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Hello Kitty Cafe Bow Room afternoon tea with my daughters

 in General Fashion  tagged fall 2025 / family / hello kitty / outfits / restaurants by

wearing: classic earrings / black short sleeve sweater / handbag / fall nail polish / jeans (old, also love this pair) / boots (old, also love this pair) /

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, then you know the new Hello Kitty Cafe and Bow Room are open! They just opened a few weeks ago, so I decided to wait for the rush to subside before making reservations for afternoon tea with my daughters. I am so glad I did!

The Bow Room was busy but not crowded, and the line for the cafe wasn’t very long. We had reservations for afternoon tea, so we were seated quickly. The menu was prix-fixe, and they were able to easily make a vegetarian substitution for my daughter. She was also able to order an add-on from the cafe; a strawberry matcha. She told me it was really good!

We enjoyed the tea service and were able to order merch from the cafe and add it to our tea bill. It felt very VIP and easy! My daughters definitely want to return! They leave for their respective university’s soon, so we will go back during winter break when they are both home for the holidays. I can’t wait!

If you would like to visit, I recommend going on a weekday when it is less crowded. If you want afternoon tea, you can make a reservation through Tock. Keep in mind there is a required deposit, so be careful about the number in your party and the day/time you choose. If you just want to visit the cafe, allow about 15-20 minutes for the line; again, it is less crowded during the week so the line will move faster.

The Hello Kitty Cafe is located on the second floor by Bloomingdale’s at Valley Fair. I highly recommend going; especially if you are a Hello Fan! It’s so cute! Love!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Hersheypark on a summer day

 in General Fashion / Travel  tagged central pa / family / hershey / lifestyle / outfits by

wearing: sunglasses / hoop earrings / blue tee / east/west bag / denim shorts (old, also love this pair) / blue nail polish / sneakers /

Who doesn’t love Hersheypark?! We spent a fun summer day at Hersheypark where my adventurous kids rode several roller coasters and I, the aging adult, stuck to the tamer rides. haha

The weather was quite warm, so in the middle of the day we took a break and enjoyed some dipping dots. Cookies and cream is my favorite. Yum!

At the end of the day, it was time to slow down and enjoy a chocolate themed dinner at The Chocolatier. This was my second time eating there, so I made sure to indulge in a Reese’s martini and chicken sandwich complete with chocolate drizzle. My martini was garnished with a mini Reese’s. So good! This place is a chocolate fans dream!

If you order a milkshake, be prepared for a shake the size of dessert for four. They are huge! I apologize for not getting a photo, we had two shakes, and they were a lot of food! Delicious, but a lot of food! Whoa!

So, I have to say, if you visit Pennsylvania, you cannot skip Hershey! There is a museum downtown and Hersheypark is a ton of fun for all ages. Plus, the Hershey company store has chocolates you can’t find elsewhere. We definitely brought some chocolate home with us! Yum!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Hersheypark for the holidays

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wearing: earrings / pink scarf / down coat (old, similar here) / long sleeve tee / wide leg jeans / comfy sneakers /

I have always wanted to go to Hersheypark. This past Thanksgiving week I finally got my chance! The park is decorated for the holidays, so we went in the evening in order to enjoy the lights and holiday theme. This turned out to be a good idea since the park isn’t very crowded during the week at 5pm. Although I purchased a fast pass for my family, it turned out that the pass wasn’t really needed. The lines were short, and it was easy to walk around. I imagine on a warm summer day the place is packed solid!

Hersheypark is located in Hershey PA, and it is home to the delicious chocolate we all grew up with. One of the first things we noticed upon entering the park is the sweet smell of chocolate. It was amazing. The chocolate theme is fun and definitely makes you crave chocolate! haha

We went on several rides including the Ferris wheel, Reese’s Cupfusion, the merry-go-round, swings, classic cars, a train ride, and more! The park includes rides for all ages and tastes. There are several roller coasters and thrilling rides. For food, we enjoyed a hot dog before indulging in chocolate.

Since it was cold outside, we opted for hot cocoa in order to get our chocolate fix. It was really yummy! After all, we are in the town where chocolate is made!

Hershey PA gets quite chilly in the late fall, early winter months. So, I opted to wear my heavy down coat and bundle up with my pink scarf. I should have brought gloves, but I accidently left them in my suitcase. Rookie mistake. Bring gloves if you visit at night! If your coat does not have a hood, wear a snow hat or beanie too.

Since I knew there would be plenty of walking, I wore my Hoka’s and they were perfect. My feet were happy! Love that!

After we enjoyed the park, we visited the gift shop-of course! They have tons of chocolate flavors and offerings not found in other locations. It was a chocolate dream! So, if you visit Hersheypark, remember to hit up the chocolate shop on your way out and get ready to indulge. Leave room in your suitcase for chocolate, that’s all I have to say. You might go a little crazy in the shop.

You can learn more about Hersheypark, and buy tickets, at Hersheypark.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy