November 2016 was not a good month.
Our Thanksgiving trip – a quick visit to Disneyland, which I’d hoped would break up our post-election gloom – had ended with norovirus in a hotel room. My “I’m With Her” sign was...
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Are you looking for a place nearby to feel the Christmas spirit? Well, California's Great America WinterFest is the place to go. Now until December 30, go for the...
Christmas is a magical time for kids. Santa, snow, treats, and presents! Don't get too caught up in the MHS (Mom Holiday Stress) and remember to have a "Fun Old-fashioned Family Christmas." Here are 25 things to do with...
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Sesame Street LIVE! Let’s Party is coming to the Bay Area, and we have the hook up! Join Elmo and his friends at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland...
Most of our family assumed we'd stop traveling back east for Christmas once we had kids, and that was a reasonable expectation. The urge to create our own family traditions around Christmas morning was strong, and enjoying a staycation...
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We are so thrilled to announce that Sesame Street LIVE! Let's Party is coming to the Bay Area, and we have the hook up! Elmo and his friends...
Today is #GivingTuesday, the day we emerge from the shopping frenzy that began right after we shoved that last piece of pumpkin pie into our mouths (or, if we’re being honest, before dinner even started) and celebrate generosity.
Kicking...
Running with a little one in tow multiplies the logistical complexities of “going for a run” by about 100. There's scheduling around naptime, lunchtime, school time, potty time, and remembering not only your own gear - GPS watch, headphones...
When it comes to holiday cooking, there a few dishes that stand out in my mind. The ones you have at your table year after year, and the ones you want you kids to then pass on to their...
Editor's Note: The email at the end this post has been updated to reflect support efforts for the 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County. Please contact amy@copyjack.com for details on how to help.
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