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...
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...
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...
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...
My family of 4 (including a 14 and 16 year old) recently stayed at Cardiff Vacations in Cardiff, California. We were in desperate need of a getaway after the "year of the pandemic" and this was perfect. We drove...
There are some great child travel safety products out there, but are there any to protect unborn babies?
I recently tried out a Tummy Shield™, which is a seat belt positioner to use while pregnant. The Tummy Shield™ protects the...
I vacationed without my 14-month-old and I’m so glad I did. But when my husband first asked if I’d like to join him on his company off-site in Vietnam, I assumed I wouldn’t go. As a stay at home...
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...
Once a year, my girlfriends and I spend a long weekend away catching up and having fun. Whenever I tell other women about our trips they always say something like, "I'd love to do something like that with my...
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Moms’ Picks for 2026 Back-to-School Season
Most of the Bay Area is going back to school in the middle of summer, and that calls for a different type of prep!...
