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Scrambling at the last minute
December 24, 2008
If you are a procrastinator like me, you may have some last minute shopping to do or have provisions to pick up. Target is open today from 7am-6pm. Elephant Pharmacy is open from 8am-8pm, and there is a printable coupon on their website (or in the mailer you may have received) for $10 off $50 or $25 off $100 purchase. Most grocery stores will be open until at least 3pm. Speaking of Target, Read more...
Best Decorated Neighborhoods & Areas
December 23, 2008
I don't know how long people keep up their Holiday Lights, but hopefully you've got until the New Year to check out some of the fabulous sponsored and independent lights displays around the East Bay. Since this is my first Christmas in the East Bay with the kid (last year we traveled elsewhere), I asked some of the Moms in my Meet-Up group if they had any suggestions, and did a Read more...
Stuck inside? Make a gingerbread house!
December 19, 2008
A good blog friend of mine, Red Lotus Mama , shares this fun and (relatively) easy indoor, holiday-appropriate activity with us: Growing up creating a gingerbread house was never part of my family's holiday traditions. It always looked like a fun activity to do and decided to make it a tradition with my daughter. I am not a baker (or a cook), not because I can't, because I choose not to. I Read more...
Sometimes the best presents are experiences
December 16, 2008
This year I have politely requested, 'no stuff' for me or the kiddo. I would guess most of us in the Bay Area have a lot of 'things' for ourselves and our children. We have a tendency to overindulge our children (ok, maybe it's the Grandparent's fault) with abundant toy boxes. But sometimes the best 'things' are not really 'things' at all! They are experiences . Your child(ren) love spending Read more...
Fun Holiday Activities, Children's Museum Style
December 09, 2008
Want to make holiday memories with your child(ren), but don't want the mess in your own house? Try these: Habitot Make-Your-Own Gingerbread House Workshops December 11 - 17; 10:00 am & 11:00 am sessions Habitot is throwing a decorate your own take-home gingerbread house with icing, candy, and other sweets workshop! Call Liz at (510) 647-1111 x17 to reserve your spot. Read more...
5 fabulous gift ideas
December 09, 2008
Here are a few gift ideas for you...not much shopping time left until Hanukkah and Christmas! Sugar Plum Fairy Skirt What girl (or boy?) in her Princess phase WOULDN'T love this combination tutu/ballerina/musical outfit? I know several little girls for whom this would be a perfect gift -- prancing around and taking the music with you is pretty darn convenient! And hey, if you get sick Read more...
Top 5 Local Holiday Traditions
December 02, 2008
If these wonderful activities aren't already a part of your yearly Holiday festivities, I would strongly suggest adding one or two to your repertoire. Kids love doing the same thing year after year, and all of these activities would make great outings for a child to look forward to (and hey, maybe you'll even look forward to it, too!). 1) The Tilden Park Merry Go Round and Read more...
Holiday Rituals
December 01, 2008
(from VDog) Tis the season for performing holiday rituals and celebrating family. Whether you light the Menorah or trim the Christmas tree, every family should have some type of holiday ritual. Rituals are a way to mark a time as special and different from the every day, and they are a great way to get the kids involved in holiday festivities. One of my most favorite rituals growing up Read more...
Santa on Solano
November 26, 2008
Three weekends coming up will be extra special on Solano Avenue when Santa Claus is there. Families can get free photos with Santa and share some popcorn with him (also free), courtesy of The Albany Chamber of Commerce and High Cotton Living. Here's where to track down Santa: December 1/2, 12 noon to 4PM at A Child's Place, 1898 Solano at the Alameda December 8/9 and 15/16, 12 noon to Read more...
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