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Gone are the late night New Year's Eve parties. Now, we have to worry about impossible-to-find NYE babysitters and getting the kids to bed at a decent time. But, you can still have a...
Why is it that “the most wonderful time of the year” usually feels more like “the most stressful time of the year” for many moms? If you’re like me, December means not only Christmas carols and ice skating, but...
The holiday season is a time many of us pause to count our blessings and think of ways to express our gratitude. It’s also a time we reach out to help those in need, often through gifting and serving....
The holidays are a special time to create and cherish family traditions. Both you and your spouse likely have your own family traditions from childhood that you want to carry on. You get to pick what family memories mean...
Hanukkah starts this evening, and we thought it would be fun to give you some super easy craft and snack ideas to celebrate with the kids!
Popsicle Star of David
Let your kids go crazy painting 6 popsicle sticks blue. Once...
I fully admit that I started mailing holiday cards as a sort of humblebrag. You know what I mean. The message on the card said, "Wishing you a happy holiday," but everything about it screamed, "Look at my perfect...
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Christmas is here, and one my favorite things to do with the kids is to read Christmas books. Some are silly, some are serious, but all are good for enjoying Holiday Snuggles....
November 2016 was not a good month.
Our Thanksgiving trip – a quick visit to Disneyland, which I’d hoped would break up our post-election gloom – had ended with norovirus in a hotel room. My “I’m With Her” sign was...
Christmas is a magical time for kids. Santa, snow, treats, and presents! Don't get too caught up in the MHS (Mom Holiday Stress) and remember to have a "Fun Old-fashioned Family Christmas." Here are 25 things to do with...
Most of our family assumed we'd stop traveling back east for Christmas once we had kids, and that was a reasonable expectation. The urge to create our own family traditions around Christmas morning was strong, and enjoying a staycation...
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2025-2026 Winter Guide
Your Family's Ultimate Guide to the Winter Season around the San Francisco Bay Area!
Winter is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating...
