Pasteleria Ideal in Ciudad de Mexico captivates you with its wafting scent, you can smell the pastries before you even see the pastries. The shop has many amazing, unique, excellent pastries, breads, sweets, and other delicious baked goodies to pick from. 

CDMX is massive, bigger than you could possibly explore in your seven days here on honeymoon with your husband. You start researching where to buy sweet breads or small cakes nearby.  You find out that Pasteleria Ideal is within walking distance so you begin your mini trek through Mexico City. Don't skip this tasty bakery with a long history in CDMX! It's a true wonderland of quality baked delights.

Founded in 1927, this pasteleria first began selling baked goods during the Cristero War. Now they're a leading baking industry company in Mexico and beyond. They're popular and well-loved amongst locals, tourists, and foodies everywhere. They sell traditional bread and unique pastries, puff pastry, viennoiseries, rustic bread, individual pastries, cakes, and cookies. I saw some jelly, jello, gelatinous treats in the front behind the glass case when you first walk in.

Pastelería Ideal is big. There are more options than you ever could have dreamed of. Pasteleria Ideal bakery is iconic amongst both locals and tourists alike. If you're in the city, you might have searched things to do in Roma Mexico City, read my blog post to learn about what to do! 

They have large cookies stuffed with jam or dulce de leche, chocolate tres leches cake, traditional rebanadas de mantequilla (sliced bread with butter and usually sugar), artisanal donuts, and more. They have specialty goods for holidays like Día de Reyes, Día de las Madres, and more. People in CDMX come here because the pan is delicioso and you can find just about anything within the aisles and mountains of pastries.

How to Order at Pastelería Ideal

This is a self-serve heaven. While you're at Pastelería Ideal, grab a round plate / tray on your way in. Use the tongs to grab your stuff and get your fill. Take a good look at all the options because there are a lot and it varies by day. The price for the portion is a good deal! I went a couple of times and the options were different. One of the pan dulces I didn't get on my first visit wasn't there the next time I went. 

Make your way through the sea of people. Wait in line then you pay at the counter. They'll give you a ticket as a receipt while they get your goodies nice and wrapped up. You'll wait around a bit more until your baked goods are packed. There are a lot of people and they have a great process to handle to the volume of orders. 

Bakery Information

They have more than one location in Mexico City:

One location is at: 16 de Septiembre Av. 16 de Septiembre 18, Colonia Centro C.P 06000 Ciudad de México ​ 

Phone Number: +55 51 30 29 70 ​ 

The other location is: República de Uruguay 74, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Venustiano Carranza, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, you could say it's the most wonderful time of year. When you add Christmas-related hashtags to your posts, you might receive more exposure, views, and interest in your photo.

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If you're looking for some of the best Christmas hashtags to use you've come to the right place. This Christmas hashtag list gives you a bunch of different ideas. Jazz up your photo or business post with a couple of the most popular hashtags to use for the holiday season. From home decor posts to food content, add a sprinkle of Christmas spirit to your TikTok videos, Instagram posts, Facebook photos, Pinterest, and Twitter with a popular hashtag.

Try these holiday hashtags for your holiday season content. Here are more than 100 of the most popular Christmas hashtags.

