Yay Snow!! – President’s Day at Mount Diablo

Should you decide to make a trip to Mount Diablo after a storm to see snow, take my advice and go early. The park opens at 8 AM and closes at sunset. Cost to enter is $10;  cash or check ONLY!

We tried to visit 3 different times. The first time we made this trek [...]

Family Fun at “The Grove”

The Grove in Clayton is  a fairly new park in the heart of downtown Clayton. The play equipment is bright ans shiny.  Around the equipment, the ground is nice an spongy. During the morning and afternoon hours, you can easily find children your child’s age. Once school gets out and in the evening hours, it does [...]

Lafayette Reservoir – Great Butt and Beautiful Views

Lafayette Reservoir

Lafayette Reservoir is a great place to hike and if my child is well behaved during the 2.7 mile stroller ride, run wild at the  playground. This is a win – win for both parents and children. If you are like me and too cheap to pay $5 for parking, then the [...]

Yet Another Local Park – Mateo’s Dream

This morning we met some new friends at Matteo’s Dream, located in Hillcrest Park here in Concord, CA. This park was designed for children of all ages and abilities. Dustin loves this park because he can run and explore with little supervision.

Dustin runs around here and has so much to explore. Here is [...]

Wednesdays are for the Park

Since I joined a a new playgroup called Nature Time! The Bay Area Outdoor Play Group, Wednesday are for the Park. We have met a lot of new people and DZ is loving getting outdoors and being with kids.

Last Wednesday we went to San Ramon Central Park. Considering how hot it was that day [...]

Date Night, Yogurt & Justification for having more babies

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Finally checked in to Twitter, today. I have been missing in action because Dustin is at the age where his hands are too grabby and he needs more attention. I was finding I was spending too much time on the internet, so I took a leave of absence. Today, however,  the [...]

Summer Fun for Kids Without Losing Your Sanity

Now that school is out and summer is finally here, you’re looking for things to do with your children without losing your sanity. Here is a list of kid friendly restaurants, indoor entertainment and outside activities that have helped me keep mine.

Restaurants

Finding restaurants that offer healthy food options and a kid friendly atmosphere [...]

Wordless Wednesday – At the Zoo

My cousin, Lisa, was on vacation and wanted to spend a day with us. Going to the zoo was always fun for me when I was a child, so I look for every opportunity to take Dustin. This time was the first time, he recognized the different animals and while pointing would say their name [...]

Beating the Summer Heat, While Keeping Kids Entertained at the Library

Now that Summer is here officially here, I am looking for places to take Dustin to so we can escape the heat and use someone else’s airco. This week, we decided to check out Toddler Time at our local library. When DZ was younger we had attended Baby Time, where we would sing fingerplay songs, [...]

What to do with a Gallon of Glue?

That's a lot of glue – Phtot by Kulmalukko

Yes, it has been 2 weeks and I am making yogurt, again. We have gone through a gallon of yogurt. I have used it in everything. I am excited to make another batch with my yogurt as starter, instead of commercial. With this batch, I [...]