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Continue reading →: The Science of Groundhog Day – Groundhog Day Mini Unit Lesson & BookHappy Groundhog Day! Groundhog Day marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The longer days have been a welcome shift for our family. Here in San Francisco, it almost feels warmer and sunnier now than it did last summer, though I am sure Karl the Fog…
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Continue reading →: Warm & Cozy Pumpkin Black Bean SoupThe warm spices in this cozy pumpkin black bean soup will keep you warm on the coldest winter nights. Made with just 9 pantry-stable ingredients, this cozy soup recipe is simple, filling, and deeply comforting. It is perfect for winter evenings when you want something nourishing without a lot of…
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Continue reading →: 6 Things to Do at Sunset Dunes with KidsSunset Dunes is a two‑mile stretch of the former Great Highway that now functions as a year‑round coastal park in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood. Running parallel to the Pacific Ocean, it offers wide open space, fresh air, public art, and plenty of room for kids to move. SF’s Most…
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Continue reading →: Crane Cove Park Playground – San Francisco Waterfront ParkCrane Cove Park in San Francisco’s Dog Patch neighborhood opened a brand-new playground last month, and it has quickly become one of our favorite stops on stroller runs around the city. We’ve lived in Mission Bay long enough to remember when Crane Cove was still a construction site, blocked off…
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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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