1. #christmas
2. #christmasdecor
3. #christmastree
4. #christmastime
5. #christmascookies
6. #christmasdecorations
7. #christmasnails
8. #christmasmood
9. #merrychristmas
10. #christmaseve
11. #christmasgifts
12. #christmasspirit
13. #christmasmarket
14. #christmascake
15. #christmasgiveaway
16. #christmasvibes
17. #christmascrafts
18. #christmaslights
19. #christmasgift
20. #christmasday
21. #christmascountdown
22. #christmascheer
23. #christmaswreath
24. #christmasmagic
25. #christmasdecoration
26. #christmasbaking
27. #christmashome
28. #christmasparty
29. #christmaslove
30. #christmasfood
31. #christmasinspiration
32. #christmasideas
33. #christmastrees
34. #christmasiscoming
35. #christmasdinner
36. #christmastable
37. #christmasornaments
38. #christmasornament
39. #christmascollection
40. #christmascupcakes
41. #christmasshopping
42. #christmasseason
43. #christmascards
44. #christmasphotoshoot
45. #christmastradition
46. #christmastreedecorating
47. #christmasvillage
48. #christmastime
49. #christmasactivities
50. #christmasallyearlong
51. #christmasadvent
52. #christmasangel
53. #christmasandchill
54. #christmasalbum
55. #lovechristmas
56. #christmasjoy
57. #joytotheworld
58. #winterwonderland
59. #christmasobsessed 
60. #christmasbaby
61. #christmasbooks
62. #christmasbreak
63. #christmascactus
64. #christmascat
65. #christmasdiy
66. #christmasdog
67. #christmasdeals
68. #christmaseve
69. #christmaseveeve
70. #christmasfeeling
71. #christmasfestival
72. #christmasflatlay
73. #christmasgiftidea
74. #christmasgiftguide
75. #christmasgnomes
76. #christmaslist
77. #christmaslook
78. #christmaslightshow
79. #christmasmorning
80. #christmasmemories
81. #christmasgram 
82. #mostwonderfultimeoftheyear
83. #happiestseason
84. #winter
85. #gift
86. #gifts
87. #ornaments
88. #xmas
89. #holidays
90. #december
91. #santa
92. #santaiscoming
93. #holidaycheer
94. #holidayfeeling
95. #holidaymood
96. #whitechristmas
97. #christmasnightout
98. #christmasoffer
99. #christmasorders
100. #christmasootd
101. #christmasparty
102. #christmaspresents
103. #christmaspictures
104. #christmasrecipes
105. #christmasreels
106. #christmassale
107. #christmassongs
108. #christmasvacation
109. #christmaswishes

Trending Hashtags for Instagram Posts

What are trending hashtags? A trending hashtag means that it is currently being talked about online and in pop culture. Just because a hashtag is trending doesn't mean trends forever. It's important to use trending hashtags but also include related hashtags to the brand, location, demographics, etc.) 

Examples of trends could be the Emily Mariko salmon meal (watch one of her videos making it here), or more currently the It's Corn kid (watch here). People and brands and often post relevant content related to a particular trend, whether they integrate that into the caption or somehow into the photo. You can also do a search to get inspired by other holiday content, trends, etc.

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Why Should I Use Related Hashtags for Christmas on Instagram?

The right Christmas hashtags can add longevity to your Instagram post long after your photo gets posted to your feed and your followers stop seeing it. In 5 years a curious accessories lover might see your knitting Instagram account because they were browsing the #christmasorders or #gnomes hashtag, and fell in love with your knitted holiday gnomes, asking to place an order. 

Taking photos and pictures is about documenting memories you can reflect on. Document your Christmas tree, enjoy these moments with those you cherish most - whether that's your roommate, bestie, coworker, family member, etc. You can look back on Christmas photos and holiday celebrations and recall the stories of decorating the tree, gathering around as a family or loved ones to open presents and share the joy with each other. 

Make Your Own Hashtags on Instagram

You can even customize things and make your own Christmas Instagram hashtags related to the content you're posting about, much like the people that create unique hashtags for their wedding or even marketing events. Search for word hashtag word combinations until you create one that hasn't been used. 

Need more holiday hashtags? Take a look at the 100+ Best Halloween Hashtags for Instagram Posts, Facebook, TikTok, etc - read it here. 

See my list of 100+ Best Hashtags to Use for Fall. View here.

The right Christmas hashtags can keep your Instagram post alive long after your photo gets posted to your feed and your followers stop seeing it. The bottom line is hashtags related to Christmas will help your post get seen more which can potentially get more likes and followers on social media. 

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There are so many things to do on a rainy day. When we see rainy days in film, we often watch characters cuddling under a cozy blanket and giggling romantically with a partner; you can do that and so much more! 

