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Another holiday is upon us, and it’s one that always sneaks up on me because I am still not back into the swing of daily routines after the winter break.  You do not want to be that one parent...

The other day my three year old asked me when we were going to wine country again. My husband and I smiled and mentally gave each other high fives because her question means our plan is working. We've proven...

This post is sponsored, but the opinions are 100% our own. If you are looking for a family friendly event this weekend head to the San Francisco Zoo!  Not only will you get to see all of the amazing zoo animals,...

Thru February 16 Year of the Rooster Exhibit SF Public Library, Main Branch Atrium 100 Larkin Street   Thru December 31 Chinese American: Exclusion/ Inclusion on Exhibit Work of Giants: Chinese Railroad Workers Project Chinese Historical Society of America 965 Clay Street   Thru December 31 Collected Letter Exhibit Asian Art Museum 200...

We all know that reading to children is important. All too often though, we read to our kids to quiet their minds and bodies – a perfect tool for bedtime. But books also have the potential to enliven our...

We are all lucky to live in the SF Bay Area, with its abundance of natural beauty, culture, and activities.  Every winter, I thank my lucky stars that we can step out the door with our kids without having...

For many of us, the start of a new year comes with a renewed effort to help others in need.  Now that my kids are getting a little bit older, I am interested in finding places I can volunteer...

New Year’s Eve is – believe it or not – right around the corner!  December always zips by in a flash, especially when you have kids excited for the winter holidays.  But between parties and school recitals and family...

My family always makes an effort to get together over the holidays, which is not an easy feat considering we live all across the country. When we do manage to pull it off, it’s a pretty big event, with...

Our family lives spread across thirteen time zones and two oceans. (My daughters started accumulating airline miles at 10 weeks.) Now in their preschool years, I can attest that iPad-fatigue is real. Since they’re not yet readers, I find...