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Dublin, CA

Yelping Since

October 2006

My Hometown

Moraga/Castro Valley

When I'm Not Yelping...

playing with Electricity!/Teaching kids to talk.

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My First Concert

U2/Bonnie Raitt

My Favorite Movie

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

My Last Meal On Earth

Pizza/Mac N Cheese

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5775 Johnson Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 730-0101

Smart & Final Extra  

Category: Grocery

3 star rating
 11/3/2009  
It's not pretty, but it gets the job done.  Some prices seem awesome, while others not so much.  Some of the stuff cracked me up...like a gigantic package of MSG for $18.  It never seems to be very crowded so we may stop here over our local Safeway for the stuff we can't get at Trader Joe's.

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6601 Dublin Blvd., #N
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 803-9210

Nothing Bundt Cakes  

Category: Bakeries

2 star rating
 10/27/2009  
The meh is for the price, not the cakes.  The cakes are very cute and pretty good tasting for bakery cakes (nothing compares to home made).  I just have to laugh anytime I think of the fact that a 10" cake will set you back close to $30.  I can make an excellent bundt cake at home for around $5 or less.

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1372 Stoneridge Mall Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 460-5275

Sweet Factory  

Category: Candy Stores

4 star rating
 10/26/2009  
Baking witch cupcakes for Halloween proved to be a multi-store shopping extravaganza.  Safeway and Target did not have black licorice rope I needed.  I figured this store would and they didn't dissappoint.  I believe any candy is $2.79/lb mix and and match.  Do come prepared, under $2 they won't let you use an atm/credit card.  Fortunately I had some cash.

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1248 Stoneridge Mall Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 734-8588

The Children's Place  

Category: Children's Clothing

5 star rating
 Update - 10/26/2009  
Even more to like...one of the footed sleepers we bought got a a hole after about a month.  I didn't have tags or a receipt, and they were able to exchange with absolutely no hassle!  Fabulous that they stand behind the quality of their products.

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  • 4 star rating
    6/15/2009 First to Review

    Initially I was not a fan of this store.  The stuff always looked cheap to me.  That was until someone got DD a gift here.  The clothing has actually held up well and washes nicely.  The clothes seem to fit DD really well...she is a skinny minny so it can be hard to fit her.  

    This is a part of the gymboree chain, w/ Janie and Jack being the most high-end, followed by Gymboree, The Children's Place and Crazy 8.

    Definitely sign-up to get the coupons to save even more!

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719 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-7283

Rick's Picks  

Category: Shopping

4 star rating
 Update - 10/25/2009  
I have a feeling the merchandise varies here...after stopping in today I was able to get a birthday gift, toy for my daughter, hostess gift and gift wrap for under $30.  I do like the fact that the store is neat and has wide aisles, unlike some of the discount places in the Tri-Valley.

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  • 2 star rating
    8/1/2009

    Let's just say I didn't "pick" anything up at Rick's Picks.  It's a nice neat and slightly larger version of Tuesday Morning in P-town, however none of the prices really wowed me.  There seemed to be way to much vases and pots, it literally went on for days!  I'd probably be more likely to check Tuesday Morning or TJ Maxx, but it's worth a browse.

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3626 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 736-1800

GR Doodlebug  

Category: Toy Stores

2 star rating
 Update - 10/24/2009  
I have always loved shopping here, but after the customer service I received I probably won't return.  I was behind one other customer in line and very eager to make my purchase as I had a cranky toddler.  Just as I am about to put my items on the counter another customer jumps in front of me and says "I'm ready now."  I guess she'd started a purchase but went back to look around.  So the clerk started ringing her up.  It was probably going to take another 10-mins b/c she needed giftwrapping.  I just left my items in disgust.  The only reason I give it 2 stars is because they have nice merchandise.

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  • 4 star rating
    8/5/2009 First to Review

    A truly unique toy store...much like the ones I remember as a kid.  Prices are reasonable and they offer beautiful free giftwrap.  I love that they carry things that the big box places do not.  I was sad when the Pleasanton location closed, but this is the next closest location.

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1495 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 935-7450

The Original Hick'ry Pit  

Categories: Barbeque, American (Traditional)

4 star rating
 Update - 10/17/2009  
We returned for lunch.  The food was*much* better this time.  Service was fast.  I had a burger and DH had a BLT.  Thankfully the bacon was fresh this time!

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  • 3 star rating
    3/7/2008

    Can be hit or miss.  We ate here a lot after our daughter was born at Kaiser since it's so close by.  I had the BLT at lunch and it was superb.  However, on another day at dinner time I ordered a BLT to go and the bacon was stale!  It was like chewing gravel trying to eat it!  We're not in a rush to go back.

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4701 Muirwood Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Muirwood Community Park  

Category: Playgrounds

4 star rating
 10/16/2009  
Nice park with *shade.*  This seems to be very hard to come by in the Tri-Valley area.  The play area has a mini, little kid and big kid structure.  It's set back far enough from the street that my little one can't bolt.

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2050 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 705-1450

Meridian International Sports Cafe  

Categories: American (New), Lounges, Sports Bars
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

3 star rating
 10/16/2009  
We came here for a private party (10 year HS reunion).  The beer was fresh, but oddly they do not serve any hard alcohol.  So, it's just beer and wine.  Appetizers were just okay, nothing special.  The interior itself is very nice and the bartenders were efficient.

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4990 Dublin Blvd
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-0350

Babies R US  

Category: Furniture Stores

1 star rating
 Update - 10/16/2009  
Now there is more to dislike...they have taken out the complimentary gift-wrap station.  Any employee told me it was a corporate cut-back.  I doubt they really spent that much on the gift-wrap and it was a nice feature, especially for those odd-sized baby items.

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  • 1 star rating
    8/3/2009

    I have had it with this store...we were there today and they had 3 people working returns and one checker.  There were only 1 or 2 customers in the return line, but 3 or 4 in the purchase line.  I left my 1 item.  It wasn't worth my time to wait behind the woman buying the whole store and another in front of me buying from a registry.  Given the quality of checkers here it would have been a 15-20 minute wait!

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  • 2 star rating
    11/12/2007

    I have a love hate relationship with this store.  They have the best price for good start formula...that's about where the "love" part ends!

    The changing table here is disgusting...I will change my daughter in the car from now on.  You'd think that a store that caters to new parents would at least have a changing table that wasn't leaning, forcing my daughter to nearly roll into the wall and have some paper liners.  Of course I always carry a changing pad, but I'd rather set that on a liner.  Ewww.

    Registering here was pretty easy, but it goes downhill from there.  They are constantly out of things and the customer service is awful (and downright rude).  I'd probably register at Target next time, at least because they keep things in stock.

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    Will have to check it out....for some reason, I always steer clear

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    I agree..on all accounts.  It's location is rather odd too.

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