Fun With Kids in the Oakland and Berkeley
Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) is in jeopardy of losing their pre-K through high school gardening and cooking programs as of October 1st. Many concerned parents and businesses are fighting back. And you can help, too. By eating good food. This upcoming Wednesday May 22nd, Whole Foods Market Berkeley will be donating 5% of Net [...]
This post is part of a series sponsored by UrbanSitter. When I wrote on our other blog, RookieMoms.com, that I have high expectations of a babysitter, it was met with mixed reactions. I shared that my (adult) babysitter bathes my kids, and some readers felt that was above and beyond the call of duty. I’d [...]
Corey Weinstein lives in Oakland—with her son Benjamin (almost 10) and their dog Firebolt. She’s a Broker-Associate of Orange Door Properties at Red Oak Realty. She is also one of the Directors of CAMP 510, an arts + maker summer day camp in Temescal. We thank her for sharing her love of Oakland and the [...]
This post — with more than seventeen East Bay date night ideas — is sponsored by UrbanSitter.com. Over the past three years of running this community website, we have profiled dozens of parents and asked them about their favorite picks and places in the East Bay. Today, I’m happy to share your collective favorite date-nights! [...]
Parents Night Out is a fantastic excuse for a drop-off kid party in which children eat pizza, have dessert (gasp!), watch movies, and play with other kids of a similar age until way past their bedtimes. The formula varies depending on which organization is playing host. In some cases, your kids will do gymnastics, in [...]
We discovered Oakland Art Murmur, the perfect feel free again, but still be glad you’re older than most of the kids out there date spot! My husband and I set off child-free to cruise the Art Murmuring streets of Oakland. This event happens each first Friday of the month. We’ve been twice now and would [...]
I stopped into Apple Pie Maternity + Kids, a new consignment store on San Pablo Avenue, in North Berkeley and met the owner Tianna, her husband and their two toddler boys. She’s created an adorable space for parents and kids, so stop by if you’re in the neighborhood. Here are some of Tianna’s picks for [...]
Oakland has triumphantly re-birthed a classic: the New Parkway has many things we loved from the Original Parkway along with a different location and management to make up some new traditions. They’ll be open 360 days a year, serving up mostly $6 movies, healthy unhealthy food, upcycled decor, and a heavy dose of community. The [...]
This hyperlocal tour of Oakland was contributed by Chantal Laurie, who works for Teach For America and sits on the Board of Habitot. Chantal has two young children and lives close to Park Blvd. The Glenview neighborhood in Oakland is small enough that you might miss it if you blink too many times while driving [...]
The Cerrito Cinema on San Pablo picks up where the Parkway left off. As longtime fans and participants of the Baby Brigade, we are pleased that the show is going on.
Friday morning hike. (But check the East Bay Moms site for rainy default plan!) If you were too busy to check out the twinkly lights around town, there is still time: head into the hills or drive up to the zoo. Have a quiet meal or catch up on a flick you’ve missed: parents nights [...]
Visit a unique showcase of “creche” displays (nativity scenes) at The Cathedral of Christ the Light, happening all weekend. (Learn how to make your own on Saturday!) Burn off some holiday cookies at a festive 5k/10k run (and a free “kids dash”) that will have your feet jingling. Literally. Don’t forget your Santa hat! If [...]
Local author Dashka Slater’s book, Baby Shoes, has been well-loved in my house since I picked up a signed copy at Cody’s (sniff) when my oldest was a tot. I was so happy to meet her a few months ago at Mini Maker Faire. I love that she answered our interview questions both for herself [...]
I’m happy to introduce our newest contributor, Mandy, an Oakland mom to a busy toddler daughter that calls Jack London Square home. She was happy to share her favorite neighborhood spots and promises, “JLS is kid-friendly, and families live here too!” — thanks Mandy! Transportation The old Warehouse District is definitely an up and coming [...]
Our new contributor today is Hadley Koo, a Kensington mom of one 4-year old girl. We are thrilled to add her to our posse! Colusa Circle in Kensington has expanded quite a bit over the last year and has actually become a small-scale hot spot for great food, activities, and a variety of services. Here [...]
We had a great time at Caffe Venezia earlier this week at our Make-Your-Own-Pizza party. Thanks so much to Caffe Venezia for hosting along with the sitters from UrbanSitter who made it friendly and fun. From left to right, these babysitters were onhand from UrbanSitter: Mallory, Rachel, Evanne, Carmela, and Katie. If you or your [...]
Sometimes 45 minutes is all you get for a date. That’s why we are posting a short list of date night ideas for “just a drink.” 1. Fonda on Solano. Conveniently located for parents in Kensington, El Cerrito and North Berkeley, this small-plates-style modern Mexican restaurant is the coolest place on Solano Avenue. At least, [...]
