Activities & Fun

If you happen to live anywhere near (or will be visiting) Fairfield, California, you will want to stop by the Jelly Bean Factory for their free tour.  Our family visited and had a blast. If you can't make

As we move past the middle of July, the heat is starting to get to the kids. If they're not in the mood to get wet, why not escape into the delightfully cool museums around town. You're probably thinking

One of the best things to do with your kiddos is cooking.  Not only do you share quality bonding time, but your kids learn important skills such as measuring ande pouring.  They will be having so much

In this recession, with job loss that sometimes includes loss of home, new employment is difficult to find. This article, which at first seems self-serving, discusses the talents and promotion of other people who

When I think of Disneyland, happy images of Cinderella's castle, Mickey, and big smiles gradually fade into long lines and whiny, tired kids.  Last October, when our family visited Disneyland, we had just

There are many cherry picking farms in the Bay Area. It is simple: you go to the farm, pick your own fruit and pay at the end. It is fun and a nice relaxing family moment. After you read my tips, make sure you

I hate passing the folks on the street who are holding signs saying they are hungry or homeless. I feel uncomfortable giving them money for different reasons but I feel like I should do something for them. Yes

It's not easy these days to have fun at a low price. There are a few stores that are havens for unique items that will create an exciting picnic or romantic afternoon. Marshalls and TJ Maxx have excellent gourmet

The article starts out with a definition: Writer's block - that formidable opaque mountain of confusion and uncertainty that plants itself in front of you as you sit down to write a book, a screenplay

I am sure you have heard of some websites for discount tickets? And they are great if you want to do something different with your kids on summer breaks or during the holidays. Taking your kids to a Broadway show