Christmas
Deck the halls with boughs of cardstock
December 17, 2008
I used to think holiday cards were a waste of money. Why buy something that you know the recipient is going to throw away? Instead of saying Merry Christmas with a card, why not say it with a phone call, or better yet, a hug? That was before I left my home country, married a man from another country, and settled down with kids in a third. No matter where we spend Christmas, we're always Read more...
Nutcracker Performances around Silicon Valley
December 12, 2008
Like many little girls, I love the Nutcracker. It was the first ballet I ever watched. And as with many little girls, it inspired in me a lifelong love of dance and the performing arts. Now that I have my own little ballerina, dressing up to see the Nutcracker has become a cherished annual event. Here are some Nutcracker performances in the area that just might inspire you and your child to Read more...
Indoor Christmas Activities
December 11, 2008
The weather outside may be frightful, but the fire is so delightful, you may not want to stay snug and cozy. Until your kids start to drive you crazy with their bored whining or their crazy, cooped-up antics. Here are some of my favorite ways to keep the kids occupied during the holidays: 1) Bake cookies Because ya gotta have holiday cookies, right? Make it easier on yourself by setting up a Read more...
Weekend Outlook: December 12th-14th
December 10, 2008
Food and immigrant traditions and storytime are all rolled into one at the San Mateo County History Museum . At 11am and 2pm on Friday your pre-schooler can listen to "Too Many Tamales" read aloud and then learn about holiday food items from around the world and make their own clay tamales. The senior residents at Lytton Gardens are holding their Festival of Trees on Saturday from Read more...
Holiday events in the Valley, around the World
December 09, 2008
With all the cultures and traditions represented in the San Francisco Bay Area, you won't have to charter a jet to introduce your child to holiday traditions from around the globe. Chances are there's some international holiday celebration going on right here in Silicon Valley. Here are a few family-friendly holiday events to get you started: 1) The Young Scandinavians Club rings in the Read more...
Holiday Gift Giving on a Budget
December 05, 2008
With the economy tanking like it is, it's no wonder that shoppers everywhere are tightening their purse strings and slashing their holiday budgets. But that doesn't mean you can't spread some Christmas cheer all around. Here are some ways you can stretch your budget and still give unique, thoughtful presents to the people you care about most: 1) Know before you go Start your gift-giving Read more...
Holiday events: The Christmas Creche
December 04, 2008
One holiday event we look forward to every year is the Christmas Creche , an exhibit of over 500 nativity scenes from around the world. The four-day event, organized by members of local congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, brings over 10,000 visitors to their Palo Alto church every year. Families of all beliefs and cultures will appreciate the artistry and Read more...
Weekend Outlook: December 5th-7th
December 03, 2008
Even if you aren't going to be participating in or enjoying any of the activities and events I talked about yesterday you can still have a great time with your kid(s) this weekend around the Peninsula. And for the sake of variety this will be a concert/theater-free Weekend Outlook. I know you must be played out (that's kind of a pun). This Friday from 3-4pm is the first in Hidden Read more...
List Day: Holiday Traditions
December 02, 2008
I'm a new-ish Holiday Dad, and this year marks my first real opportunity to immerse my daughter in the local holiday celebrations and know that she'll get something out of it. Of course there are holiday events all up and down the Peninsula and in the Silicon Valley this month, but for today's List Day at Savvy Source we are charged with presenting a list of local traditions, and not Read more...
List Day: Holiday Traditions
December 02, 2008
I'm a new-ish Holiday Dad, and this year marks my first real opportunity to immerse my daughter in the local holiday celebrations and know that she'll get something out of it. Of course there are holiday events all up and down the Peninsula and in the Silicon Valley this month, but for today's List Day at Savvy Source we are charged with presenting a list of local traditions, and not Read more...
Holiday tree lighting ceremonies
November 28, 2008
Get ready, people; today is Black Friday. Even though you've still got half a turkey in your fridge, The December Holiday Season has Begun . For many grownups, this means crowds and overspending and drunk relatives and stress, but for children, it's all about the presents and the treats and the decorations and the pretty twinkling lights. The holidays are a special time for children, and cities Read more...
Weekend Outlook: November 28th-30th
November 26, 2008
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...
Weekend Outlook: November 7th-9th
November 05, 2008
This Election Week Weekend Outlook is brought to you by ME. You know. As usual. What is there to do with your little one this first weekend in November, the month winter begins to close its frosty grip? This Friday Hidden Villa begins its " Preschoolers on the Farm " series of "working the farm" afternoons. The workshop runs from 3-4pm, and is continued on November 14th and November 21st. Read more...
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