Category: Activities
Discover fun, kid activities from a Bay Area mom of three. From creative at-home DIY crafts to local Oakland adventures, find ideas to keep little ones engaged.
Introducing a Modern-Day White Elephant, Box of Crap
Discover Box of Crap, a hilarious and sustainable twist on the classic white elephant gift exchange. Instead of buying presents, everyone brings unused or forgotten items from home—resulting in a mix of surprisingly amazing treasures and delightfully terrible finds. It’s unpredictable, nostalgic, and the most fun you’ll have swapping “junk” this holiday season.
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Gymboree Play and Music Sparks Delightful Growth for My Toddler
A great next step before preschool: structured play that builds routine, confidence, social skills, and motor and cognitive growth.
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Fun Activities For Kids. We Love Skillmatics!
Skillmatics is our boredom buster—fun games and projects for all ages, from infants to tweens (and even adults!).
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Bilingual Learning Kids Love: The Little-Known Magic of Habbi Habbi
Families often praise Habbi Habbi for its adorable board books, interactive reading wand, flashcards, and engaging puzzles—but there’s more to the story. In this post, we explore the lesser-known offerings that make it a standout tool for bilingual learning, and why it has become such a kid-approved favorite in our home.
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