I am sure you have already gathered that one of my favorite things to do is cook. And eat. I have also really started to love crafting. I crafted more when I was younger but life seems to get in the way of doing ALL the fun things ALL the time. Anytime crafting comes up...
BriGeeski's Latest Posts
Chef Showdown Recap
The Chef Showdown benefiting Center for Community Solutions is such an amazing event held annually for a very important cause. The fundraising event is held each year to help bring awareness and build funds to fight domestic violence. This year the event was hosted at the new San Diego Harley Davidson store off Morena Boulevard. Photo...
Just Opened: Panama 66 at SDMA
Panama 66 recently opened in the Sculpture Garden at The San Diego Museum of Art. The new bar and eatery is the third spot by the people behind Blind Lady Ale House and Tiger! Tiger! The menu includes lunch and dinner with weekend brunch and a full bar. I attended their opening party to get a look at the...
Palm Springs in the Hyundai Santa Fe
Every year we head to Palm Springs for the Smeal Invitational (a family golf tournament). In prior years we always went to different destinations but once we found the Palm Mountain Springs Resort we haven’t switched it up. The hotel is awesome and in the perfect location in Palm Springs. We headed out in the...
BriGeeski Turns 1!
I can't believe my little ol' blog + design firm have been in business for a year! I wanted to share my top blog posts and some of my favorite eats from the year. I have been introduced to so many awesome people and learned a TON about blogging, social media, networking, food and business....
Hacienda Hotel in Old Town
Mark and I celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary in Old Town San Diego. We had such a relaxing weekend. We had tasty margaritas at Cafe Coyote and an awesome meal at Barleymash but I hadn't yet shared what a nice time we had at the The Hacienda Hotel. The hotel made for the perfect San Diego...
Mitsubishi Outlander in La Quinta
We headed to La Quinta Resort in the Mitsubishi Outlander for the FCG Cobra Puma World Championship and really enjoyed the ride. My grandma and mother-in-law stayed and watched my kiddo while I worked at the golf tournament. It was so nice to ride in style out to La Quinta. The Outlander has all the essentials for...
Rubio's California Bowl
If you’re searching for the Rubio’s California Bowl, here’s exactly what’s inside, how it tastes, and why it’s one of the best healthier fast casual options. I order this all the time, especially on busy days, and it’s become my go-to when I want something fresh, filling, and protein-packed without feeling heavy! The Rubio's California...
Gluten Free Lemon Crinkle Cookies
One of my favorite flavors of the summer is lemon. Everything just tastes more fresh with lemon, doesn't it? I made a batch of lemon crinkle cookies for a summer picnic recently and they disappeared before I knew it. After that moment, I realized I needed to get a recipe up on the blog to share with all of you....
Living Room Reveal
It's time for the BIG reveal!!! I am so excited to share these photos of our living room makeover. Do you remember what our living room looked like before? Our journey started off with new paint from Behr (which we love). Then we met BoConcept and I shared how the design process works and how our in-store design...
Krispies and Cocoa Toddler Movie Night
You know what really gets kids excited? Treats. Treats are like little bits of heaven for kiddos. While lot's of mommies might prefer the littles to eat blueberries and kale all day long, I like to provide a good balance of healthy and fun. A great way to allow the little one's to splurge (and ease...
San Diego Food Love: Monello
Have you been to Monello in Little Italy, San Diego? It is one of my FAVORITES! I have been several times over the years and often recommend it to anyone traveling to San Diego. Mark and I first went for a date night during our Little Italy Staycation. Their Cacio E Pepe: evoo, black pepper,...
DIY Treat Jars
I am so loving these little treat jars! Martha's Circle blogger network sent a few of us bloggers a fun little project to play with. I haven't done much crafting lately so this was definitely a fun treat! I received these really cute jars from Crate & Barrel, craft supplies and some brownie treats from...
