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Before Kindergarten....

January 27, 2009

I have three and a half years. Three and a half years until my daughter starts kindergarten. In days that's over 1300. Minus the weekends that leaves about 950. 950 weekdays until there are no more weekdays. Until all of what used to be our days become school days, days apart. So. Time to start planning. What shall we do with our precious time? What ought we do? What can we not  Read more...

Weekend Outlook: September 19th-21st

September 16, 2008

Another week, another weekend. This weekend I'm sticking close to the Peninsula, looking into a museum, a festival, and a storytime. Friday: From 11am to 4pm the Museum of American History in Palo Alto will be featuring their Music to One's Ears exhibit, a showcase of instruments in orchestras and in the home throughout musical history. I'm a pretty musical guy, and I hope my daughter  Read more...

Weekend Outlook 8/29-8/31

August 27, 2008

Another week, another weekend. Here are some things you can do with your pre-schooler during this, the last weekend of the month, and what feels like the last weekend of the summer. Friday: In the morning you can enjoy a storytime at the Barnes & Noble in the Pruneyard . This store also offers a pajama story time at 7pm if your kid can stay up that late. Erin can, but she's inherited her  Read more...

Weekend Head's Up: August 22-24

August 20, 2008

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...

The Littlest Picasso

June 11, 2008

On those rare occasions that we have to take advantage of a day care center near Emily's office we are sent home with a day sheet that details things like how much she ate and when, diaper changes, and naps. It also includes a small picture that shows Erin playing or participating in some activity. And more often than not these activities are little art projects. Just before  Read more...

Just down the road

June 02, 2008

Living on the Peninsula means that there is always something to do. Like mowing the lawn, or attending a neighborhood don't build a reservoir in my park meeting, or figuring out new and exciting ways to give money to Stanford University. Luckily, whoever invented the Peninsula also invented places like Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Fairfield. What you  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in silicon valley

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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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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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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