Carol Burton
Frolic at Happy Dahlia Farm Through October
About an hour from Oakland in Petaluma, the Happy Dahlia Farm is open Wednesday through Sunday 11 am to 6 pm through October.
Vacation Inspiration: Houseboating on Lake Shasta
Houseboating on Lake Shasta is amazing; we pull up on shore, extend the included ramp, and climb off to explore. Campfires are a highlight every night, eating s’mores and checking out the scenery.
Favorite Places to Play a Round of Golf With Kids in the East Bay
There are many local courses that offer Par 3, and most public courses even have driving ranges too where you can practice hitting ball after ball.
Experience Gift: Private Virtual Chocolate Tasting
Each chocolate tasting kit included chocolate samples and a tasting notes sheet to write down our observations and opinions.
Shop Local: Woodworking Kits for Kids to Build at Home
9th Street Lab in Berkeley offers DIY carpentry and woodworking kits at a reasonable price point. They allow kids to make cool stuff and build confidence.
Youth on Course: Kids Play Golf for $5 or Less
Youth on Course members, ages 6 to 18, can play a round of golf at over 1,300 participating courses for $1 to $5 after paying a $20 annual fee.
Photo Scavenger Hunt for Families: Take a Shape Walk
My son and I like to walk around the neighborhood. We decided to make our walks more interesting by turning our walks into scavenger hunts by looking for a specific shape each time. Our favorite shape to look for is a circle.
