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Where to Play on a Hot Day, East Bay
Our team of experienced parents weighed in on where to go and what to do when it is Just Too Dang Hot. Start with donuts.
Shop Local: Christmas Crafts to Enjoy Together
Here are the holiday crafts I love to do with my young daughter and the local shops where we pick up supplies in Berkeley, Oakland, ...
Grasshopper Kids: Win a Supercharged Learning Experience
Grasshopper offers 2-hour in-person enrichment experiences led by vetted teachers, musicians, chefs for kids ages 3-12 and their friends.
20+ East Bay Restaurants with Family Sized Take Out Meals
I love having curbside takeout or delivery once (or twice) a week. I especially appreciate the restaurants and caterers who sell family-size portions.
13 Distant (But Together) Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Highlighting the creative socially distant -- but still together -- birthday party celebrations, food heroes, and entertainers!
Dinner on The Table: My Family and GreenChef
Starting in September 2021, and continuing weekly ever since, my family of 4* has been trying and mostly loving the meals from GreenChef.
Party in Place: Celebrate Birthdays Without Leaving the House
Virtual entertainers, remote celebrations, cakes and treats delivered. 33 ideas for stuck-at-home celebrations with a local (510) flair.
MEL Science Amazing Chemistry Sets for Kids Sizzle & Change Colors
Get up to three legit amazing science experiments for kids -- that sizzle, foam, flame, & change colors -- delivered to your door each month.
A Colorful East Bay Treasure Hunt: Painted Rocks
Paint then hide painted rocks around the East Bay as a small, random act of kindness to brighten someone's day.
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 ...