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These rainy day activities include some low-key options as well as some fun things to do outside of the house. These great ideas will keep you entertained through all seasons where you find a bit of rain. If you have kids, there are a lot of things on this list you can do with kids too.

Whether you opt to stay inside or outside, these 100+ things will keep you busy in the pouring rain. No need to stay bored!

100+ Fun Rainy Day Activities

1. Host an indoor picnic
2. Pick up beers from a local brewery and have an at-home taste test 
3. Go to a winery for a glass of wine
4. Do an at home beer tasting with a few different beers.
5. Have a video game tournament
6. Eat hot dogs or hamburgers
7. Sip on hot chocolate 
8. Have tea or coffee at a coffee shop
9. Eat a meal at a fancy restaurant
10. Make the first recipe you see on TikTok, Instagram Reels, etc.
11. Make a fancy mocktail with whatever you have at home (sparkling water, soda, juice, fruits, syrups, cinnamon, etc.)
12. Bake dessert (chocolate chip cookies, cake, bread, loaf, muffins, etc)
13. Make kombucha. Here are 85+ flavor ideas if you need inspiration.
14. Make yourself a solo meal and then do 3 things on this list
15. Go grocery shopping
16. Meal plan and come up with meal ideas for the next few days. 
17. Head to the local pub, sometimes they have karaoke, dancing, line dancing, etc
18. Take cooking classes or do an online cooking lesson. A cooking class not only gives you additional life skills but it's fun and tastes good too.
19. Invite a friend or sibling or bestie over for a sleepover. 100+ Things to Do at a Sleepover.
20. Buy a book from a local bookstore and spend the day reading
21. Read a short story
22. Go roller skating at an indoor rink
23. Golf at an indoor driving range
24. Create a super fun indoor obstacle course 
25. Go window shopping at your local mall
26. Go people-watching somewhere popular (the mall, downtown, etc)  
27. Spend the day binge watching tv. Some streaming services have access to live tv or local channels if you don't have cable. 
28. Invite friends over for a movie marathon. Take turns watching movies that each person recommends or you can pick one series and watch each film.
29. Spend the afternoon learning magic tricks 
30. Take turns recommending a YouTube video to watch with your friends, family, partner, roommate, etc.
31. Start embroidering. You can get an embroidery kit from Amazon and jazz up old tote bags, jeans, etc.
32. Do an art project. Whether you use items you already have at home or you have to make a Michael's run, there are so many crafts, projects, and fun things to create.
33. Go to an art gallery 
34. Go to a museum
35. Go bowling
36. Go to an aquarium 
37. Play laser tag. They also have laser tag kits on Amazon if you want them delivered to you.
38. Go ax throwing
39. Watch a movie in the movie theatre
40. Watch a play or live performance
41. Sign up for a library card
42. Go to the library and check out a book or two
43. Host a trivia night. You can pick a theme and make it up yourself. or play something like Ultimate Trivia, Volume 1: 800 + Fun and Challenging Trivia Questions. View it on Amazon here.
44. Try to make your way out of an escape room
45. Plan out your dream vacation 
46. Plan a scavenger hunt indoors
47. Jump the day away at an indoor trampoline park
48. Let your creative juices flow and make a vision board 
49. Do an indoor treasure hunt. This is perfect for adults and anyone who needs entertainment.
50. Sign up at your local gym
51. Take a workout glass or exercise class
52. Spend a few hours learning a new language. You can communicate with more people and challenge your brain too.
53. Buy a sudoku book and do as many sudoku puzzles as you can.
54. Buy a newspaper and read the whole thing
55. Do a crossword puzzle
56. Play charades 
