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Walk on the wild side: Albany Bulb

by Heather Gibbs Flett

Fri
15
2008

I was playing board games with some friends -- both dog owners, one a preschooler parent -- earlier in the week and learned about the Albany Bulb for the first time. At first, I thought they said "Albany BOWL" and then the conversation veered in a way that made it obvious I had misheard.You see, the Albany Bowl is a bowling alley (and surely a post for another day) but the Albany Bulb is a crazy ... Read more >

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Fun craft: Collect the Alphabet

by Heather Gibbs Flett

Mon
6
2008

One great thing about having a 3 and a half year old is that he can hold real conversations and do longer, more engaged projects. I think we're ready to start collecting the alphabet and decorating his room with our retro funky homemade creations.As Whitney says, there are countless ways to tackle this project. I vote for just getting started and seeing how it evolves: Collect the Alphabet on ... Read more >

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Family Bike Parade Sunday!

by Heather Gibbs Flett

Thu
30
2008

Halloweened out? Time to get your bike on. My friend, Jeanine, helped organize the following kickass-stand event: Bring your outlandishly- decorated bike, tricycle, scooter, unicycle, or other human-powered creation and join the parade! Next to the Edible Schoolyard, behind King Middle School (1781 Rose St. Berkeley)10-12:00 Sunday Nov. 2ndThere will be recycled materials on hand to ... Read more >

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Weekend fun: West Berkeley Arts and Crafts Festival

by Heather Gibbs Flett

Thu
13
2008

How fun does this sound? Family-friendly art and craft festival with carnival games and micro-brew beer garden? I'll help you, the answer you want is "Hecka fun."Sunday Nov 16th from 10am to 4pm Do a little "make and take" craft project with your preschooler and (if you're lucky) support some local artists and get some Christmas shopping done while raising money for the Black Pine Circle ... Read more >

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The Voices of BeingSavvy
Berkeley & Oakland

Whitney Moss

Whitney worked at LeapFrog Toys for several years before becoming a mom and really putting their products to the test. Together with best friend, Heather, she writes rookiemoms.com to encourage new moms to get out of the house and have more fun. The Rookie Mom's Handbook, their first book, is the best ever baby shower gift if we do say so ourselves. Whitney lives in Berkeley with a 3 year old,...Read more >

Heather Gibbs Flett

Heather was a bossy big sister and professional project manager before having her controlling ways thoroughly challenged by motherhood. When she had a newborn and her best friend, Whitney, had a six month old, they challenged each other to find activities that were at least as fun for mama as for baby and rookiemoms.com was born. The Rookie Mom's Handbook, their first book, is the diaper-bag...Read more >

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Savvy Welcomes Betsy Brown Braun on Helping Keep the Fa La La in the Holidays with Your Children

by BeingSavvy

December
3
2008

When we find ourselves getting a wee bit daunted by the mushrooming lists and activities of the holidays, we turn as always to Betsy Brown Braun for a dose of perspective, sanity, wisdom.And as always, Betsy saves us from ourselves! This month she reminds us how to use ...Read more >

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