One of our favorite local family photographers, Melissa Schmidt, is offering photo workshops for moms.
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Kidpower safety courses for children
I attended a Kidpower workshop with my child. Safety and self-defense classes are taught in an age-appropriate way for three-year olds through teenagers.
Family camps for Bay Area families
Family Camp is a terrific blend of outdoorsy fun and vacation. Usually, you bring your bedding and sleep in a modest cabin; meals and family programming are provided!
Dodge Ridge: Kid-friendly skiing
More affordable than Tahoe and super family-friendly, Dodge Ridge is one Oakland mom’s little secret.
24 places to learn to ride a bike in the East Bay
Camps, classes, and open spaces that offer opportunities for new riders to improve their skills on bicycles.
Where to donate diapers in the East Bay
A couple of weeks ago I was walking home when I saw a package of unopened diapers lying on the sidewalk with a FREE sign. Would you know where to take them?
Anytime experience gift: Edible Excursions in Oakland (DEAL)
Want to eat, drink, and be merry anytime of year? We strongly recommend the foodie tours of Edible Excursions around Bay Area neighborhoods!
Last-minute and clutter-free gift ideas for East Bay families
Experience gifts are memorable, magical, and clutter-free. We love to give tickets and memberships as holiday gifts. Need ideas?
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…
