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...
I'm going to give the U.S. Postal Service the benefit of the doubt that my frustrating experience applying for my kids' passports here in San Francisco was not the norm. In case it is, though, I'm passing along to...
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...
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...
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...
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Last week my family and I experienced the winter wonderland...
For the last several months, our family has discussed taking a summer holiday. With mass vaccinations for adults and subsequently for children 12 and older, this summer felt like the right time to travel. Since last year’s spring break...
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...
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...
This Thanksgiving weekend, our family had the opportunity to see the Redding Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay. We stayed at the Sheraton Sundial Bridge Hotel located right next to the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The customer service at...
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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...
