I am a huge huge fan of the Mom & Toddler yoga class at Yogalayam studios. And it’s not because you get any sort of workout…
Berkeley Gem: Cinnaholic or What I Want for Breakfast on My Birthday
January 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
To get out of the house and entertain a multi-generational crowd during a family visit, we headed over to the Cal campus to walk around. Upon discovering that the Campanile was closed as was the door to the Life Science building, it was time for something sweet, and my husband lead our nine-person posse to […]
Field Trip: Sausalito’s Bay Area Discovery Museum
January 6, 2014 By 2 Comments
The Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito is a super fun hands-on science museum campus with activities that will entertain, educate, and get the ya-yas out.
It’s Free! The Edible Schoolyard at King Jr High School
January 1, 2014 By 2 Comments
A stroll through the Edible Schoolyard garden is an ideal way to entertain visiting grandparents and small kids at the same time. Situated behind Hopkins Park and the King track…
Dollar day at Golden Gate Fields
November 4, 2013 By 4 Comments
Dollar days at Golden Gate Fields returns this Sunday. Horse racing for the pre-K set? Sure, why not? It’s only a buck or two…
Habitot Children’s Museum is a must-do for preschoolers
October 23, 2013 By 3 Comments
I took my barely two-year old to Habitot recently and he had the best Special Mommy Date ever! If you’ve never been to Berkeley’s underground treasure of a kids’ museum, let me show you a few highlights. A few of our favorite things: Straight ahead to gross motor creativity. The main exhibit rotates to keep things […]
Treat yourself to yoga + tea (with childcare!) at Bloom Retreat
October 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The sign says it all: Where Busy Moms Find Balance. I wrote about my lovely day trip to Bloom Retreat on my personal blog but here’s what you need to know to plan your own visit. What is it? Bloom is a yoga and wellness center for mothers in Walnut Creek offering yoga, prenatal yoga, kids […]
Parents’ Guide to Solano Avenue
October 10, 2013 By 9 Comments
Ten kid-friendly spots between The Alameda and San Pablo Avenue.
Where can moms meet other new moms in the East Bay?
September 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When I joined Support Group For Mothers back in 2004, I had one simple goal: to make a friend with the same-age baby. I knew I was about to meet ten women with babies close in age to mine, and I thought, “If I truly like just one of them, this will be money well […]
Tim Oliver swimming for babies & toddlers
September 5, 2013 By 2 Comments
Who & What Tim Oliver Swimming in the Oakland Hills offers drop-in swim lessons for children 3 months to 3 years in a lovely but crowded outdoor pool. During inclement weather, the pool is enclosed with a weatherproof dome to allow the lessons to continue. Class format Show up with your baby or young toddler […]
Mom’s Night Out: “Maxed Out” reading at Books, Inc
August 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Oakland parent and author Katrina Alcorn will be reading and discussing her book MAXED OUT: American Moms on the Brink at Books, Inc on 4th Street in Berkeley on Tuesday 9/3 at 7pm. This book came to be when Alcorn wondered how a woman like herself, with a loving husband, a supportive boss, three healthy […]
Rookie Moms Challenge #4: Visit the fabric store
July 5, 2013 By 2 Comments
Visit a fabric store with your baby awake and spend a naptime on one of these easy projects: play blanket, swaddle blanket, or carrier!
Checklist: 5 Oakland outings for your maternity leave
June 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
We challenge you to accomplish these five outings with your baby in tow.
How to visit a Berkeley fire station with your child
June 17, 2013 By 1 Comment
Coordinating a firehouse visit in Berkeley was top on my list after I did a fire safety lesson with my 4 year old. It was much easier than I expected. Make the appointment. I called the Berkeley Fire Department to ask if they did tours and they did! They asked me to present what day […]
99 Days of Summer for East Bay Kids
May 21, 2013 By 5 Comments
We thought it would be fun to have one activity for each day of the year between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Whether you like to add them to your calendar, bookmark this page for inspiration, or print it out and stick it on your fridge, we hope you’ll find plenty of things to do […]
FREE pregnancy education classes at Baby World in Oakland
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Join Doulaville Birth Services to learn about local childbirth options including up to date research on maternity services that promote the best outcomes for you and baby in these completely free mini-classes. RSVP recommended. Read detailed class descriptions at http://www.sf.doulaville.com/family-education.html. May 15 – Enriching Pregnancy June 19 – Postpartum Pampering July 17 – So This […]
Take what you need
May 9, 2013 By 2 Comments
My friend, Carla, recently moved to Oakland with her little girl and they’ve been spreading a little sunshine as they move through our community. This project was spawned as part of a Keep Austin Weird idea but I think it works perfectly for our quirky corner of the world. I love her spirit and I […]
