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TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

What to keep

Since last spring our extended family has been doing a weekly zoom call with my grandmother. During the pandemic it was great to check in with family members from...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 30, 2021
There are no comments yet. 10554 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Easter Eggsperiments

As we count down the days until Easter, our kids miss their grandma. Pre-covid she frequently visited us over Spring Break and shared her favorite science experiments...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 31, 2021
Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Apr 3, 2021 at 11:43 am | 4 comments | 4198 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Back to Magical Bridge Playground

Earlier this month our family had a wonderful time playing at Magical Bridge Playground. This was our first time visiting the playground since Covid and we cannot...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 24, 2021
Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Apr 1, 2021 at 9:46 am | 6 comments | 5595 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

St. Patrick’s Day Fun

Not surprisingly, last St. Patrick’s Day we focused our time and energy on learning how to stay safe during the pandemic, how to get the groceries we needed,...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 17, 2021
Last comment by Memphis299, on Mar 23, 2021 at 11:35 am | 1 comment | 4860 Views

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Thank you Kepler's, Books Inc. and Linden Tree!

Before Covid our family greatly enjoyed visiting our local bookstores. Our kids loved browsing the shelves looking for new books to read. I enjoyed seeing our...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 11, 2021
Last comment by pearl, on Mar 18, 2021 at 4:43 pm | 3 comments | 5550 Views

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Please Keep Your Dog Off of the Merry-go-round

We’ve been very grateful to have the playgrounds open so our kids can exercise, get some fresh air and run off extra energy. Almost everyone keeps a safe distance...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 22, 2021
Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Feb 27, 2021 at 10:47 am | 2 comments | 5323 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Valentine’s Day Fun Part 2

Last week we enjoyed watching Steve Spangler’s Facebook Live about science experiments for Valentines Day. We thought...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 14, 2021
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TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

A Day to Remember the Past Year

When my friend’s daughter turned one, she posted an adorable video online. She took short video clips throughout the day to show what a typical day in her daughter’s...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 31, 2021
Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Feb 5, 2021 at 10:03 am | 2 comments | 4569 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Read-a-thon Activities

We are thankful that our school is still holding its annual read-a-thon this year. Our kids love an excuse to buy new books, listen to storytimes, and see how many...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 26, 2021
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Thank you California Academy of Sciences!

Like many kids, ours are eager to go back to their favorite museums and zoos when it is safe to do so. While we enjoyed a simple winter break at home this year,...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 19, 2021
Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 26, 2021 at 4:01 pm | 2 comments | 5544 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Which Christmas Gifts are Lasting?

It has been over 2 weeks since Christmas Day. Our decorations are back in the closet and we are enjoying the break before Valentines Day. Some Christmas presents...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 12, 2021
Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 15, 2021 at 12:41 pm | 2 comments | 5008 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

The Countdown to Christmas

The countdown to Christmas is always a bit tricky. Advent calendars and this year’s elf on the shelf make it more enjoyable, but it is still so hard to wait for...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 20, 2020
Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 24, 2020 at 10:07 pm | 2 comments | 5008 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Our First Year with an Elf on the Shelf

Like many extended families, the last time many of us were together was last Christmas. Since then my grandfather passed away and we have talked with our kids about...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 30, 2020
Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 4, 2020 at 8:50 am | 2 comments | 5052 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Thank you dog owners!

I enjoyed owning a dog as a kid. Our dog was very strongly attached to my mom. He adored her and didn’t want to leave her side. But I could usually convince...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 16, 2020
Last comment by Hulkamania, on Nov 17, 2020 at 11:21 am | 1 comment | 4963 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Can't Wait to Try Another Cooking Demonstration at the Library

Our family enjoys checking out books and events at our local libraries.  Last spring when the libraries were closed we really learned just how much we rely...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 28, 2020
Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Sep 29, 2020 at 8:41 pm | 2 comments | 5241 Views

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What is School without Recess

When our son started school virtually one of the biggest downsides for him was not having a traditional recess with his friends. His recess right now is only 20...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 25, 2020
There are no comments yet. 4218 Views

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A Rainbow After the Storm

This week I’ve been enjoying Get Organized with The Home Edit on Netflix. Sometimes watching cooking shows inspires you to cook...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 19, 2020
There are no comments yet. 5060 Views

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Lessons From the Orange Sky

On Wednesday our youngest immediately noticed the orange colored sky. She frequently looked out the window to check how the color changed throughout the day. She...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 11, 2020
There are no comments yet. 4583 Views

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Adapting to Virtual Learning

Our older kids are starting to figure out their new virtual learning routines. We spent a lot of time talking with them about how it would be different from the...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Aug. 27, 2020
Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Sep 1, 2020 at 9:06 am | 2 comments | 5737 Views

TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY

Tough back-to-school decisions

This summer we were able to make a lot of short-term decisions for our kids. Do we feel comfortable going to the dentist this week? Do we feel comfortable taking...

Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Aug. 10, 2020
There are no comments yet. 4327 Views
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