If you're reading this, you're probably considering whether to relocate to the Bay Area and specifically whether living in San Francisco is the right move for you. While you'll have to answer that for yourself, I'm here to share...
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 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...
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...
San Francisco is a wonderful place to visit with your family, but, let's face it, traveling with children, especially small children, makes every trip more complicated. We're here to help! We're proud to raise our families here and want...
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...
When I relocated to San Francisco back in 2016 I was newly married, child-free, and pretty naïve about how much of an adjustment it would be. Like many Brits and Europeans I’d grown up on American TV and culture,...
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...
Planning a family move to California? Let’s walk through housing, schools, car insurance, and the West Coast lifestyle for a smooth transition.
Short answer: no. However, your process may be more streamlined the more times you move, and things may come together smoother the next time.
We recently moved out of the city to the suburbs. Before the move, we had contemplated...
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2026 Summer Camp Guide – San Francisco Bay Area
It's time to start signing your little ones up for camps!
To make things easier for you, we have put together our top picks of
this...