57. Play card games. You could go for Go Fish, Solitaire, Old Maid, etc. You can play a few rounds. Play cards!
58. Play board games. Play a board game or two with friends, family, or roommates (Monopoly, Clue, Catan, Candy Land, Sorry!, etc.)
59. Can't pick just one game? How about a game night where you play card games, board games, and play video games like Mario Kart. Play games all day.
60. Write a letter to your future self
61. Write a letter to your past self
62. Write a letter and sent it in the mail
63. Spend the entire day doing, trying, eating things you've never tried before. Doesn't have to be fancy. If you've never tried sushi or eaten a fig or had a martini, today's a good day. If you've never worn overalls, go to a store and try one on in the dressing room. How does it look? You get the picture.
64. Go to an ice skating rink
65. Write a list of productive things you can accomplish this week
66. Have a dance party. You can go by artist, album, playlist, vibe, genre, etc. There are so many options because there is so much music out there.
67. Listen to records, CDs, Spotify, whatever music device you have
68. Have a spa day or self-care day
69. Hang up your laundry
70. Organize the pictures on your phone. Delete, put them in albums, see what's there.
71. Create a budget for the month
72. Stay home and invite your friends over. Do as many things from this list as you can! 100+ Fun Things to Do at Home with Friends.
73. Find a photo booth and take a photo! Perfect for a rainy day date!
74. Call a friend or relative. Catch up, ask how their day was, and say that you were thinking of them.
75. Turn off your phone, tablet, tv, and spend the day without social media or the internet.
76. Organize your closet, garage, cabinet, under the sink, etc.
77. Mend any clothes that need fixing. Sew on a fallen button, repair a hole, etc.
78. Dress up in your finest clothes and just feel fancy for the night
79. Pick out some items, books, clothes, dishes, etc. to donate.
80. Journal, write in a diary, process your thoughts. If you need inspiration, 100+ Morning Journal Prompts: 100 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery. Read here.
81. Make a collage
82. Do a DIY project
83. Make your own candles with a DIY candle-making kit
84. Rearrange the furniture
85. Rotate your plants
86. Take a bubble bath
87. Buy some new plants
88. Build an indoor fort
89. Recycle your cans, glass, and aluminum. See if there's a recycling center near you where you can exchange the recyclables for a bit of cash.
90. Delete and organize photos if you have any printed out
91. Delete and organize your emails
92. Organize that drawer in your home that has all the junk you don't know what to do with
93. Practice learning an instrument
94. Play in a puddle
95. Dance in the rain
96. Go on a rain walk
97. Watch the rain from indoors
98. Camp in your backyard
99. Look up Halloween costume ideas such as Cher Horowitz or Laney Boggs from She's All That Prom Dress.
100. Have a fancy date night with your partner or by yourself
101. Have a personal favorite day where you do everything you love. Eat your favorite food, order your favorite drinks, go to your favorite spot in town.
102. Try new cocktail recipes
103. Play a drinking game
104. Play poker
105. Play Candy Crush
106. Play truth or dare
107. Start a scrapbook. Put photos, knickknacks, tickets, movie stubs, and other things you've collected into the scrapbook.
108. Make a time capsule
109. Relax, meditate, and let the rain act as a personal white noise machine.
110. Take a nap
111. Take photos of flowers
112. Plan your next trip. Look up flights, train tickets, transportation, hotel, Airbnb, etc.
113. Do 5 things on this list
114. Do 10 things on this list
115. Do as many things on this list as possible before midnight
116. If it's rainy for a few days, see if you can cross off everything on this list of things to do on a rainy day for adults!

