We had a family get-together in & around Davis for the UC graduation weekend in mid-June. On…read moreSunday morning we met to have brunch in the area adjacent to the park where the craft & vintage fair was happening. After we ate and the group split off into a couple of directions, some of us went over to check out the event. It was getting to the main heat of the day, so staying in the shade as much as possible was a priority. There was a nice variety of vendors with different kinds of mostly handmade items. From beautiful jewelry to clothing, to crafty decor pieces, woodwork, suncatchers, and much more. It was a bit too hot for me to have full enthusiasm for shopping. I ended up find a spot to sit and people watch while Dear Hubby and our nieces were browsing. I was waiting on a musical group to get organized after a break to start playing. They were the main reason that I took off a star. It took them a very long time to start performing. That, and the heat - it didn't feel as fun and festive as I might have expected. That being said, I would definitely consider returning the next time we're in the area. There is a fair amount of free parking adjacent to the fair area of the park. I see from their website that they typically provide the event two Sundays a month throughout most of the year. That's a nice community offering on a regular basis. Overall, prices seemed fair and the vendors were very friendly.

My friends and I spotted a poster by our friend's house stating that the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair…read morewas open on Sunday 10-4 PM in the Central Park Pavilion. I'm so glad we ended up going, there were so many amazing stalls and products being sold. There was jewelry, hair accessories, scarves, baby toys, skincare, candles, a vintage clothing store, wood carved goods, wood notebooks, and more. I ended up purchasing jiggling scent bubbles from K and D Kreations and a vanilla scented sugar scrub from a goat milk skincare stall. I also spotted a hand knit and crocheted stall that took custom orders, I took note of it for the future! There's food trucks selling handmade pies, a lemonade stand, coffee, and Hawaiian shaved ice. The live music is really relaxing. This is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area- and if you're not, no worries! I spoke with many of the vendors and they were very friendly and let me know that they tend to sell their goods at the farmers market in West Sacramento and other neighboring areas.

I got superrr excited when I saw FoodNet Market starting to bring in toys and action figures after…read morespotting these Demon Slayer blind boxes! I couldn't resist picking one up, especially since they were only $4.99. Not gonna lie, I was a little nervous at first though because there wasn't a single word of Japanese anywhere on the box!! But hey, I decided to take my chances anyway. It actually turned out to be pretty good! I ended up getting the Stone Hashira. Is it perfect? Absolutely not. But the quality was way better than I expected for the price. I definitely want to go back soon to grab a few more of these blind boxes. I really hope they continue bringing in stuff like this!

Foodnet Market opened a year ago in Goodwill's vacated space. A thrift shop transformed into a…read moreChinese dry goods market. Hearsay veggies here also. Didn't see. Wasn't looking. No fresh meats/seafood either. All goods originated from People's Republic of China. Imported thru New York importers. Just glanced at a few items. Value pricing. No known brands seen. All priced. Not all have English ingredients/instructions attached. Basically self serve. Check out at counter. English, Mandarin & Cantonese Chinese spoken, parking full at peak times. Remember to bring own bag to save 10 cents. Buys: River snail soup (2.99) Liuzhou Luosi Rice Noodle -elaborate process, need to cook noodles twice. Waiting to try. -eatery version probably $15-$20 Thai Hot & Sour Noodles (1.49) -to be tried. Thai Seafood noodles (1.49) -rice noodles boil like ramen, drain. Add spicy oil, dried veggies, add sauce & mix all. -Ingredients: garlic, soy sauce, dried seafood, peanuts, dried milk, artificial flavorings -had nuanced flavas of cheese, peanut butter, garlic, chiliness, saltiness. *didn't have noticeable chemical additives. 4ish stars. Clean, fast, checkout. Need more time to browse & read labels next time. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

I was helping a friend find someone to make mala garlands for her son's wedding. It was only 2-3…read moreweeks notice. I spoke with several places but felt that Aileen from Aloha leis was professional and reached out as soon as she could. The mala garlands turned out beautiful and my friend was very happy and her son said they were beautiful and the fragrance was wonderful. I compared prices with other places on line and it seemed to be around the same price range. The delivery was personal and was delivered with care. I will look to her when there are other special occasions!!

ALOOOOOOHA! What a hidden suprise! Never mind the want to be lei's they sell at Safeway and other…read moreflorists, this company is HAWAIIAN!! They work for their home, but who cares. The lei turned out beautiful, I don't think you can find anything like this anywhere!! Give these folks a call if you have the need for REAL ISLAND STYLE LEIS!