By Kathy Chin Leong “Daddy, show me. Show me how to dive!” The little boy stands on the rim of the swimming pool, begging his young father for instruction. I watch from my lounge chair, silently hoping, “Okay, Dad. This is your chance to build a memory with your son. Don’t blow it.” The father […]
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HOBBIESWhen is the last time you made something with your hands? As featured on the TV show SharkTank, the Woobles are all-in-one crochet kits providing all you need to create your own travel buddy. Step-by-step instructions enable you to make a monkey, a turtle, dragon, narwhal, and more. You can even create a Hello Kitty
Healthy-Ish Snacks for the Road We’ve discovered some new snacks that you can easily take on the road or stash in your backpack for your next hike. Jessica’s Granola: It’s just as great as the kind you make at home, and just like at home, this brand is made in small batches and contains wholesome
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A Family Adventure on the Greene RiverBy Donna Corwin There was a warm wind blowing amid a blue, cloudless sky. We arrived at the small airfield to begin our five-day journey. Twenty of us flew out on single engine six seaters from Moab, Utah to the mouth of the Greene River in Desolation Canyon, Utah.
Four Seasons Silicon Valley in East Palo Alto whisks guests across the globe on a jaw-dropping magical journey at its outdoor Quattro Terrace as the patio transforms into a Middle Eastern bazaar. Called the 1001 Nights, you can immerse yourself among vibrant colors, a larger-than-life genie lamp, private curtained booths, and a tantalizing Middle Eastern taste
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It’s marketed as the Tri-Valley as a way to draw attention to San Ramon Valley, Livermore Valley, and Amador Valley, once and still a dominant agricultural region in the East Bay. While you can easily zip past this area on Highway 680 to head north to Sacramento or Napa, do pause and stay. As you
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I’m sitting at the “money table,” and by time we’re done eating, I feel rich… with food, that is. Here in Half Moon Bay, one of the newer kids on Main Street is Fattoria e Mare. Opened in 2021, Fattoria e Mare is contributing to the community with lip-smacking Italian fare emphasizing local ingredients and
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A date night. A wedding shower. An anniversary. A family reunion. These, plus more, are all reasons to dine at the exquisite ROOH, billed as a “progressive” Indian fine dining establishment located on trendy University Avenue in Palo Alto. Let’s start with the vibe – opulent, yet approachable; aromatic, but not overwhelming. Scarlet velvet curtains,
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When you want to make an intentional decision to support vendors that are doing the world good, we have one product that will make everyone happy. The Solarpuff is a four-inch-square solar lantern that arrives to your doorstep in a flat box. You pull it open, and it becomes a light cube. Great for camping
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It’s a kid magnet for sure. At the Westin Maui Resort and Spa Ka’anapali, a new interactive Keiki Splash Zone features tall, lime green poles resembling tilting stalks that are actually spray jets in the sandy toddler pool. A mini-waterslide and waterfall add to the watery whimsy. And for older kids and those of us