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In preparation for my family's first sightseeing vacation to Portugal, I started thinking about the logistics of exploring old cities and standing in tight spaces with two high-energy, uber-curious kids. My kids are three...
I recently enjoyed a much-needed mommy getaway with my friend and yours, SFBAM's Mommy-in-Chief Pauline Li, at the Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa - the upscale, contemporary hotel nestled along the historic Sacramento River.
It was an absolutely necessary...
Like all moms of toddlers, I go on outings. We’re always heading on an excursion—to the library, the playground, and a jumble of other children’s activities. I’m also a stay at home mom, so all my appointments and errands...
There are some great child travel safety products out there, but are there any to protect unborn babies?
I recently tried out a Tummy Shield™, which is a seat belt positioner to use while pregnant. The Tummy Shield™ protects the...
I vacationed without my 14-month-old and I’m so glad I did. But when my husband first asked if I’d like to join him on his company off-site in Vietnam, I assumed I wouldn’t go. As a stay at home...
Fourth grade is when California public school kids study the history of their state, and at my daughters’ San Francisco K-5, normally the school year concludes with a field trip to the state capitol, Sacramento. This past school year,...
This Thanksgiving weekend, our family had the opportunity to see the Redding Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay. We stayed at the Sheraton Sundial Bridge Hotel located right next to the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The customer service at...
My family of 4 (including a 14 and 16 year old) recently stayed at Cardiff Vacations in Cardiff, California. We were in desperate need of a getaway after the "year of the pandemic" and this was perfect. We drove...
When was the last time you left your home for longer than one day?
Have you started looking for plane tickets to see friends and family or brave the new world again?
Are you scared of booking a hotel and getting...
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Did you catch my video all about the new GMC Terrain Denali? I spent 10 days driving it on a recent family vacation up to Tahoe and had SO much fun. It is...
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