There is a new vacation spot option for Northern California. Whether you are looking to escape the East Bay heat, splash in the water that is warmer than the Pacific, or vacation locally, Great Wolf Lodge is the place...
Growing up in Canada means I have gotten very familiar with snow. Being away from the harsh Ontarian winters for quite some time now, I've gotten back my craving for the cold, white powder. More importantly, I wanted my...
They say there are over a thousand weekends of trips to take when you live in San Francisco. That number quickly dwindles down to about five or six, if you have small children like me - Children who hate...
Our family lives spread across thirteen time zones and two oceans. (My daughters started accumulating airline miles at 10 weeks.) Now in their preschool years, I can attest that iPad-fatigue is real. Since they’re not yet readers, I find...
Some of our most popular articles have been about traveling with kids because a lot of us do it and almost all of us are nervous about it. Whether you're taking a long car ride or hopping on an...
Living in the Bay Area, we have enviable access to amazing outdoor adventures with our kids, and most families will find themselves drawn to the snowy slopes of Tahoe, Mammoth, or Bear Valley at some point.
Unfortunately, with the...
A friend of mine once gave me the advice to go on vacation alone with my husband after my son turned one. She told me it would be fun, good for my marriage, and would reunite us in the...
I never thought I’d venture into the land of children’s music—the soundtrack to my early days included Frank Sinatra, Tom Lehrer, Van Morrison, and whatever my older siblings were listening to—but here I am, 17 months into parenthood, shaking...
Happy April Fool's Day!
Boy, do we wish an airline would do this. Imagine how great it would be to not have to worry about grumpy passengers giving us the stink eye because we dared to bring children on an airplane....
The holidays are my favorite time of year- I love the music, the weather changes, all the excitement, and the break from school and work. The only difficult aspect of the holidays for us is living far away from the rest...
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Best Gifts Under $30 – 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for gift ideas for stocking stuffers? On a tight budget with a long holiday shopping list? On the road this holiday...
