Happy 45th birthday, Earth Day!

In San Francisco, we really celebrate Earth Day every day of the year with our earth friendly lifestyles. Still, we look forward to Earth Day on April 22 for what has become one of... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Tips for choosing the best summer camp

By Liz Farrell

As soon as we get to March, it starts to feel like a sprint to the end of the school year, which can only mean summer is right around the corner. I am reminded of this from the bar... Read More

Wellness

Vertical Method offers outstanding standing workout

By Julie Mitchell

When you walk into the compact gym at the Vertical Method in Cow Hollow, there is so much equipment hanging from the ceiling and arranged in 12 individual stations, it can feel a b... Read More

Home & Garden

Get out in the garden

By Julia Strzesieski

Will March come barreling in like a lion and appropriately leave like a lamb? Our rainy season appeared to be off to a great start at the end of last year, but then January rolled ... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Drop-off childcare for Valentine’s night out

By Liz Farrell

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so there is no time like the present to start planning that much-needed date night. Any parent will tell you the key to a successf... Read More

Wellness

Diet and lifestyle for increasing productivity

By Thalia Farshchian

It seems that every year flies by faster than the blink of an eye and our time becomes increasingly more precious. With the rapid growth of technology, many are finding it is more ... Read More

Home & Garden

Caring for your hardwood floors

By Julia Strzesieski

Hardwood floors add character and charm to a home and are a selling point for both home sales and rentals. To protect the beauty of hardwood flooring, proper maintenance is essenti... Read More

Home & Garden

Reclaim your space

By Julia Strzesieski

Getting organized is a common New Year’s resolution. The less space you have, the more creative you need to be, but the more organized your living area, the more spacious it ... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Family resolutions for the new year

By Liz Farrell

A good friend said recently, “the days are long but the years are short.” I couldn’t agree more, because this is exactly how I feel looking back over 2014. It was... Read More

Wellness

Fitness trends for 2015: Bodyweight training tops the list

By Julie Mitchell

With the start of the new year, many of us have resolved to make fitness a priority. And whether we are longtime gym rats or just starting a new wellness regime, the array of worko... Read More

Home & Garden

Have a greener holiday

By Julia Strzesieski

The holidays can be filled with excess: It’s easy to overdo it by eating too much, drinking too much, and spending too much. And if you’re like the Griswalds in the Chr... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Holiday celebrations for kids

By Liz Farrell

Each year it seems we barely have time to take a deep breath after Thanksgiving before the holiday season is upon us. It’s such a magical time for children and not just becau... Read More

Wellness

Forget resolutions … make a plan, take action

By Thalia Farshchian

As another year creeps to a close, schedules are busting at the seams with holiday events and time with family and friends. The end of the year is not only busy socially, but it is... Read More

Home & Garden

The well-equipped kitchen

By Julia Strzesieski

Cooking at home hasn’t been in vogue the way it is today since the 1950s, due in part to the proliferation of food shows on television, strong local food scenes, and the down... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Keeping your family healthy

By Liz Farrell

With all the wonderful “summer” weather we have had recently, it is hard to imagine that flu season is upon us. Getting sick or having sick kids is definitely no fun �... Read More

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