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Tips for road trip down I-5 with kids
Driving I-5 down the center of California is a fairly joyless journey. I offer some tips, restaurants & diversions for enduring a day in the car with kids.
14+ ways to volunteer with kids in the Bay Area
Volunteering with kids doesn’t have to be hard. Plant a tree, donate diapers, make a super hero cape, pick up litter, collect books, cut your hair…
East Bay candy buyback — Turn candy into CASH!
Do you cringe at the amount of candy your child gets trick-or-treating? Here are a few Halloween candy buybacks we know about in the East Bay.
Learn to take amazing photos of your children at a workshop for moms
One of our favorite local family photographers, Melissa Schmidt, is offering photo workshops for moms.
Baby consignment stores in the East Bay
I love that the East Bay has so many places to get quality used kids’ clothes. Consignment sales are ideal for snow pants, dress clothes, and costumes!
Visit a giant sequoia forest at school
Do you want to invite the largest living things on Earth (hint: giant sequoias) into your science class for FREE? Heck yeah!
Ticket Alert: Anti-Racism Workshop for Parents with Alphabet Rockers
Join the Alphabet Rockers for a a special *one-time only* workshop for East Bay parents & caregivers of young children addressing race & racism head on.
New in town? 50 things East Bay parents need to know
If you’ve just moved to Berkeley, Oakland, or some other part of the East Bay, let us welcome with links to resources, outings and activities for kids.
Where to donate books in Oakland
Book donations serve a variety of local non-profits. Here’s where to drop off your gently loved books.
