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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The first year I lived in Pacifica I complained about it nearly every single day. In 2016 our second child was born and our one bedroom rent controlled sunset apartment suddenly seemed way too small. We didn’t want to...
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...
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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