No one tells you how hard it is to change your habits as you age. In 2024, I changed my drinking habits with a realistic approach. I committed to a dry-ish January and have since committed to continuing the...
We know that friendships are powerful sources of life and help us build self-confidence. What a gift both of my children have had in building strong bonds with others. Yet, there have been periods of time where they've struggled...
I have three good friends from college who I never see and barely speak to. We do group texts during football season when our college team is playing or when someone has a baby, but besides that, we glean...
When you have a baby, your friend list goes through some major changes. Some old friendships fade away, and you make new mom friends over time. When I first had my son, my close friends came to visit me,...
SWM (semi-wonderful mom) seeks similar for play-dates, vent sessions, and wine nights out. Matches should love to talk about anything but politics. Seriously. Anything. I love chatting about my LO and all things Mommy as well as our pre-Mommy...
The comadre-hood is a sisterhood of strong women with shared humor, interests, and background. Technically speaking, a ‘comadre’ is someone you choose to be a godmother to your children (and is then, in turn, a madrina or nina to...
I love my husband. I love my kids. I don’t have much to complain about in those departments (not that this stops me from “light heartedly” complaining). But still, at least once a year, I need a full long...
The day after Thanksgiving marks the "official” beginning of the holiday season. The sight of sparkly lights and decorations, the sounds of seasonal music, and the smells and tastes of festive foods can create different feelings for us all—from...
I have always been a guys’ girl. Don’t get me wrong, because I’m not a tomboy. I’m definitely girly and have a strong feminine nature. But when it comes to my social circles, they are primarily male. I really...
Hi there, fellow playground mom,
I saw you right away as you entered the little kids' section of the park, scanning the crowd, making note of who made eye contact with you and maybe even smiled back, who seemed enviously...
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2025-2026 Winter Guide
Your Family's Ultimate Guide to the Winter Season around the San Francisco Bay Area!
Winter is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating...