A List of Rainy Day Activities

Hopefully, this list gives you endless inspiration on how to make it through the rain. You can do these fun rainy day activities alone, you can do them with friends, you can spend time with the entire family, there's a lot of variety. You can customize it as needed.

In films, a rainy day seems so romantic. You always see the movies of people dancing in the rain and hugging and kissing and having a good time. The rain gives a different ambiance, a completely different atmosphere. There's the wetness and dampness, the clouds, the grey skies. If you’re looking for a great rainy day date idea to do with your partner or some things to do with friends, this list is for you. This list will get you through the rainy season. You can have so much fun whether it's just you stuck inside or whether you invite a family member over. You can spend the rainy day playing your favorite games, watching YouTube videos, and learning a new skill.

Rainy Day Date Ideas

There are heaps of things to do on a rainy day for adults! A rainy day for adults has so much more possibility than it does when you were a kid. Now you can do whatever you want. Consider this list if you need rainy day date ideas. From going to a brewery to working out to dancing in the rain, there are plenty of fun rainy day activities. You can customize this list to do with your partner for an unforgettable experience. Rainy day dates just got better!

You're walking to the Top Gun house in Oceanside, Southern California as you take in the view of the Pacific Ocean. The iconic house has a Victorian cottage exterior in a soothing hue of powder blue. There's a motorcycle by the entrance and someone hops on to take advantage of a pretty cool photo op. 

When you walk inside HIGH-pie, you notice the decorated interior. The Oceanside pie shop has nautical-themed wallpaper with whales, ships, and shells. Photos of the original Top Gun movie hang on the wall: Tom Cruise as Maverick giving a thumbs up, a signed Top Gun poster, photos from the film. There's one cupboard filled with teacups, plates, and knick-knacks and one cupboard filled with ceramics like spice containers, a chicken teapot, and a rolling pin. You take everything in as you make your way in line to order.

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Located in North County San Diego at 250 North Pacific Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 at the Mission Pacific Hotel, HIGH-pie serves tasty hand pies at the historic Top Gun house. The pie shop is open seven days a week from 12 pm to 8 pm. 

Oceanside, California is in North County San Diego County, about 45 minutes from downtown San Diego. Grab a bite to eat and then check out the other local businesses nearby.

HIGH-pie Menu 

You stand in line and look at the menu. There's the apple hand pie or the cherry hand pie. Each hand pie is filled with a fruit compote made from locally picked fruits. The pies are gluten-free, made with Thomas Keller’s Cup4Cup flour.

They also have the mini pie a-la-mode. The mini pies are filled with the house-made mascarpone ice cream, then fried, and baked to order. Choose from dipping sauces such as Charlie’s Chocolate, Government Cheese, Lemon Curd, and Sea Salt Caramel.

As for bevvys, HIGH-pie serves hot coffee as well as their take on New Orleans-style iced coffee made with sweet milk. They also have seasonal kombucha.

Visitors who love history will enjoy the long story behind this house! While you're in North County San Diego the area, walk over to the Oceanside Pier and enjoy the magnificence of the Pacific Ocean. Click here to read my article about the Oceanside Pier, nearby restaurants, parking, and more.

The Graves House and the Top Gun Movie

The historic Graves House was built in 1888, owned by Dr. Henry Graves. In 1905, the house was sold to Charles Burlock. After that, Angeline Morgan owned the home for more than 40 years. Paramount Pictures used the home in the 1986 Top Gun movie. 

For several scenes in Top Gun, you can see Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in the home. Cruise plays Maverick while McGillis plays Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Blackwood, who owns the home. The characters chat and hang out in the house.

You can learn more about the Top Gun house on the Oceanside Historical Society website. The opening of HIGH-pie aligned nicely with the release of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022. 

HIGH-pie Information

HIGH-pie / Top Gun House Address: The house was moved from its original location about a block away to the Mission Pacific Hotel: 250 North Pacific Street, Oceanside, CA 92054

Website: The Famous HIGH-pie 

HIGH-pie was developed by Tara Lazar, chef, restaurateur, and hotelier behind the F10 Creative-hospitality group of restaurants:  Cheeky’s, Birba, Mr. Lyons, Seymour’s, and High/Low.

You'll want to stop by the long awaited HIGH-pie if you loved the original Top Gun movie, Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, if you're a foodie, or if you're a fan of sweets. The pies are small enough that you won't leave with a sugar-induced stomachache. Guests can sit and eat their delicious hand pies with a view of the beach.

There's a lot to do in the city of Oceanside! You can head to Oceanside Harbor Village and check the restaurants and eateries over there as well.