New foodie mamas group starting June 2 on Thursdays in the East Bay — is a new parents support group with delicious meals facilitated by Lindsay Germain.
Baby’s Day Out With Bamboobies at Studio Grow
We are pleased to announce another fabulous event for 510Families.com readers! It’s a book launch; a playdate for new parents; and a chance to get to know one of Berkeley’s best indoor playspaces for kids under 5. This event is for expectant moms and parents to babies under a year old. Come join us and {more}
Birth and Baby Guide for East Bay Expectant Parents
Birth and Baby Guide for East Bay parents includes where to shop, places to go, + people to know for pregnancy & baby’s first year in the (510).
Introducing a new social network for East Bay parents (and a sponsor!)
Thanks to Parenthoods app for partnering with 510Families.com to produce this post (and our pottery painting event of last month). We look forward to more collaborations in the future! There’s a new way to find playdates and heck – a whole parenting tribe – in the East Bay, and it’s in an app called Parenthoods. {more}
Free luncheon with Foodie Moms
Foodie Moms is a new parents support group with delicious meals, yum! They are hosting a special free event for new mamas (babies welcome, natch) to enjoy each other’s company in a safe, friendly space, connect about the challenges and joys of mamahood while being treated to a delicious meal that’s tastier and healthier than most restaurant fare. {more}
A kid-sized adventure to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
I grew up where it was always time to make the donuts, but all the deep-fried action was in a back room. Every time I visit a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts facility with the miniature donut factory, I get excited. Last winter, we stopped at the Union City Krispy Kreme on our way to the Niles Canyon Train of {more}
WIN: 2 Tickets to Gearapalooza for expectant moms
Win a pair of tickets to Gearapalooza San Francisco on October 8th. Gearapalooza is a spectacular baby gear and registry event for expectant parents held in the evening in San Francisco. Bump Club and Beyond presents Gearapalooza: The Ultimate Baby Gear and Registry Event with Jamie Grayson (The BabyGuy) at the JCC San Francisco. This is a ONE night event filled {more}
Where can moms meet other new moms in the East Bay?
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 {more}
East Bay Farmers’ Markets Guide for {510} Families
Thanks to Farmigo for sponsoring this guide to Farmers Markets in the East Bay. Farmigo is an online farmers market where you can shop for fresh, sustainable food from local farmers you know and trust. Farmer’s Markets can be fun outings in addition to a productive errand to get your fill of healthy fruits and veggies {more}
Free AAA Car seat inspections are a life saver
Thank you to AAA for sponsoring our post today and helping get the word out about child seat safety! If you only take away one thing from this post: AAA offers FREE car seat inspections by appointment with specific action items to make your children safer right away at safeseats4kids.aaa.com. I was recently given a thorough one-on-one car seat inspection {more}
Twins by the Bay: A support resource for twin parents
Twins by the Bay is a support group and network for new and expectant parents of multiples. Members attend meetings where they will meet other multiple parents, be invited to hear guest speakers (sleep experts!), and access a huge wealth of loaner equipment for travel and home, including preemie-sized clothing. The club is run by {more}
Getaways with mom: ME time
This is the third post in our series about ME time, sponsored by domain.ME. I’ve just returned from spending a long weekend with my mom, during which it was startlingly clear to me that quality time with her — and the other important adults in my life — is different when it’s kid-free. I’m so {more}
Parent, Baby, and Toddler Classes at Then Comes Baby in Oakland
Then Comes Baby, the resource and lounge for new parents in Oakland, is home base for a bunch of classes that are starting up soon. We thought we’d share some highlights. New parent classes First Connections: Moms Circle begins May 27 for a 6-week session meeting Wednesdays at 10:30 am New Beginnings: Second Time Moms Group {more}
Introducing Megan Small Photography
Based in Alameda, and serving the whole Bay Area, Megan Small has a family photography and event planning business. We were introduced by a friend when Megan moved to the 510. Heather hired Megan to take her holiday card photo, and got a bunch of other ridiculously cute photos out of it. We invited Megan {more}
Portrait Parties with Candace Smith Photography
Oakland-based family photographer Candace Smith offers a unique package for capturing kids on film. Wait, do we still call it film? Families can host a portrait party with friends or cousins or whomever else wants their professional photos done at the same time. The focus is on connection and fun, allowing space for the kids {more}