"Flying with a baby is awesome," said no parent ever! Although these tips may not turn your little one into a jet-setter, they will definitely help prepare you and your family to fly more peacefully and get you where...
Like all moms of toddlers, I go on outings. We’re always heading on an excursion—to the library, the playground, and a jumble of other children’s activities. I’m also a stay at home mom, so all my appointments and errands...
One of my favorite destinations for a family day-trip from San Francisco is beautiful Half Moon Bay, where my husband and I have been taking our now ten and twelve-year-old daughters since they were babies. With its bucolic fields...
Napa Valley isn’t just for wine lovers—The Meritage Resort and Spa is proving it’s a destination for the whole family with an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities! We checked out the weekend experiences in April, which included a diverse selection of...
Got a day off as a family and wondering where to go that's closer to the Bay than Apple Hill or Disneyland?
We have compiled our top recommendations for day trips near and around San Francisco Bay Area. These places...
The car is packed, the kids are ready, and a seemingly endless summer stretches out before you. If you’re like the nearly 70 percent of U.S. travelers this summer, you’ve already booked a vacation rental, according to a recent...
Coming home from vacation is hard.
Over the years, even after the best trips, I've wondered why I felt so down. It seemed like a mean joke. I realized a bad re-entry into regular life makes my happy vacation memories...
With summer fun coming in hot, who doesn’t want a quick weekend getaway?
Before baby, my husband and I were always going away for the weekend. We would even book trips only a couple days beforehand, and we could...
The best vacation or visit with family and friends can go sideways if you're exhausted from sleepless nights with a baby. As a sleep consultant, this topic comes up a lot when I'm working with parents, and while there's...
Memorial Day Weekend always makes me think about BBQ’s, cold beers, swimming, friends and camping trips! Now camping is not always my favorite thing, but I think if you have beautiful scenery, a group of fun family/friends, good food...
























