We had such a such a fun 2016 holiday season! I’ve been reminiscing and looking forward to sharing some of our fun adventures…and couldn’t wait until the end of the year. So here in lies my Christmas in July list (sorry, not sorry!) The Great Dickens Christmas Fair (San Francisco) This is, by far, my…
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Bay Area Discovery Museum
Our (at least, my) favorite children’s museum of all time is the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. If you have an opportunity to visit this magical place, you will certainly see why. It’s an indoor and outdoor museum, set within a stunning landscape, filled with intrigue, creativity, charm, and all around fun. It allows children…
Picturesque Tiburon and Angel Island
Just north of San Francisco is an adorable, picturesque town named Tiburon. One can easily spend the day dining in the upscale restaurants with amazing water views, or perusing the boutique shops in Tiburon. Yet, if you have the opportunity, hop aboard the ferry to Angel Island, a quick 10 minute ride away. The ferry…
San Francisco’s Secret Staircases
One of the many things I find captivating about San Francisco are the large, winding, exuberant hills that seem to reach up to the sky, and then fall back down again into the ocean. There are so many wonders to explore within these hills; things not exactly seen if just passing by. I have not…
Join the Circus for a Day!
It’s certainly delightful to come across a well kept secret. Although not technically a secret, I am kind of stunned that I haven’t heard my friends mention the Kinetic Arts Center, nor have I read about it on other local parenting blogs. My husband and son happened to pop in one evening to get some…
A Visit to the Oakland Zoo
I’ve been to many zoos throughout my lifetime. Although the Oakland Zoo isn’t the largest or most world renowned, I am convinced it is the perfect sized zoo with a toddler in tow. The zoo is clean, well kept, and the animals appear to be thriving. Although we are easily entertained these days, our favorites include…
Trains, Planes, and Automobiles!
Zoom-zoom, vroom-vroom, choo-choo! Here is a running list of places for young (and oldish) motor enthusiasts. (A quick disclaimer: I have visited many, but not all, of the places on this list. I hope to add links to more extensive posts as I visit and blog!) Airplanes/Space Shuttles: Alameda Naval Air Museum (Alameda) Hiller Aviation…
Get your Flower Fix!
One of the best things we’ve done for our family is to invest in memberships at varying museums and organizations. We’ve also generously been gifted memberships for birthdays and/or holidays. In my opinion, a membership is the perfect gift to give or receive, as a) it doesn’t clutter up your home, office, or vehicle; b)…
Lions, Tigers, and Bears…Oh My!
Do you have an animal lover in your home? If so, you’ll be happy to know that there are an abundance of options when it comes to viewing, feeding, and (sometimes) even petting animals in the bay and surrounding areas. Get your pens and paper ready, you’ll want to add these to your list! (A…
Rainy Day Adventures
When my husband and I decided to move to California, I instantly imagined sunny weather with little rain. Upon arrival, one couldn’t miss the “brown is the new green” signs, the lack of flowing fountains, and threatening messages from the water company. California is in a drought, take heed! …and then it rained for three…
Choo-Choo! Our Visit to the Railroad Show.
My husband has been working long hours this month. Instead of staying cooped up in our house, Beckham and I are committed to exploring! The Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society held their annual railroad show a few weekends back, and let me tell you – this is an impressive setup! I have no clue if…
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