗 Fried Chicken Katsu
🍜 Braised Pork Noodle Soup
🥟 Their famous Cup of Mini Pan-Fried Buns in Chili Sauce + a Sprite. My husband and I BOTH agreed this was our favorite! Whoever came up with putting these in a cup on top of your drink was onto something because WHY aren’t these being sold at baseball and football games?! 😂🔥
🥞 Beef Pancakes: one of MY favorites! So good, refreshing with the cucumber, light but still filling.
🍤 Shrimp Chow Mein
🍚 Shrimp Fried Rice
🍊 Orange Sherbet to finish everything off.

The crispy bottoms on those pan-fried buns with that juicy filling and chili sauce?! 🤤 Definitely worth the walk across the street.

If you're in Santa Ana/Orange County, add Little Pan to your food list!
📍 Little Pan | Santa Ana, CA

08/07/2026

We checked out House of Lumpia OC while in SoCal and came ready to TRY IT ALL! 🇵🇭

We grabbed their Lumpia, Pancit, Filipino Spaghetti AND all of their Ilocos Empanada flavors because there was no way we were choosing just one! 😂 Everything had its own flavor, and those crispy empanadas were definitely worth trying!

And OC, they have some BIG NEWS! 📢 House of Lumpia OC is officially moving to their NEW LOCATION on Monday, August 10th inside Lucky Seafood Supermarket 2 in Garden Grove!

📍 13220 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA
⏰ Monday–Friday | 10AM–6PM

So if you’ve been wanting to try them, now you know where to find them! Go show this local Filipino business some love on opening day. 🇵🇭❤️

Which are you trying first: Lumpia, Pancit, Filipino Spaghetti or an Ilocos Empanada?

No gatekeeping, we drop pins! 📍

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