Shopping
Affordable Family Photo Sessions in the East Bay
It’s easy to book a family photo session with Shoott– just choose a time and location that works for you.
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!
Reopening Feb. 13: East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse
The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse is “every teacher’s first stop and every artist’s second home” for a good reason. Find your treasure.
Food Savings Tips to Save Time, Money, and Frustration
Our friends at StopWaste offer many insanely useful tips to stretch our food further to save time, stress, and money!
Shop Local & Small
Wondering how to shop local and support our wonderful small (510) businesses without violating the shelter in place orders? Here you go!
Best East Bay Destinations & Tips for Train Lovers
When my kid was one, the best way to get him out of the house was to talk about the choo choos we would see: real train, BART train, train table, all good!
At-Home PE: 13 Toys That Use Big Energy
Tunnels, climbers, and foldable foam mats to jump on. These are the must-haves for sheltering at home with little ones!
At-Home Montessori Learning Created By An Oakland Mom
Zahra Kassam, Oakland mom and Shark Tank success, founded Monti Kids to help families find the right toys for their child’s development & use them correctly!
Gently Used Sporting Goods for Kids
At Play It Again Sports, families can buy and sell used sporting goods for water sports, baseball, golf, hockey gear, skis, bikes, roller blades, and more.
A geeky mom’s guide to Amazon Prime Day
Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial and take advantage of these swell deals while you decide whether to continue for the year.
