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TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Holiday TraditionsAs our kids grow up it’s fun to see which holiday traditions stick. Here are some of our current favorite holiday traditions that I hope will stay in our...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 23, 2019 at 9:59 am | 4 comments | 6284 Views
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So Much to Explore at Nealon ParkThis afternoon our kids had a break from the constant countdown to Christmas. A good friend of ours suggested checking out the newly remodeled Nealon Park. What...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 16, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 22, 2019 at 9:38 pm | 2 comments | 5896 Views
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‘Twas the Night Before ChristmasWhen we were returning books at the library, my daughter saw a poster for the Dance Repertory Theatre’s production of ‘Twas the Night...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 9, 2019There are no comments yet. 5682 Views
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HIITWhen the air quality was poor, I started brainstorming how to get an effective workout inside. I have debated buying an elliptical or indoor bike, but decided not...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 30, 2019There are no comments yet. 6098 Views
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NICU LoveWhen you hear that someone has a baby in the NICU, it’s hard to figure out what to do. Although we have three kids of our own, this is completely new territory...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 7880 Views
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Science with kidsOver the past few days spent extra time indoors due to the smoke. If you get stuck inside due to the poor air quality or chilly weather, here are some fun...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 30, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Nov 13, 2019 at 11:12 am | 2 comments | 7699 Views
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The holiday seasonHalloween is already in full swing for us. We are decorating pumpkins and finalizing costumes. Somehow celebrating Halloween always reminds our kids that Christmas...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 16, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Oct 17, 2019 at 4:40 pm | 2 comments | 5761 Views
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What to do with all those cardboard boxesI hate throwing away cardboard boxes before first turning them into something else. With the right attitude, a cardboard box can become the perfect creative...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 9, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Oct 13, 2019 at 8:59 am | 2 comments | 17653 Views
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And then there was oneOur oldest kids are in school for a significant part of the day. I’m enjoying larger chunks of one on one time with our youngest. When the school year started,...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 30, 2019There are no comments yet. 5697 Views
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Free TimeAs our kids grow up, I’m finding myself with small chunks of kid-free time. And I’m slowly adding activities back into my life that I put on hold when they...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 27, 2019There are no comments yet. 5572 Views
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Stay a part of their dayNow that school and other activities are back in session, I’m slowly getting back into a routine. Going to sleep and waking up earlier. Getting everyone to school...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 12, 2019There are no comments yet. 5613 Views
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Lessons from visiting great grandmaLast month I had the privilege of spending time with our daughters and their great grandparents. My parents took our oldest to a museum while the girls and I had...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Aug. 22, 2019There are no comments yet. 5646 Views
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Summer Science Part 2On our trip to the Midwest we had a wonderful time doing a variety of different nature-themed activities. Here are some of our favorites: 1. Sometimes the best...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 31, 2019There are no comments yet. 6420 Views
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Family TripsThis summer we flew to the midwest to visit relatives. This trip has become a yearly tradition for us. The kids and I fly out for a week to visit grandparents,...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 29, 2019There are no comments yet. 5442 Views
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Summer ScienceOne of our goals this summer was to do a lot of science activities. Thankfully we have relatives, friends, and museums that helped make this possible. If you are...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 22, 2019There are no comments yet. 7043 Views
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List for a new baby part 2And here is the second half of my must have list for a new baby. This half focuses on the new mother: Stuff for you 1. Movies/TV shows ready for you to...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jun. 29, 2019There are no comments yet. 5888 Views
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List for a new babyI was recently asked if I had a “must have list” for a new baby. And while I definitely have opinions about what would be useful for a new family, I don’t...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jun. 26, 2019There are no comments yet. 6560 Views
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The summer bucket listThis time of year many people are starting to check items off their summer bucket lists. Some include summer camp experiences like making s’mores, catching a...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jun. 19, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jun 25, 2019 at 6:58 pm | 2 comments | 6335 Views
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Swimming with the kidsWhen I think about summer, I think about swimming. When I was growing up my grandparents had a cottage on a lake and I loved swimming there during the summer. ...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jun. 10, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jun 13, 2019 at 7:43 pm | 2 comments | 6096 Views
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The family trip that wasn’tWe planned to start off our Memorial Day weekend with a family outing to Gilroy Gardens. Our middle child was especially excited to go on all of the rides again....
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on May. 31, 2019There are no comments yet. 5951 Views
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