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Continue reading →: What Is Vision Board Bingo (and Why My Kids Loved It)If you’ve ever made a vision board, you know how powerful it can be to slow down, think about what you want, and put those ideas somewhere you can actually see them. But if you’ve ever tried to do that with kids, you also know it can quickly turn into…
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Continue reading →: The 6 Best San Francisco Running Trails With Paved Paths for StrollersLooking for San Francisco running trails you can take a stroller on? This guide shares the best paved paths for strollers across San Francisco, including wide, mostly car-free routes that are ideal for running with kids, double strollers, and little bikers. From Golden Gate Park to waterfront promenades, these stroller-friendly…
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Continue reading →: What to Serve with Cheese Fondue (Easy New Year’s Eve & Holiday Fondue Ideas)Looking for what to serve with cheese fondue? These classic cheese fondue dippers include bread, vegetables, fruit, and meats that pair perfectly with traditional Swiss-style cheese fondue. It is ideal for New Year’s Eve, holidays, or cozy winter gatherings. It’s almost New Year’s Eve, and for us, New Year’s Eve…
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Continue reading →: Minimalist Christmas Gift Guide: One Simple Rhyme to Plan All of Your Christmas ShoppingGrowing up, my sister and I usually received one large present from our parents. We spent Nochebuena with our big extended family, so we could expect plenty of gifts from my Nana and my eight aunts and uncles as well. When my first son was little, Christmas looked very different.…
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Continue reading →: The 7 Best San Francisco Experience Gifts for KidsI do not know about you, but I find holiday gift buying and planning challenging. Living in San Francisco, space is tight. I try to keep our home minimalist, choosing toys that are high quality and truly loved. Most of what we own has been passed down from my oldest…
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Continue reading →: Bay Area Live Nativity – Bethlehem at Santa Clara First Baptist ChurchIf you’ve never been to a live nativity before, you should go! Thursday was the first night of Bethlehem at Santa Clara First Baptist Church, and it was such a memorable experience for our family. I know this isn’t every San Franciscan’s cup of tea, but if you are a…
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Continue reading →: 7 Best San Francisco Christmas Lights and ActivitiesWhen we moved to San Francisco in 2019, I remember feeling so lost trying to find holiday lights or anything that felt remotely “Christmas-y.” I grew up in a community in Orange County known for festive Christmas displays, and I took for granted how much warmth and cheer those lights…
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Continue reading →: Leaf Chromatography for Kids and Our Favorite San Francisco Spots for Fall ColorsIt is finally starting to look like fall in San Francisco! The West Coast may not be famous for its autumn colors, but you can definitely spot some beautiful golden and fiery hues around the city—especially in the ginkgos planted in urban spaces and throughout our parks. Every year, when…
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Continue reading →: Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad: The Perfect Light Thanksgiving SideIt’s the Monday before Thanksgiving, which means it is time to start thawing the turkey and gathering those last-minute groceries. When most people think of fall food, they picture warm, heavy dishes like mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie. Growing up in Southern California, fall always meant something different to me:…
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Continue reading →: Montessori Thanksgiving Practical Life Activities + Visual Pie Recipe for KidsThanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year to slow down, invite my children into the kitchen, and let them participate in real, meaningful family work. In Montessori education, practical life activities help children develop independence, concentration, fine motor skills, and a sense of contribution. And during Thanksgiving, opportunities…
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