Around 32 weeks of pregnancy, we finally selected our first son’s name. I am the kind of person who needs to know the name before the birth--this drives my husband crazy! Anyway, as soon as we decided on the...
One of the first lessons we learn as parents is to expect the unexpected—and try to plan accordingly. That’s why your purse doubles as a vending machine/drugstore and you have packs of wipes stashed within easy reach in every...
So, we may not be movie stars, but we are super stars! Moms truly do have superpowers. We can shower in less than five minutes, cook a whole meal for the family in one episode of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,”...
Oh sippy cup, sippy cup, you promised to be,
a leak-proof vessel, completely spill free,
But somehow your liquid doesn’t stay put.
It bubbles up over and spills on my foot,
Or worse, on the cushions, carpet and tile.
There goes my hope...
I have lived in many different places thus far in my life, but moving to Northern California last year has been an amazing experience for my family. The Bay Area has such a rich combination of scenic beauty, cultural...
I love crafts but I’m a terrible "crafts" person. I have no patience, and I’m awful at basic math, both of which are important for exactly what I love: sewing and knitting. I recently moved my sewing machine to...
Okay, ladies, here’s the truth that no one tells you: Breastfeeding is hard. It can be uncomfortable—I mean painful and frustrating—while wonderful, all at the same time. When my first son arrived, I felt pretty prepared. I had all...
I’m 37 weeks pregnant with my first baby – crazy! I know life is about to change in all sorts of wonderful, exhausting, fun, and overwhelming ways. I must say, I have definitely hit the point of being really ready to...
In my hometown, we had a handful of preschools. When I was three years old, my mom picked one, and I went. It’s not that simple in San Francisco, and I’m sure you’re not surprised. Here are my tips...
With the release Marie Kondo’s new book, Spark Joy, devotees of the tidying guru who took the world by storm in 2014 have another chance to tidy correctly, and find, finally, the path to a “tidy” home.
I myself am...
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco
Winter is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating world at Ripleys’s Believe It or Not! San...
