January 14, 2014

The Wave Organ at The Marina District

A few weeks ago after our second attempt we finally found one of San Francisco’s hidden and unusual spots: The Wave Organ. The Wave Organ is a wave activated acoustic instrument/sculpture part of the Exploratorium. The installation was developed… Read More

December 6, 2013

San Francisco Holiday Fun!

Life-sized gingerbread house, ice skating, holiday jingles, Christmas trees, Menorah lighting and even cable cars and boats decorated with holiday ornaments. The San Francisco elves has been busy getting into the holiday spirit! Check out some of our favorite… Read More

October 19, 2013

Halloween Activities: Painting Pumpkins

Just sharing some fun Halloween ideas…Painting Pumpkins is a fun and creative activity that the whole family will enjoy!!!! Select your pumpkin with a smooth surface without too many bumps. Clean with soap and water to remove any dirt… Read More

October 8, 2013

Fall is here…Time for apple picking!!!

It is time to get outside and enjoy all that the Fall season has to offer. One of my favorite family-friendly Fall activities is to visit a local farm with friends and pick apples. It’s such a simple… Read More

September 24, 2013

Our Fall Bucket List…

Fall is my favorite time of the year….there is something very special about this season, I love the beautiful weather and the incredible colors it brings!!! There are so many fun things to do during the fall, so… Read More

August 8, 2013

Eat, Drink & Play…Off the Grid: Picnic at the Presidio

Nothing better than to spend a Sunday with family and friends at “Off The Grid’s” Picnic at the Presidio. Every Sunday 11 am to 4 pm through October 27th you can enjoy the best Bay Area favorite restaurants,… Read More

July 29, 2013

Walking the “Lover’s Lane” trail and Wood Line in the Presidio National Park

One of our favorite destinations to explore with the family in San Francisco are the trails that run throughout the Presidio National Park. Today, we walked “Lover’s Lane”, the oldest foot trail in the Presidio.

July 5, 2013

Visiting the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa

This week we visited the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa (about an hour north of San Francisco). Growing up Snoopy was one of my favorite cartoon characters that brought a lot of happy childhood… Read More

June 20, 2013

Mark di Suvero at Crissy Field

This weekend we had the opportunity to appreciate the outdoor exhibition of eight impressive large scale steel sculptures by artist Mark di Suvero at their temporary home at the historic Crissy Field through May 26, 2014.

June 11, 2013

Visiting Mrs. Grossman’s Sticker Factory

Today we visited Mrs. Grossman’s Sticker Factory in Petaluma, CA. It is the oldest and largest sticker company in the United States and the world’s only sticker factory tour.