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TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Grocery shopping over the weekendOn Friday afternoon I chatted with our older kids about the Coronavirus. Our oldest had already heard about the virus from school, so I’m glad we discussed it...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 1, 2020Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Mar 4, 2020 at 6:05 pm | 10 comments | 6966 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Finding BalanceLast week I read an article titled “
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 23, 2019There are no comments yet. 6935 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Spring Break Science Part 1When the zoos and museums closed, I promised our kids that we would do more science demonstrations/experiments. However, I didn’t want to make an extra...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 7, 2020There are no comments yet. 6927 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Migraines and motherhoodI recently started experiencing migraines. I’ve had a lot of headaches over the years but nothing prepared me for the intensity of an actual migraine. When...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 15, 2019There are no comments yet. 6918 Views
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Indoor Fun Part 4On days when it is just too cold and wet to go outside, we’ve enjoyed spending a couple of hours experimenting with different recipes in the kitchen. Just...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 28, 2019There are no comments yet. 6908 Views
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A trial runThis year spring break was like a trial run for our upcoming summer vacation. The kids and I rarely have so much time to choose our our schedules. We all needed...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 12, 2019There are no comments yet. 6903 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 | 6871 Views
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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 | 6842 Views
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No sand toys, no problemI always try to bring a couple of basic sand toys for our kids to play with at the park. While sand toys are great fun, they can also be quite frustrating. Many...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 20, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Mar 21, 2019 at 6:09 pm | 2 comments | 6775 Views
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Halloween with grandmaWith Thanksgiving right around the corner, most people are no longer thinking about Halloween. We still have a couple small pumpkins decorating our home, but instead...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 18, 2019There are no comments yet. 6702 Views
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Elaborate lunchesI finally gave in a bought a set of sandwich and fruit cutters for our kids' lunches. I've resisted for awhile because I didn't have the time or the energy to use...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Aug. 31, 2019There are no comments yet. 6676 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 | 6652 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. 6603 Views
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What I want for Mother’s DayThis week I’ve seen a lot of articles about what mother’s really want for Mother’s Day. Some say that moms want a day off. A day to go to the...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on May. 10, 2019There are no comments yet. 6455 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. 6455 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 | 6420 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. 6377 Views
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A Book Connecting the GenerationsWhen I was pregnant with our son, I worked at a preschool. During nap time, the kids sometimes listened to the Magic Treehouse. I saw how much their teacher adored...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on May. 20, 2020There are no comments yet. 6317 Views
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Age GapsOur kids are relatively close in age. However, when our youngest was born, the gap between our kids seemed huge. Somehow older siblings appear to have a growth...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on May. 28, 2019There are no comments yet. 6296 Views
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Letting Christmas LingerOur youngest was a bit confused when Christmas abruptly ended. Where did all the holiday lights go? Why weren’t we doing our advent calendar anymore? Why were...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 17, 2020Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 19, 2020 at 9:07 am | 5 comments | 6272 Views
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