Adelaide's in La Jolla
I attended a media event at Adelaide's in La Jolla. An amazing assortment of tea was set up with beautiful arrangements of flowers and paired with delicious chocolates or cookie flavors. I have done my fair share on wine and cheese pairings but never tea and sweets. This was definitely a treat. I really loved all...
Gourmet Shrimp Tacos from Rubio's
June is National Seafood Month. That's right - SEAFOOD! Seriously, who doesn't love seafood? Except for those who are allergic or don't eat meat. Sorry friends, you are missing out. In celebration of this super fun theme of a month I am sharing my favorite seafood tacos with you: Gourmet Shrimp Tacos from Rubio's. You...
Bulgur Wheat Cereal for Breakfast
This week I am trying out a new breakfast, Bulgur Wheat Cereal. I am a huge fan of breakfast, well all food really. Breakfast is what starts the day at our house, and I love to mix it up with different tastes and flavors. I received a sampling of Bob's Red Mill grains and have been mixing...
Big Bear in the 2015 Kia Sorento
Over Memorial Day weekend we took a trip up to Big Bear in the 2015 Kia Sorento and had so much fun! We got the Sorento as a press loan to try out for the week. The Sorento has a lot of the same awesome features as the Optima but in SUV form. Although Mark and...
TWIX Bites Party Mix Recipe
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. #EatMoreBites I have really been trying to eat healthier at home lately which is not easy to do with a constantly snacking toddler. Since this new healthy venture...
Isola Pizza Bar
Angela from SD Mom's Night Out and I recently headed to Isola Pizza Bar for an appetizer tasting. We wanted to sample some of the items that will be served at our next Mom's Night Out event. I may have not said this before but I am now a part of the SD Mom's Night...
How to Host a Summer Wine Tasting Party
One of my absolute favorite things to do is host a party. Since summer is just about here I wanted to share how to host a summer wine tasting party. I got the chance to collaborate with Mirassou Winery and Melissa's Produce to bring this party to life. I picked up a few other items from...
Cafe Coyote in Old Town San Diego
Mark and I headed to Cafe Coyote in Old Town San Diego when we stayed at the Hacienda for our 5 year anniversary. We stopped in Cafe Coyote for an ice cold margarita during our stay. We had to try a few dishes to get a good feel for the food too. We happened to stop in on...
In-Store Design Consult With BoConcept
Remember our living room in-home design consult and measure with BoConcept? Well, a couple weeks ago Mark and I headed in-store for our final design consult. We had so much fun and have really enjoyed the process. BoConcept made it so easy to find the looks that we wanted for our living room. The above photo is a sneak...
Honey Bourbon BBQ Sauce
I mixed up a tasty honey bourbon BBQ sauce. This is a very mild full flavored sauce perfect for any kind of grilling. I cooked a few chicken drumsticks and rubbed this honey bourbon BBQ sauce all over it for dinner this week. This is some good stuff! Ingredients in Honey Bourbon BBQ Sauce BBQ...
BoConcept San Diego
We are so beyond excited to be working with BoConcept San Diego on our living room. BoConcept makes modern design furniture for the urban-minded customer. Last week I shared my Living Room Redesign : Paint post about our first steps in updating our living room with Behr Paint. We are loving the new color and are so thrilled to jump on...
Desert Life in 29 Palms
Located right in the California desert, 29 Palms (Twentynine Palms) has slowly become one of our favorite family getaway spots. What started as a few visits to see my in-laws has grown into weekend adventures full of exploring, relaxing, and enjoying the desert life. Staying in 29 Palms My in-laws live in 29 Palms so...
Living Room Redesign : Paint
Our living room has been feeling like disarray for far too long. Our first few attempts at trying to make our living room look nice just really never worked out. Ugly dog throws, dead grass and toddler toys seem to fill up our living room on the regular. The non-contrasting blue wall and dark...
1st Quarterly Dream Board Assessment 2014
As March is coming to a close, I wanted to re-evaluate my dream board for the year. I think it is really helpful to stay on track by evaluating my progress. My original post at the end of 2013 gives a brief explanation of my dreams and goals for the year. My dreams were to...
