Charrovida reopened with a Plant Plus+ refreshed menu and lower prices. After a two-month closure, guests can now join the restaurant for limited dine-in and patio seating, take-out or curbside pick-up. Prior to COVID, Charrovida was a spot I regularly visited because of its menu and location at the Casas Adobes Plaza. When I lived…
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Celebratory Picnic!
Read moreLast weekend, Alex and I finally finished our backyard so we decided to have a celebratory picnic on our new turf! I will share more backyard details later, but as a brief summary we’re happy it’s complete. We researched several landscapers in town and found someone who fit our budget and could start immediately. Even…
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Enough is Enough: Use Your Voice
Read moreDon’t stay silent. Use your voice. We need to do better, as humans, to stand up for what is right. This post is about promoting basic human rights. I don’t care what your political views are, but I do care how you treat others. We live in a country where our voices can make a…
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Shangri-La Group Uses Heart in the Fight Against COVID-19
Read moreIt does not surprise me that Shangri-La Group uses heart in the fight against COVID-19. During my international travels, I experienced a few different properties under the Hong-Kong based group. With each visit, I was impressed with their genuine care; they truly deliver hospitality from the heart. Sustainability, Shangri-La’s Corporate Responsibility Programme, strives to make…
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New Logo and Website
Read moreHappily Pink is something I’ve been working on for nearly five years! Naturally, it was time for a new logo and website. I cannot give enough thanks to Mo Calderon, a friend from college, for designing both my original and updated logo! When I went full-time with Happily Pink in January 2019, I started thinking…
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Tucson Takeout with Fox Restaurant Concepts
Read moreWe all have the power to support local restaurants, and in this post I will focus on Tucson takeout with Fox Restaurant Concepts. FRC is a partner I have worked with over the last two years, and a group I have dined with for more than 20 years. With each FRC brand includes a different…
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Plan Your Virtual Tucson Happy Hour
Read moreWith everyone looking for a way to support the Tucson community, I am here to help you plan your virtual Tucson happy hour! Some of my best friends and I started our virtual happy hours a few years ago as a way to feel engaged with each other. In person, we would drink wine and…
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How to Workout for Free during Coronavirus
Read moreStaying home doesn’t mean you have to neglect your health. I typically get my exercise through the gym, outdoors or fitness classes. However, I adjusted my routine to do my part to flatten the curve. So, let’s dive in on How to Workout for Free during Coronavirus. Of course outdoor workouts (running, walking, cycling) are…
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Make a Difference in Your Community during COVID-19
Read moreWe need to take action to keep the peace. We have the opportunity to change this sense of fear into one that’s more proactive. Ask yourself, what can you personally do to make a difference in your community during COVID-19. If you are healthy and able, then please consider helping others in need. Below are…