Marin Cares
***Please note: The #MarinCares crowdfunding campaign ended on April 14, 2014 but you can still make a donation to Legal Aid of Marin to support the Marin Community Court here.***…
Read moreFun, Affordable haircut in Marin
One of my most popular blog posts is the one I wrote about cheap haircuts in Marin. It seems affordable haircuts are in high demand around here. Today Celia wanted…
Read moreMy Car is Pretty Again!
I got my car fixed! A few months ago my car was parked in a parking lot when dear daughter came out and found this very large dent in it.…
Read morePupusas!
Want to have a delicious and ethnic meal for 2 for under $10? I found the place!
I just discovered today that Royal Franks in downtown San Rafael is so much MORE than a hot dog stand.
Twitter Dancing
Last night was the Girl’s Night Out Twitter Dance. Which basically means if you are a girl on Twitter in the local area you were invited.
Read moreAffordable haircut in Marin
I like to support local, independently owned businesses but I’m not one to spend big money on a haircut. I’ve also never been happy with haircuts from that big super chain haircut place. I was happy to discover Salon Mirsa in San Rafael.
Read moreFinger Licking Good – BBQ
I don’t know about you, but whenever I see a restaurant in a mall I usually assume it is a chain restaurant and I’m not that interested in it. I found out Roadside BBQ is not a chain restaurant. There are 2 locations, this one and another one in San Francisco.
Read moreGirls Night Out – Save the Dates
Have you heard of the new book by Lissa Rankin called What’s Up Down There? Questions You’d Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend? Mark your calendars for 2 fun upcoming events in Marin with Dr. Lissa Rankin and Dr. Michelle Gannon!
Read moreGrocery Shopping in San Rafael: a cultural experience
Grocery Shopping in San Rafael: a cultural experience. If you have driven through the Canal area of San Rafael on Bellam lately I’m sure you’ve noticed quite a few changes. The old sleepy Circuit City is now a booming Latino grocery store called Mi Pueblo.
Read moreItalian Street Painting Festival 2010
The Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival in San Rafael was cool! I didn’t have a lot of time to hang out but I made a quick pass through downtown San Rafael on Sunday afternoon. Here are some of the amazing pieces I saw.
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