I’ve always loved San Francisco. I’ve loved the city since I was five or six-years-old, when my family would drive down from Marysville for the weekend to see my cousins or great aunt. I loved the fog, the brilliant...
I am the first to admit that toy clean-up is not always the battle I choose to pick with my two kids. Often, especially before bedtime, I'd rather have them sit quietly watching a show than trying to clean...
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...
Let's start the year on the right note! It's the third year of that dreaded 'p' word, but don't let it stop us from making the best of it with some treats and gadgets to make our lives a...
As we enter the Lunar New Year, marked by vibrant celebrations and rich cultural traditions, it's a perfect time to embrace mindfulness and wellness, especially for our little ones. This year, as we welcome the Year of the Dragon,...
I LOVE to cook, bake, can, mix, and create in the kitchen, so I am all for trying new products to keep food interesting. So, when I saw other friends posting about their Instant Pots, I had to get...
I’ve had a love affair with pie as of late. It’s the one dessert I want to bake again and again. The varieties are endless: savory (shepherd’s pie or quiche) or sweet (peanut butter pie or egg pie). Lately,...
After months of a self-imposed sabbatical from writing, I'm back, hungry for dialogue that isn't work-related. I am writing about something all too common for us moms: being sick. Moms are not permitted to be sick. We are expected...
Affording a condo or house is no small feat anywhere in the country, but particularly in the Bay Area. More often than not, the place in your price range will need some work. This happened to my husband and...
I first gave meal delivery services a try way back in 2014 when they were springing up everywhere and only really available in major cities. I started with Blue Apron and while the novelty of the idea was fun...
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Blood Donors Needed to Save Lives and Honor Moms
Every year, about 219,000 units of blood and platelets are needed to help patients experiencing women’s health issues including about 1 of every 83...