A Week of Life in the Kia Optima
I had the amazing experience of driving the 2014 Kia Optima for a week as a press loan and I enjoyed every minute with it. The car was dropped off at my house on Mark's birthday which was an added bonus. When Mark got home from work we headed downtown for his birthday. We went...
Bacon & Brussels Quinoa + Leeks & Beets Crostini
I am participating in a recipe challenge with a few San Diego food bloggers. We all received ingredients from Melissa's Produce to come up with a recipe. We each got a box including: Dutch Yellow Potatoes, Cleaned and Cut Leeks, Baby Brussels Sprouts, Ojai Pixie Tangerines, Steamed Red Beets, Steamed Fava Beans, Dried Chanterelle Mushrooms and Red Quinoa. I love participating in these...
Fresh Salad with Pistachios
I have always loved pistachios. I remember my papa Jimmy always chewing on them on his farm when I was a little kid. My dad often snacks on pistachios when he is watching a game. The little piles of pistachio shells always remind me of those moments. I received some shelled pistachios to try cooking...
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Since the new year started I have been trying to eat healthy(er). I have been doing really well and attending the gym pretty regularly. Today I decided it was time for something hearty! I didn't think I even liked salsa verde until I had it recently with tacos. After that I have been thinking about...
The Headquarters in San Diego
Have you heard about The Headquarters in downtown San Diego? What was once the headquarters for the San Diego police department is now a new shopping district next to seaport village in the Seaport District. The Headquarters is totally different than other centers in San Diego. It is unique, historical, local, fun and top rated....
2014 Dream Board
Happy New Year everyone!! I have had so much fun writing and sharing stories of my life with you in 2013. I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store for BriGeeski. I just wanted to take a quick second to share my 2014 dream board and a link to the how to from...
Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oh my gosh you guys, these toffee chocolate chip cookies are so yummy!! I normally make my crispy thin chocolate chip cookies for the holidays but I thought I would try something new. I was going for thicker, bigger and better and they are just that! The little bits of toffee add a bit of crunch...
30 Minute Holiday Meal Under $30 from Smart & Final
For the Holiday's as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias® I made this easy and festive meal for dinner. I wanted to make something hearty yet still nutritious for a family holiday meal. I made garlic seasoned tri-tip, bacon-cranberry green beans and red-garlic mash. We bought all of our ingredients at Smart &...
Legoland California with our Toddler
After checking out Legoland California I just had to share our fun with you! It was the first time my hubby and I took our now 2 year old to an amusement park together. There is so much to see and do at Legoland for a toddler. We played with legos, looked at amazing lego...
Rubio's Langostino Lobster
Have you heard that Langostino Lobster is back at Rubio's? Rubio's gave me a couple meal coupons so I could try out the return of its fan favorite, Langostino Lobster tacos and burritos. Be sure to try it out before it's gone! I tried the langostino lobster tacos. (image above) They were um... SOOO. GOOD! I loved...
Minnie's Bowtique - 2nd Birthday Party Theme
We celebrated our girls' 2nd birthday with a Minnie Mouse Bowtique themed birthday party. Hosting parties for toddlers is so fun! There are so many cute ideas to include in a Minnie Mouse themed birthday party. The kiddos really loved the Bowtique Craft Table. Minnie Bowtique Craft Table I tried to keep this year a...
Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Decorating
On another recent trip to Target I came across this adorable Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Decorating Kit. It was perfect! We had just bought a pumpkin that I was thinking of painting but I hadn't decided what to paint it like. My kiddo's birthday is right around Halloween time and her birthday theme is Minnie Mouse....
Work Hard, Play Hard { Printable }
I have been thinking about this quote a lot lately "Work Hard, Play Hard" and it rings true for me everyday. Ever since I had my kiddo I have been striving to follow my dreams and do things I love. I was doing this before too but it became more intense. I read a story right...