Most rent versus buy advice for Bay Area families ends with a shrug and an it depends. That is not much help when your lease renewal is sitting in your inbox and your second kid needs a bedroom. The...
Moving is not a new phenomenon for me. Although I grew up in the same small Ohio town (kindergarten through high school), once I left for college I seemed to move a lot. In fact, I have lived in...
When my partner and I started looking for a place to raise our kids, I assumed the house would be the hard part. Square footage, number of bedrooms, whether the kitchen had room for a high chair and a...
Flying with a child is daunting at the best of times. Packing and planning involves military levels of precision, and the inevitable side-eye from a business traveler who absolutely does not want to be seated next to your infant...
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...
Planning a family move to California? Let’s walk through housing, schools, car insurance, and the West Coast lifestyle for a smooth transition.
My husband and I have been on the journey of finding “the one”, the perfect house that will take us on through all our journeys in life and provide all the structural support and space to fulfill our needs....
My husband and I are half-way through construction on a home in Healdsburg. We estimate the entire project, from the day we closed on the land to the day we get the keys will take 2 years and 3...
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Coloring my hair is a relatively new adventure for me. As I’ve written before, finding a balance between accepting myself as I am while also taking care of myself...
Whether you are downsizing or want to make sure the space in your current tiny home is maximized, Kattie Geddes has some ideas for you!
Invest in double-duty items
To maximize space, invest in items that can perform multiple tasks. For...
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2026 Fall Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Families
Your Family's Ultimate Guide to Fall / Autumn
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