I’m a big proponent of exposing children to the arts from a young age. Whether you choose to take your kids to see a show or mozy through a museum, this Fall 2018 Family Arts Guide has something for everyone. FAMILY ARTS GUIDE FOR PETALUMA Children are inspired watching other kids perform. Cinnabar Theater is […]
I recently wrote about struggling with parent burnout. To combat this feeling, I’ve decided to step up my self-care regimen. Which can be especially difficult when you’re tired, since it’s easy to find reasons not to take care of yourself. To help, I’m sharing some of my tips so you can make self-care a priority […]
Aside from being the time of year when I plan family-friendly vacations requiring the least amount of travel, summer time is also the season for embarking on fun adventures after dark in Wine Country. Since the sun sets late, you’ll find me trying things out I normally wouldn’t during the winter months (when I turn […]
Lately, I’ve been experiencing more than my normal amount of parent burnout. For me, the most challenging part of parenting two young children is the feeling that I must constantly be in a state of heightened awareness, in order to avert disaster. And it’s not actually a feeling – it’s reality. Parenthood = Disaster-Prevention Worker […]
We all know how important it is to schedule a regular Mom’s Night Out. Those of us in the family-friendly town of Sebastopol might find ourselves wondering what to do once the kids are asleep. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see there are plenty of options for enjoying a fun mom’s night out. […]
With so many community services being slashed, it’s more important than ever to celebrate what our libraries do for us. Our Sonoma County library branches offer a staggering amount of activities and services for all ages. And best of all, almost everything is free! 2018 National Library Week is April 8-14. The theme this year […]
Think Restaurant Week and kiddos don’t mix? Wrong! Here in Sonoma County, we are lucky to have many family-friendly dining options. And during Restaurant Week, many of them offer a three-course meal for $10 (lunch) or $19 (dinner). So even if your toddler’s meltdown forces a hasty exit, you haven’t blown all your savings. We’ve […]
My kids and I love to explore the many tea houses in Sonoma County. Whether you want to just share a cozy cup of tea together or relish in the tradition of a full high tea, I’ve got you covered with plenty of tea house recommendations right here in Sonoma County. WEST COUNTY Infusions Tea […]
