We just took our first family trip since the start of COVID and it felt so good. We spent a few relaxing days in Carmel at the Hofsas House, a Bavarian-style boutique inn.
Over a year ago, when that virus...
If you’re craving a quick, high‑visual getaway that feels worlds away from the weekday grind — but still totally doable with kids — Windsor and Healdsburg deliver some of Sonoma Wine Country’s most charming seasonal experiences. Think walkable town...
Shifts in time change can be hard to adjust to. In general, it is easier to fly west to east (SF to NYC) than it is to fly east to west (NYC to SF).
When flying to the east, your child's...
Greetings from Amsterdam! My family and I have now been in Amsterdam for about two and a half months, and it’s finally starting to hit me — this is not a vacation! I actually live here! Moving abroad with a...
Getting a passport for kids in San Francisco doesn’t have to be a nightmare, but it does take some planning. Lucky for you, I did my research, and I’m here to share it with you.
We have a trip planned...
Have you ever been that parent … you know, the one who’s sweating profusely, pushing a mountain of kid stuff through the airport while leaving a trail of toys, blankets and food particles behind you? There is no reason...
If you haven't checked out Redding, plan a road trip now! Just a few hours away from the Bay Area (just far enough to feel like you're going on an adventure) and known for its annual holiday lights festival,...
Last month my family attended a wonderful family wedding out in Sonoma: the weather was perfect, we got to see lots of family, and the bride looked beautiful. I was so honored and excited that all four of us were...
Over the years, my husband and I have devised a pretty effective routine for flying with our kids. We divide and conquer, each sitting with one child, far away from the other so that they can't rile each other...
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We all have summer travels coming up, and if you are anything like me, I spend weeks trying to find new and exciting (but portable) toys and games to keep my kids occupied on...
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A Bay Area Classic, Reimagined: Our Family Fun Day at Pier...
For Bay Area families, it’s easy to feel like you’ve already “done” Pier 39 — but taking my crew back recently proved me wrong...
