Sakura Sushi - All you can eat Sushi in Phoenix!

 

If you live near the Phoenix area & love sushi, then you need to check out Sakura Sushi. They have regular dine in options, but they also offer all you can eat sushi! The one we visited is located at 4747 E. Elliot Road STE 6 Phoenix, Arizona 85044 and they also have a location in Mesa. We visited for dinner several weeks ago & we quite enjoyed our visit. For lunch it is $18.99 and does not include the sashimi, dinner is $28.99 and sashimi is allowed to be ordered during dinner hours. Drinks are not included in either price, drinks can be slightly pricey so if you aren't planning on drinking a lot during your meal or have a larger party with a budget then I would go with water. You have a two hour time period to be in the restaurant one you arrive & start ordering, you might think they move a little slowly so that it limits how much you can eat during your two hours but they actually get dishes out to your table pretty quickly. 

They have a wide range of sushi & non-sushi dishes on the all you can eat menu and it even has desserts on it! For some of the non-sushi options you can get rice, tempura veggies, soup, egg rolls and more. Sushi wise they have a large selection to choose from and you can decide if you want a whole roll (it will tell you how many pieces it comes with) or a hand roll. I have never ordered sushi as a hand roll before, so I thought it was a piece or two of a normal roll but it is actually a pretty decent sized roll that looks like a mini bouquet and is actually pretty filling. The rolls in the all you can eat menu also aren't packed with just rice with a little bit of fillings, I would say the ingredients are pretty evenly distributed within the rolls. Here is a look at just the selection of sushi you can order:

Not all of the options tell you what is in the rolls so if you aren't sure they have a little QR code on the menu that you can scan to get more information or you can use your phone to search what is traditionally inside of the roll so that you don't end up with something you do not like. If you order a ton of food & end up only eating half of it they do have a rule that if you have an excess of left over food that is wasted you will be charged an additional fee so don't let your eyes out rule your stomach! You can place an order multiple times during your time slot so don't feel rushed to order everything at once, you can order a few things at a time so that you won't over order. 

The staff were not only quick with picking up & bringing out orders, but there were also staff members constantly going around collecting empty/dirty dishes from tables and keeping an eye out for anyone who needed a drink refill. On the night we went everything was delicious, we went as a group of six and we each have different things we prefer and like food wise, but we were all happy with what they had to offer for each of us and we all left full and happy. Based off of other reviews on google/yelp, it all depends on which chefs are working that night, just like any restaurant you might run into a night when the food might not be as good but in our experience it was great. Two of my family members also went a second time about two weeks after our first visit and they enjoyed it that night as well. It is a great spot to stop if you are craving sushi. 

★ This is not a sponsored post, we paid for this on our own. I enjoy sharing new places to check out in my local area! 

🌵 If you live in Arizona check out the "Things to do in Arizona" section of my blog to find entertainment, restaurants, vacation spots & more. (Click on the name or locate it on the right-hand side of my page). 

Joancee has jewelry for every style!

 

I love when jewelry brands carry something for all different tastes and styles, which is why I really enjoy the wide selection Joancee Jewelry offers. Back in November, I reviewed one of their amethyst rings and I get compliments on it all the time from strangers who notice it out in public. I was very excited when Joancee offered me a chance to work with them again. This time around I wanted to pick out something that my matched how I normally dress which is mostly in all black. Today I will be sharing a lovely ring set with you along with a gorgeous necklace. 

They offer two different Bat necklaces that I was drawn to, so while it was a hard choice, I decided to go with the Halloween Heart cut white sapphire 925 sterling silver Bat necklace. This necklace features a small bat made from sterling silver with a black plating and has a large heart shaped white sapphire in the center with a pop of smaller sapphires lining the wings. It is currently priced at $69.85 & will arrive in a box that is perfect for gifting, if you are buying it for a loved one. I like how light weight this necklace is & that it sits in place without moving around a lot requiring it to be adjusted. The bat itself is just the right size, it isn't large enough that it will be poking you, but is still large enough to be noticed when worn. It is quite eye catching, I think this has made a great addition to my jewelry collection. 

Next up is the ring set! The ring I selected this time around was the Round cut 925 sterling silver black sapphire 3 piece ring set. This gorgeous ring set features two sterling silver bands that each have thirteen tiny black sapphires and a third band that has one larger black sapphire in a setting in the middle with smaller black sapphires on the sides. This set is currently priced at $114.95 and just like the necklace will arrive in a ready to gift box. I love that you can stack the rings or you can wear them on separate fingers. I really liked the two bands with just the smaller sapphires & my daughter liked the band with the larger stone, so she currently is wearing that band and I have the other two stacked together on my finger. They can also be mixed & matched with other bands. The rings are comfortable to wear, they do not irritate my fingers , they are light weight and the stones do not easily catch on anything. The ring set is quit lovely & would make a wonderful gift to yourself or to a loved one. 

Not everyone is a fan of black stones, but as I mentioned they have a wide range of jewelry that includes stones of almost every color. They have nature inspired jewelry like a beautiful hummingbird necklace, or butterfly earrings. Along with women's jewelry they also offer a selection of men's rings & matching his & her sets all at affordable prices. Stop by to check out what they have to offer, you are sure to find something you will love. 

Disclaimer- The product mentioned above was provided by Joancee for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Wingspan Fan Art Pack Review!

