Today was the first day of soccer. It’s been awhile since we’ve done soccer - since we’ve done any classes or sports at all, for that matter. Rhys was extra excited, quickly putting on his soccer jersey, shorts (despite...
We have a ritual called Hopes & Dreams, where we reflect on what we learned in the prior year and what we want most in the New Year.
First, the reflections. Answer these 3 questions for 2023:
What were the...
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...
And just like that, it's March! After an unsuccessful skiing adventure with our three- and four-year-olds last weekend, I'm looking forward to laying low, staying local, and watching the Oscars on Sunday (even though I haven't seen a single...
My 6th grader is learning about Greek gods at school right now. He told my husband and me that while they were learning about Dionysus, the god of wine, winemaking, grape cultivation. . . and a few other things,...
Here’s a fun idea to try the night you go Trick or Treating with your kids—host a Halloween potluck! When Halloween falls on a weekday, the day gets really hectic. We spend the day working, running around with the...
We are nearing the end of a year where every hour felt like an eternity and yet somehow the months flew by. We started 2020, as we start every year, filled with hope and aspiration. Making resolutions about how...
Happy New Year! It’s time for another “to do” list. I enjoyed creating last year’s list so much that I decided to do it again for this year. Truthfully, I enjoy doing it. As our family ages, our needs...
In the whirlwind of family life, amidst school runs, work commitments, and daily routines, it's the shared moments of exploration and adventure that truly etch themselves into the tapestry of our memories. For parents fueled by wanderlust, each journey...
I'm not even a little bit ashamed of how pumped I am for Saturday's Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The dresses, the pomp and circumstance - it's a fun, happy occasion, and I can't wait. Now...
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