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Princess?
I think my wife secretly can't wait to take Erin to http://www.pinkiesnailsalons.com/treatments/treatments.php">Pinkie's for Princess manis and pedis. I shudder to think. And at least she'll have to wait another four years. But knowing that this place is out there, somewhere in our future, has me mired pretty deep in the Princess Funk. The Princess Funk is an emotional experience I think ... Read more >
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Weekend Head's Up: August 22-24
Another new feature here at Being Savvy Silicon Valley is a look at the weekend ahead. Every Wednesday I'll post some fun activities for you and your pre-schooler to enjoy. This weekend... Friday: This friday Opal'z in Palo Alto is hosting a "Make your own lip balm" workshop for the kids. They'll learn about textures and fragrances, as well as a little elementary chemistry. E-mail ... Read more >
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Weekend Outlook: November 28th-30th
Many families are traveling this weekend, meeting up with relatives and friends to celebrate the holidays, to give thanks, and to get a jump on National Shopping Month. But there are reasons to stay close to home this year, and I'm not talking about the negative reasons like the economy or the hassle of travel. I mean that there are, as always, things a-happenin' right here in the ... Read more >
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Park Day: Santana Row, San Jose
At first glance, it doesn't seem like Santana Row is kid-friendly at all. Posh shops, high-end (read: breakable) home accessories, luxury spas and chic bars dominate this outdoor shopping mall. But look closer and you'll find hints of kid-friendly fun here and there. Like the small, fenced in toddler playstructure at Park Valencia, a small patch of green at the heart of the mall. And the ... Read more >
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Silicon Valley
Shawn Burns
Shawn is in the middle of his PhD in Philosophy at Stanford University. Guided by his inner sense of right and wrong, and by his wife's subtle hints, he became an at-home dad to his devastatingly adorable infant daughter in September of 2007. Since then he has dragged her all over the Bay Area in one backpack or another. He has been writing about these dadventures and mis-dadventures for months...Read more >
Bonggamom
Despite attaining an MS from Stanford and an MBA from Harvard, Bonggamom is barely getting passing grades in her pursuit of an MFA (Masters in Family Administration) from the Universe-ity of Motherhood. Formerly in software product management, she is a stay-at-home parent to a daughter and twin boys, constantly looking for new ways to entertain them while doing as little housework as possible....Read more >
A Season of Rituals
Darkest December is upon us, and we are all preparing, in our different ways, to light it up with rituals. Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's. Parties, tree lightings, and holiday cards. Visits with family. Feasts, gifts, and candles. Read more >
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