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    Little Bears Music Class: Free Events Chase Center – San Francisco

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    June 13, 2025
    Little Bears Music Class: Free Events Chase Center – San Francisco

    Did you know the Chase Center in San Francisco offers free events for kids? My littles’ favorite weekly Chase Center event is the Little Bears Music Class. This summer, the Chase Center will host this free kids’ music class every Friday morning at Thrive City Plaza. The class is designed…

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  • Baseball, Sports

    The Junior Giants Season Is Starting—Here’s Why We’re So Excited! Bonus: T-Ball Equipment Checklist

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    June 9, 2025
    The Junior Giants Season Is Starting—Here’s Why We’re So Excited! Bonus: T-Ball Equipment Checklist

    The Junior Giants season is starting next week, and my kids could not be more excited. My kindergartener still proudly wears his Junior Giants jersey to games and loves telling anyone who will listen about the soft-toss pitch he hit during his final tee-ball game last summer. I love that…

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  • Day Trips, Northern California

    7 Things to Do with Kids at Oracle Park: Home of the San Francisco Giants

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    June 3, 2025
    7 Things to Do with Kids at Oracle Park: Home of the San Francisco Giants

    Oracle Park is one of my kids’ favorite places to go in San Francisco. Between the buzzing of the crowds and the roar of the fans, there’s nothing like watching how game day fills them with anticipation and excitement. Whether you’re visiting for a Giants game or just exploring Mission…

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  • Gardening, Homeschooling, preschool

    Montessori-Inspired Herb Garden for Preschoolers: An Easy Herb Garden with Trader Joe’s Herbs

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    May 20, 2025
    Montessori-Inspired Herb Garden for Preschoolers: An Easy Herb Garden with Trader Joe’s Herbs

    My kids and I are slowly working our way through our Montessori-inspired kitchen garden unit study. Living in a San Francisco apartment means we don’t have the space for large vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, or cucumbers—but we do have plenty of light and room for herbs. Starting a small herb…

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  • Gardening, Homeschooling, preschool

    Montessori Flower Arranging – Practical Life Activities for Mother’s Day

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    May 9, 2025
    Montessori Flower Arranging – Practical Life Activities for Mother’s Day

    I love how Montessori education emphasizes practical life skills and beauty from an early age. Although I don’t subscribe to a strict Montessori teaching philosophy, the emphasis on practical skills, visual learning, and beauty deeply resonates with me. In the Montessori classroom, beauty is not a luxury—it’s an essential part…

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  • Day Trips, Northern California

    Warriors + Chase Center | Free Golden State Warrior Watch Party

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    May 5, 2025
    Warriors + Chase Center | Free Golden State Warrior Watch Party

    The Golden State Warriors are chasing another championship, and you can be part of the excitement—no ticket required. Here’s how to catch the action live for Free at Thrive City, just outside Chase Center, on a giant outdoor screen. Game Day at the Chase Center Thrive City During select playoff…

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  • Monthly Meal Plans, Recipes

    5 Family-Friendly Summer Dinner Ideas for May (That Stretch Your Ingredients and Budget

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    May 4, 2025
    5 Family-Friendly Summer Dinner Ideas for May (That Stretch Your Ingredients and Budget

    The sun is out, we’ve been to the pool, and it’s finally starting to feel like summer here in California. Our weekdays are still full with school and activities, but the warmer weather has me craving simpler summer meals that use fresh produce and don’t require a lot of time…

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    Overnight Baked French Toast Recipe: A Sweet Mother’s Day Breakfast

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    April 30, 2025
    Overnight Baked French Toast Recipe: A Sweet Mother’s Day Breakfast

    There’s something magical about the sound of little voices and little hands helping in the kitchen. I cherish the memories of cooking with my mom and Nana—measuring, mixing, and proudly serving dishes made with love. That’s why making a special Mother’s Day breakfast with my kids is one of my…

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  • Day Trips, Field Trips, Homeschooling, Northern California

    How to Visit the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco for Free

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    April 24, 2025
    How to Visit the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco for Free

    This week, I took my kids to see the cherry blossoms in bloom at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco for free. The timing couldn’t have been better—we’re currently working through a Kitchen Garden Unit Study, and just learned about phenology, the study of seasonal natural events, like cherry…

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  • Homeschooling, Science Activities

    Naturally Beautiful: How to Make Natural Dye for Eggs with Kitchen Ingredients

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    April 17, 2025
    Naturally Beautiful: How to Make Natural Dye for Eggs with Kitchen Ingredients

    Looking for a beautiful, natural way to decorate Easter eggs this year? Learn how to make homemade egg dye using simple groceries from your kitchen—and turn it into a fun science experiment your kids will love. For the last five years, my kids and I have made natural dyes to…

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