Sandy | RVA Small Biz & Eats (@sandymarchant)

Went to our first NHL hockey game. What a blast! The Capitals played a great game. #washingtondc #capitals #doingsomethingnew

A sleeping bear cake in Colonial Heights, VA?! 🐻 Is this the next viral dessert? Because LOOK at him. 😂 We did eventually eat him, but I would like credit for feeling bad about it. I’m sharing where I found him at the end! Has anybody tried one of these—and have you forgiven yourself?…

Replying to @nyxeclipsee Someone asked if I ever eat somewhere I don’t like. I do—and it’s a fair question! I highlight local restaurants and small businesses around Central Virginia, and I choose to share the places and dishes I enjoy. If a spot isn’t for me, I keep looking for the next hidden…

@JAI’S in Chester, Virginia—lunch for TWO, food for DAYS. 😂🍕 I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and broccoli, Dwayne got a REALLY good burger, and somehow we also ended up with a Supreme pizza AND a Philly cheesesteak pizza. The Supreme was fantastic, with perfect dough that wasn’t…

Tonight’s rent-free trick-or-treater brought a dog…and his other dogs. 👀🐾 We don’t get trick-or-treaters at our house, so I’m making my adult son work for his candy. He already lives here rent-free—the least he can do is show up in a costume. 😂 This time, Isaac is a dog trainer, but Buckie’s only…

He lives rent-free, but the Halloween candy requires a little work. 🍬😂 We don’t get trick-or-treaters at our house, so I’m making my adult son dress up and earn his candy. That’s how our Rent-Free Trick-or-Treating series started—and now he’s showing up with a clipboard and demands. Meet @Isaac…

Dinwiddie locals. Big mysteries. 👀🎙️ Meet Shawna and David, the Dinwiddie, Virginia couple behind Til Truth Do Us Part (@TTDUP)! This local hidden gem podcast could be your next listen if you enjoy mysteries and stories that keep you guessing. I’m introducing them from under a blanket. Clearly…

My adult son wanted Halloween candy, but since he already lives rent-free, I told him he has to work for it. Day 3 of Rent-Free Trick-or-Treating: he showed up as a printer with demands. #rentfreetrickortreating #halloweenfun #adultchildren #momandson #funnyfamily

My husband’s reaction at the end says everything... Testing Target’s new stuffing-flavored pretzels so you know if they belong on your holiday snack table. 🦃🥨 #targetfinds #targetfood #holidaytreats #snackreview #foodreview

Day 2 of Rent-Free Trick-or-Treating and my grown son brought backup. Salt, pepper, actual grinders, and two grown men asking for candy at my front door. October is already getting out of hand. Costume suggestions are officially open. #HalloweenTok #TrickOrTreat #MomTok #FamilyComedy…

My grown son lives at home rent-free, so this October he has to dress up and trick-or-treat at my house for my entertainment. Welcome to Day 1 of Rent-Free Trick-or-Treating. Sometimes it’s candy. Sometimes it’s emotional damage from the pantry. Costume suggestions are officially open. @Isaac…

For our 4-year anniversary, we made one very questionable decision and let fortune cookies pick our lottery numbers. This is not financial advice. This is what happens when dessert comes with numbers. #FortuneCookie #LotteryTicket #CouplesComedy #AnniversaryDate #FunnyCouple

Italian charm, hot crab dip, pizza, lemon gelato, live music, and actual parking in Old Town Petersburg, VA? Maria's Old Town 21 is a cozy local spot for date nights, dinner with friends, or a family gathering. The food is fantastic and the service is top notch. Definitely one worth checking out…

The part of content creation nobody sees 😂 A little behind-the-scenes blooper reel from trying to film one “quick” snack video with my son. This is why making content always takes longer than you think. #contentcreator #behindthescenes #blooperreel #momlife #creatorlife

We tried LOTTE Butter Coconut Chocolate Sandwich cookies plain first, then made our own no-bake s’mores with hazelnut spread and marshmallow cream. It took seconds, required zero baking, and Isaac had a very strong reaction after one bite. This is such an easy chocolate dessert idea if you like…

Colonial Heights, VA bargain hunters, @Bin N Dealz has changed how the store works. They now have set price days starting at $12 on Saturday, with prices dropping throughout the week until Friday, when items are 50 cents. They also restock about every hour, have a VIP section with bigger finds…

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This game has truly been one of our family favorite because who doesn't love squirting people with water??!? #luckyegggames #getwetparty #familygamenight

This club hits different. 😂 We pulled up to the Sam’s Club food court like VIPs and somehow fed SIX people for under $14. In this economy?! 🌭🍕💸 The $1.50 hot dog, pizza bigger than your head and making it rain with condiment packets had us feeling financially untouchable. 😂 And yes, I absolutely…

The Colonial Heights Kiwanis Shrimp Feast took over White Bank Park Thursday night, and I decided a regular recap just wasn’t going to cut it. 😂🎶 So… I gave the night its own song. Shrimp, community, a packed park and maybe a little discussion about those beer prices next year. 😂 Here’s the…

​Looking for the best bakery in Chester, Virginia? I went in for the viral fruit-shaped pastries at Sophia Marie Pâtisserie and somehow left with four other gourmet desserts too… zero regrets! 🥐✨ If you love French pastries, realistic fruit entremets, and local VA food spots, this local pastry…

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That's right - local bakers are getting their own review theme songs now. 😂🎸🍪 First up on Local Baker Spotlight: Shirley’s Sweet Tooth and her Pumpkin Beer Cookies. Yes - Pumpkin beer. In a cookie. And it is delicious 😂 Go show Shirley’s Sweet Tooth some love, and tell me: which local baker needs…

If you love dill pickles, Cesare’s in Chester, Virginia has three dishes worth putting on your list. 🥒 From dill pickle pizza to bacon cheeseburger pizza with pickles and my favorite fried dill pickles in the area, this one is for the pickle people. @Miguel Pedraza @iz_3uz @mama._.lexi #ChesterVA…

We tried to film a Chick-fil-A review and somehow ended up with a spilled s’mores shake, syrup everywhere, Sriracha on my phone, burp ratings, and the realization that Chick-fil-A is probably never going to sponsor me. 😂 So instead of a food review, you’re getting the behind-the-scenes footage of…

Replying to @1of1.jmp So what does cold proofing actually do? 🥖❄️ @Julia from The Cosmic Crumb explains why she cold-proofs her sourdough and what that longer fermentation process does for the bread. And yes… this is the woman responsible for our recent focaccia situation. 🤌😂 #Sourdough…

Petersburg, Virginia has a sourdough secret hiding under a purple tent. 👀🥖 The Cosmic Crumb is at River Street Market every Saturday with sourdough-based breads and treats ranging from sweet to savory. We brought home the focaccia for dinner and, judging by the family response, that may have been…

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@Famous Fried Chicken and Seafood in Henrico, Virginia is serving up way more than the name suggests. We tried the fried chicken, catfish, smoky BBQ sandwich, plus their new chicken and steak quesadillas, and one of those dishes completely stole the show. 👀 If you like finding the good spots…