 

Back in February, I posted a review for a visually pleasing avian inspired board game called Wingspan from Stonemaier Games. Today I will be telling you about a pretty neat pack you can purchase to give the game a little extra flare. Stonemaier held a Wingspan fan art challenge where fans from all over the world could submit art work of the birds on the wingspan cards. Out of everyone who submitted something, two hundred and fifty-five were selected to become cards for the fan art pack. 

The cards are mechanically identical to their counterpart cards in not only the base board game but the Europe, Oceania & Asia expansion packs as well. So all the cards will still play the same, they just look different. I haven't looked through all of them yet as I want to view them during play, but from the stack I have looked through I love the wide assortment of art styles & even the different mediums they used when drawing out their design. I pictured two of my favorite so far in the image above, One is adorable as can be and the other is whimsical. You can pick up the Wingspan Fan Art Pack on the Stonemaier website for $25. At the bottom of the card you'll find the name of the artist who draw the photo for that card.

I think this is a great way for them to show love to the fans & it is a fun way to support everyone who submitted and had their artwork picked for this fan pack. It would be neat to see something like this for more card based games.

If you want to find more great board games like Wingspan head over to check out my Board Game Reviews section.

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Stonemaier Games for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

May Beauty & The Book Giveaway!

 

Hello May! The first week of May flew by. I meant to get this giveaway up on the first, however I caught a cold so I spent a few days resting & one of the products in this months bundle arrived a few days ago so I guess everything worked out. I also celebrated my Birthday earlier this week! So being as it is my birthday month, I usually like to make sure this bundle either has more goodies than usual or a higher price value so I hope you enjoy everything that I put together for this month. This months bundle is valued at over $125! If you are new to my blog, this is a monthly giveaway I host as a way to say thank you & give back to my followers. Each months bundle is completely different from the last, generally I buy everything that is in these bundles, however from time to time a brand will send an item to include in it. This month a brand that is local to me called CrystaLee Craftworks has donated the adorable Cherry Blossom baby dragon fidget toy you see in the bundle. They always have a lot of cute 3D prints available for purchase, so stop by and check them out. I will link to their website in the widget below, you can earn bonus entries for visiting their website. 

I will have some new reviews + giveaways headed your way soon! But, let's dive into this month's giveaway. 

💙 Included In This Month's Bundle: 💙

★ Soft Cover Copy of Gone Girl
★ Portable Bluetooth Radio
★ Baby Dragon
★ Flower Jewelry Set
★ Ouai Leave in hair conditioner 
★ Impress Presson Nails
★ Peach scented bath bomb
★ Makeup Bag
★ Lumineux teeth whitening pen
★ Set of Poof Patch blemish patches
★ Morphe eyelier pencil
★ L.A  Colors eyeliner
★ ELF mini palette 
★ Creme shop facemask
★ Patchology undereye mask
★ Wet N Wild sesame street lip gloss
★ IT cosmetics mascara 

This is open Worldwide! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! This giveaway is hosted by ME.

This giveaway ends on 06/11/2024

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Trekking the World - Board Game Review!

 

It is always a pleasure to find a board game that is not only fun & family friendly, but also matches your interests. My family & I love exploring new places together and we love board game nights, so we were very excited for the chance to receive a copy of Trekking the World from Underdog Games. This board game has a travel theme, you will be traveling the world collecting souvenirs and touring popular tourist spots like the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and more. This game is for two to five players to play over the course of thirty to sixty minutes and it is designed for ages ten and up. It can be purchased for $49.99 on their website or you can purchase it on Amazon.

The game has a simple set up, you'll be able to unpack and place out everything in less than five minutes, then you'll be on your way to exploring. Not only is it easy to set up, but the rules are pretty simple as well and you'll learn how to play this rather quickly. 

Each player starts off at an unoccupied airport of their choice, from there they will use playing cards to move along the board while collecting small colored cubes which are the "souvenirs". Players will need to move along open paths on the board, if another player is blocking the path you want to take, then you'll need to find another way around or figure out a different game plan for your turn. You will earn bonus points for collecting groups of souvenirs, when you have one of each color it counts as a group and gives you points. There is a secondary set of bonus points for the player who has the most of each souvenir color & yes it can be stolen if someone passes you for that color. 

To help you move along the board, every player will start off with three playing cards in their hand. The cards can be used in two different ways, each one has a number & a picture on it. The number is what is used to move across the board & you have to play the exact number you want to move - no more and no less. You can play one or more cards to move along the board, for example if you were at the Eiffel Tower and want to move to the pyramid of Giza that would be four moves so you would need two cards with a value of two, or a single card with a value of four in order to complete your trip. The photos are what you'll need to complete a "tour" of a destination, you'll need to match the photos on the destinations show card & you need to be on that location to tour it and claim it's card. 

Easy Peasy! So basic run down, collect cards, move along the board snagging cubes and working on collecting destination cards. The game ends once one player collects five destination cards or five region bonus tokens are claimed. This game can move along pretty quickly & it is a lot of fun to play. I really enjoy the graphics on the board & on the cards, plus your player mat is shaped like a suit case and it is where you'll stash your souvenir cubes (How cute is that?). I've heard of a lot of the destinations featured in this game, but there are also quite a few I've never heard of before so I like that I was able to learn about some new must see destinations thanks to Trekking the World. Along with this game, Underdog games has several other similar games such as Trekking Through History, Trekking the National Parks and more. 

Does this sound like a board game you would enjoy playing? What is your favorite feature of this game?

If you want to find more great board games like Trekking the World head over to check out my Board Game Reviews section.

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Underdog Games for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.