At midnight on a Saturday, our 17-year-old knocked on our bedroom door. She came in to say they had a friend who her and her friend group were worried about. The friend had told them in a group chat...
It's intense out there! And it's going to last longer than a day. Election season often brings heightened emotions and stress, not just for adults but for kids, too. The news, debates and intense conversations can trickle down, making...
October 6th marks National Coaches Day, a time to honor the mentors who shape not just athletes, but also confident, resilient human beings. (Check out this post that brought me to tears!) This year, we join the Positive Coaching Alliance in...
Becoming a mother is a deeply emotional journey and the learning curve is steep and rapid. I was not unprepared. I took every class I could find postpartum and still found myself googling a thousand different oddities that I...
Everyone agrees, when starting a puzzle, you begin with the edges. You separate them into a pile, sort out the colors and put together the outline. But what is the next step? Do you sort by color, by shape,...
There's one thing you need to know about me before I dive into how to make this adorable beach jello cup.
I don't make adorable things.
I don't browse Pinterest for creative DIY projects. I don't make themed hors d'oeuvres for parties, and...
This post is in partnership with Cinemark.
I tried out the Cinemark Movie Club on a recent rainy Saturday to see Ralph Breaks the Internet with my kids, and this is what happened: I felt a little “shiny.” You know that feeling when...
As the weeks ticked by under shelter-in-place, some people baked bread, some took up knitting and others staged elaborate photo shoots posing like famous paintings or dressing up as characters from “Tiger King.” I decluttered.
This was a favorite pre-quarantine...
A home’s outward appearance is so important that there’s a term for it: curb appeal. When your house has great curb appeal, everyone who sees it can appreciate that it’s beautiful, clean, and welcoming. A house lacking curb appeal...
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 world at Ripleys’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco, a must-see attraction local to the...
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A Bay Area Mom’s Guide to a Family‑Friendly Weekend in Windsor...
If you’re craving a quick, high‑visual getaway that feels worlds away from the weekday grind — but still totally doable with kids — Windsor...
