Favorite family friendly apps for summer travel

School is almost out for summer and that means many families will be hitting the road. No matter where your travel takes you, getting there with children in tow can sometimes be ch... Read More

Wellness

Short on time? Try a HIIT workout

By Julie Mitchell

It’s a question currently being asked by personal trainers, gym instructors, and gym goers alike: Which is better — a longer, consistent workout like walking, running, or b... Read More

Style

Design fusion on display

Decorator Showcase: Presidio Heights mansion transformed into an eclectic work of art

By Maryann LoRusso / Photos by Inga Lim

A highly anticipated annual event, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase outdid itself this year as an array of local talent transformed a 9,000-square-foot Presidio Heights mansion... Read More

Home & Garden

Compost for a healthy, economical garden

By Julia Strzesieski

Compost is a nutrient-rich and crumbly blend of partially decomposed organic material that improves soil structure. Most gardeners don’t start with great soil. Whether yours ... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

‘Mom-Preneurs’: Giving you One Less Thing to worry about

By Liz Farrell

Life is busy and wouldn’t we all like one less thing to do? However, if you are like me, sometimes it can be hard to ask for help or admit we can’t do it all. But what ... Read More

Wellness

Beyond diabetes: How blood sugar affects your health

By Thalia Farshchian

Sweets and desserts are delicious and for many hard to resist. Like cocaine, the neurotransmitter, dopamine, is stimulated to elicit a euphoric feeling. This happy feeling is short... Read More

Wellness

Join the mob for fun fitness at your fingertips

By Julie Mitchell

While many don’t need or want to pay for a monthly gym membership, even the most devout runners, bikers, and other fitness buffs sometimes like company during a workout, and the ... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

‘Mom-Preneurs’: Prep Hair Studio Specialized for tweens

By Liz Farrell

I think it is safe to say we have all had those moments when we have thought of an idea for a business or new product that would make life better or easier, but taking an idea and... Read More

Style

From boardroom to basketball court: this spring, fashion takes you places

By Maryann LoRusso

It’s that time of year when spring fashion hits the stores and the weather warms up just enough to inspire us to buy something new. This season, shopping will be especially satis... Read More

Home & Garden

Springtime is garden time

By Julia Strzesieski

This year started with a record dry spell, unfortunately, so watering wisely will be crucial this spring and summer. If we’re lucky, we’ll have a few April showers to give the ... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

‘Mom-Preneurs’

Jamie Mamikunian, owner, Stroller Spa

By Liz Farrell

In the last few years, there has been an emergence of mom entrepreneurs, or “mom-preneurs.” There is even a group called S.F. Mom Entrepreneurs that meets regularly to support ... Read More

Wellness

Why good digestion is good for you

By Thalia Farshchian

The old saying, “you are what you eat,” is true, but it is arguable that you are actually what you absorb. Eating a healthful diet is imperative to disease prevention, but how ... Read More

Home & Garden

The hazards of working with lead-based paint

By Julia Strzesieski

Spring is an ideal time to paint. But if you’re going the do-it-yourself route, keep these hazards in mind. Exposure to lead-based paint is the primary cause of lead poisoning in... Read More

At Home

Swim your way to fitness this winter

By Julie Mitchell

Although this winter so far has been warmer than many of our San Francisco Julys, it’s still too chilly for most of us to want to take a plunge in the bay. Heated outdoor pools a... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Do-it-yourself Valentines

From holiday to family project

By Liz Farrell

It seems like just when we have put away all the holiday decorations, it’s already time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. Whether your children are in school and distrib... Read More

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