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New mom challenge: Find bookstore events for babies
Celebrate your local, independent bookstores by discovering a new one, visiting with your well-behaved children and buying a terrific book. Better yet, find out which ...
Reader tip: Alberrito Streets
Lest we forget our neighbors to the North, my friend Wendy reminded me that this Saturday is the Alberrito Streets extravaganza. It is a monster ...
Berkeley birthday party: Tilden’s Merry-Go-Round
Fun outdoor birthday party place: Tilden Park Carousel! The merry-go-round makes for an entertaining ride and a lovely backdrop. This one's pretty easy.
Reader tip: Transition back to school
Here’s a tip from Elizabeth Sautter, Director of Communication Works, that we use in my own house! This sign was created with my 7 year-old ...
Reader tip: Marinwood Pool in San Rafael
A good half-hour North of Berkeley, San Rafael offers weather that makes stripping down and jumping in the pool more tolerable. Reader Cori Kesler of ...
5 East Bay outings for a baby in a carrier
Babies in a carriers are a great companions. They go where you want them to; they guarantee that passersby will smile at you; and you ...
Have you been to the Alameda Flea Market?
The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is held on the first Sunday of each month at the former naval air station (so the next one is ...
My East Bay summer bucket list (Heather)
After reading Whitney’s East Bay summer bucket list, I wanted to create one of my own. Here are ten things I’d like to do with ...
Road Trip: A Week in Southern Oregon with Kids
After browsing Amy Whitley’s impressive website, Pit Stops for Kids, I invited her to contribute a vacation recommendation for Bay Area families. I’m pleased to publish ...
Hiking in the East Bay with kids
I have a shelf full of travel books that I’m reluctant to toss because they remind me of my past life. However, I know that ...
