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Celebrating Chinese New Year

2010 marks the Year of the Tiger based on the lunar calendar. This year, Chinese New Year is on February 14.The New Year is a busy time for many Chinese households. Several preparations are made in advanced and superstitions...

Celebrating New Year's Eve around the globe

The New Year is literally right around the corner and most of us are still recovering from Christmas. The traveling, the gatherings, and all that yummy food have rendered many of us ready for downtime. Yet, we can't stop...

Gift giving beyond Toys R Us

As Christmas quickly approaches, some parents (and grandparents too) are feeling the pressure to find that perfect memorable gift for their young loved ones. If you're tired of hitting the malls and toy stores, here are a few cool...

Shop at Oakland Unwrapped!

If you are still looking for the perfect gift to give to your friends and family this holiday season, come check out Oakland Unwrapped! Touted as a "mall-ternative", this shopping event is happening this Thursday and...

Exploring Disneyland with kids part 2

*This is part two of a two-part seriesNow that lodging is taken care of, how to prepare for the excursion? Tracy Gov, mother to two kids ages four and two, is a long-time resident of Orange County, and...

Exploring Disneyland with kids

*This is part one of a two-part series There is sheer joy and magic the first time you set foot in " The Happiest Place on Earth." For plenty of first-time parents, having a child means reliving...

Tips for when traveling with babies

The holiday season is underway and travel weighs heavily on the mind for some of us. Traveling is hard. Traveling with a baby or kids is even harder, especially during the holiday season. Long lines, crowded airports, and delayed flights...

Thoughtful gift ideas

Last year, when I first became a mother, the thought of Christmas shopping with a newborn seemed overwhelming. Dealing with parking lots, maneuvering my way around crowds with a stroller, and tending to a hungry and sometimes-fussy baby, seemed...

East Bay Baby & Kids Fair

Are you a new parent, expecting a baby, or needing help to find some cool baby gear or maternity wear? This weekend in Albany, the East Bay Baby & Kids Fair is happening. The free event is on Saturday, November...

Celebrate El Dia de los Muertos

In our culture, spending the day at the gravesite of deceased loved ones and bearing gifts of sugar skulls, bottles of tequila, food, and atole, may seem strange. For many Mexicans and South Americans, this is a celebration...

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Celebrating New Year's Eve around the globe

Gift giving beyond Toys R Us

Shop at Oakland Unwrapped!

Exploring Disneyland with kids part 2

Exploring Disneyland with kids

Tips for when traveling with babies

Thoughtful gift ideas

East Bay Baby & Kids Fair

Celebrate El Dia de los Muertos

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