There is literally nothing that makes me happier than the smell of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. It reminds me of crisp Fall days from my childhood, the changing of colors on the trees, and the sign that...
Many parents only think of trick-or-treating as an evening full of kids dressed in costumes collecting as much candy as they can, but for some parents, trick-or-treating presents a unique challenge to help their children feel included in those...
With the holidays coming up, I'm asking you to do one thing when you're hosting family or friends. Sure, the holidays may seem far away, but we are almost halfway through October. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it,...
In the twelve years I've lived in San Francisco, I've had one trick-or-treater visit me on Halloween. The lack of doorbell rings wasn't a big deal before having kids, but now that my children are at a prime trick-or-treating...
Father's Day is this Sunday! Here are some fun activities the kids can do to surprise Dad (or to keep them busy so he can enjoy his special day in peace).
All About Dad
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It truly is the thought that counts when it comes to the presents children give to their moms, grandmas, and the other special mother-figures in their lives. Here are three easy and adorable Mother's Day gift ideas!
All About Mom
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Do your kids need a last minute gift for Mom, Grandma, or another special mother in their lives? Here are some easy ideas that won't need special supplies or materials to make happen.
All About Mom
Print out our Mother's Day "All...
I haven't given the origin of April Fools' Day much thought until my inquisitive five-year-old asked me why the "holiday" exists at all. I was stumped, so I did a Google search to find the answer and figured I'd...
It’s that time of year again, Super Bowl, and if you are like me with a house full of sports fans, this is an exciting weekend! So how can you pull off a fun, not-too-stressful party for your friends...
We should be talking about equality, peace, love, freedom, and progress with our children every day of the year, but the message becomes that much more poignant on Martin Luther King Day.
It's easy to underestimate what our toddlers and...
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Winter is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating world at Ripleys’s Believe It or Not! San...
