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At one with nature

January 19, 2009

I went back to my roots this weekend and took my kids on a day trip to Tilden Park in Berkeley. Both my parents grew up a couple of miles from this amazing park, and my grandparents took me there all the time when I was a kid. Just as I remembered, it was simply wonderful. There is a 'little farm' that has cows, chickens, ducks, sheep, goats and more that kids can feed and learn about.  Read more...

Part 3: 99 Fun Things To Do

October 17, 2008

Ta-Da! #'s 61 -99 of 99 things to do with your kids in Sacramento ! Read them over, pick one out and have a great weekend! 61. Go garage sale-ing on a Saturday in Midtown 62. Feed baby salmon at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery 63. Take a kid's art class with Monart Roseville or Folsom 64. See 4 th of July fireworks show at Cal Expo 65. Enjoy homemade cake at the Old Time Fiddle  Read more...

99 Things to do in Sac with your kiddos

October 15, 2008

Ive been pondering the idea of doing a list of 99 fun things to do in Sacramento with your kids. While I havent hit 99 yet, Ive worked my way to 33 and come up with some darn fun ideas, if I do say so myself. Ride a pony in Land Park Pick thornless blackberries at Amber Oaks Farm Pan for gold at the Folsom History Museum Go to the Train Museum Eat a  Read more...

Fun Support for Mama

August 22, 2008

While becoming a new mom is a blissful, enriching and powerful experience, it can also be very lonely. If you are not surrounded by girlfriends with their own little ones it can be difficult to figure out how to meet other moms. I found myself in this predicament when my first son was born and went the 'mom's group' route. And while I met many nice ladies, none that I had a lot in common with.  Read more...

Savoring Summer

August 14, 2008

I'm having a little trouble dealing with the fact that summer vacation is almost over. Today we went to a back-to-school picnic, met my son's new first grade teacher and classmates. Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely ready to have a break from my kids and they are ready the fun and structure of school. However, this summer has been a sweet and leisurely one that will soon be replaced with a  Read more...

Park Crazy

July 08, 2008

Ok, I know I can't stop talking about it but I think this heat is making me a little crazy. Ok, that's a lie - it's making me a lot crazy. A lot. Seriously. So r ight now my kids and I are trapped in the air conditioning of our tiny home and I wish they had a mute button because I'm so sick of hearing about who took who's toy that I could just about scream. I'm trying to remember why I'm  Read more...

Mom-Friendly Advice

June 18, 2008

A friend of mine who is expecting asked me the other day how I came to know so many moms and developed so many friendships around my kids. This gave me pause because before six years ago I really wasn't a playdate kinda gal. If I had looked to the future of my motherhood I would've seen it as a pretty isolated place. I know, there are those women that know a million other women and they all  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in sacramento

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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