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That quiet morning, only the sounds of the trees moving in the rhythm of their own and the rustling of the paper book pages were heard. No children, no chores, no meal prep.
That day found me and...
We have lived in the Bay Area for three years now and there is always something new to discover. There are also the favorite San Francisco "tourist" spots to rediscover. My 16 year old daughter and I did both...
I recently enjoyed a much-needed mommy getaway with my friend and yours, SFBAM's Mommy-in-Chief Pauline Li, at the Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa - the upscale, contemporary hotel nestled along the historic Sacramento River.
It was an absolutely necessary...
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In preparation for my family's first sightseeing vacation to Portugal, I started thinking about the logistics of exploring old cities and standing in tight spaces with two high-energy, uber-curious kids. My kids are three...
For more than 100 years, holiday vacationers have embraced the season at this historic San Francisco hotel.
Stepping into the magnificent Garden Court at the Palace Hotel never fails to blow me away. With its stained-glass dome lined with a...
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Now that I’ve finished business (and fun) travel for the year, I’ve amassed a list of my top travel essentials. Whether I am traveling for work or fun, I can’t live without these essential...
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....
Over the next five years, one or more of my girlfriends will turn 40, which gives us the perfect reason to take an annual girls' trip in honor of the birthday girl(s) and for the chance to reconnect in...
Have big plans for international travel this summer? Here are some quick tips on how to obtain your child’s passport quickly and efficiently.
Set up an appointment at a U.S. Postal Service location.
You can get passport photos taken at...
As the Bay Area continues to open up and the temperatures begin to cool down, you might be looking for a great indoor activity that is perfect for your kids. We have a fantastic suggestion that will transport you...
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