The Fourth of July is right around the corner and the Bay Area is full of fun, family-friendly events to celebrate. From parades, concerts and of course, fireworks, there are plenty of activities available for everyone! Moraga (East Bay) Near our Harvest Court community in Moraga, residents can celebrate Independence Day at the July 4th at the Commons at Moraga Co...
Mother’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate the special mom in your life consider skipping the crowds at the restaurants and toast the Mom-of-Honor at home with a delicious brunch. Here are a few tips on hosting a stress-free Mother’s Day brunch that everyone will enjoy! Prepare the Night Before An easy sure-fire way to help reduc...
Fall cleaning is the new spring cleaning. With the change in the season, now is a great time to reorganize and clean your home. But what if you could clean your home just once more and then never have to clean it again? Japanese organizational consultant, Marie Kondo, makes that claim in her international bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. The...
Get ready for a howling good time this Halloween season. From pumpkin patches to haunted houses, there are plenty of fun activities for all ages to enjoy this month around the Fremont and Sunnyvale areas. Pumpkin Patches Fall Pumpkin Tours at Full Circle Farm, Sunnyvale. Take your preschooler to tour the Children Garden to pick out a pumpkin in the field and have ...
Labor Day weekend is here! Time to kick back and relax and enjoy the final weeks of Summer with friends and family. These days, long weekends mean one thing: BBQs. If you’re hosting your own BBQ this Labor Day, here are five tips for hosting the perfect Labor Day BBQ without all the hard work: Know who you’re feeding When you’re planning your menu, know th...
The San Francisco Bay Area offers some of the most unique and exciting recreational and tourist areas in nation. Whether you just moved or have lived in the area your whole life, there's so much to do it can be a bit daunting. Here are our Top 10 Favorite Sights: 1. The Golden Gate Bridge A must see when visiting San Francisco, The Golden Gate Bridge is the most ph...
January is coming to a close and while you may have already dropped a few resolutions from your list, there’s still lots of time to make 2015 the year you declutter and organize your home for good. Houzz put together the ultimate list of their best cleaning and organizing guides for every room of the house that will help you get your home into shape this month and f...
It happens to the best of us: even with the best of intentions, the holidays sneak up on us and suddenly we’re a few days away and several gifts short. But don’t fret: we’ve rounded up a few, great last-minute holiday gifts that anyone would enjoy receiving: Online Class or DIY Workshop: Give the gift of learning through online courses or workshops. Fro...
We may be in the middle of the strongest storm we’ve had in years, but don’t let the much-needed rain wash out your holiday plans! Christmas in the Park – Right in the heart of Downtown San Jose at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition where the park is transformed into a winter wonderland with over 60 musical and ani...
If you’re prepping for Halloween, you know there’s more involved than just hitting up the pumpkin patch, planning your costumes and stocking up on candy for the trick-or-treaters (or yourself – we’re not judging!). Here's how to spruce up your home to make it more welcoming to all the Halloween visitors that will be stopping by: Clear the walkwayBe pr...