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Today’s jet lag goals
We flew into NC last night and my kids are reacting to the jet lag very differently. HJ was up at the equivalent of 4:30 California time but K slept until the California equivalent of 6 am. I’d like to do some research and do a full post on lots of jet large secrets for…
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Flying with Kids: Carry On Checklist (1 Mom, 2 kids)
I’ve flown solo with both kids on several occasions and it’s always gone well but I still get nervous in preparation. Tomorrow morning we’ll be leaving the house at 5:15 am, kissing my husband at the curb, and traveling for 7 hours 40 minutes (including one layover). So what am I doing to prepare for this especially hands-on…
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Hikes and Rambles: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Fremont)
Sunday was a rough day and I spent 3 hours on the phone with Verizon, so when I was done we really needed to get out and spend a little time in nature. This park was only a 10 minute drive, so away we went! I continue to be amazed by the incredible parks here…
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Hikes and Rambles: Hidden Falls Regional Park (Auburn)
My Great Uncle lives in Davis and we like to visit him once a month or so. However, we keep very different sleeping hours and we needed to find something to get us out of the house first thing in the morning so the kids didn’t wake him up. I individually plugged each of the…
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Hikes and Rambles: Hidden Villa, Elephant Mountain Loop (Los Altos)
I’m particularly excited about this hike because of the beautiful views and also because my 3.5 year old walked the whole way! We hiked 2.3 miles with 680 feet elevation change, and she did it! Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that maintains an organic farm, a hostel, and 1600 acres of open space including…
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11 Tips for Moving Across Country with Kids
We have been in California for almost 2 months and the dust is finally settling on the whole moving process. This was our third move as a family of 4, but the other 2 were both local moves within 30 miles. Still, I think we’ve started to grasp what does and doesn’t work for us…
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Hikes and Rambles: The Presidio
We accidentally stumbled upon The Presidio as a hiking spot while attending an event this weekend. I’m sure anyone familiar with San Francisco is rolling their eyes, but we’re new here! We parked at Inspiration Point and walked along the Ecology Trail to the Main Post Lawn. It was a short walk, probably only half…
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California Missions: San Francisco de Asís
On our quest to visit all 21 of the California Missions, we stopped by San Francisco de Asís this weekend. The mission was originally founded in 1776 with the still standing mission building constructed in 1791. The adjacent basilica was finished in 1918 after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake destroyed the brick church that sat on that…
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Hikes and Rambles: Grayson Highlands State Park
This might just be my favorite hiking spot ever. Grayson Highlands has it all: spectacular views, wild ponies, the Appalachian trail and all the fascinating people you find on it, wild blueberries growing by the path, waterfalls, and those scary warning signs about abrupt weather changes. You can expect the drive in to be beautiful, irregardless…
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Take Me Away: Planning a Family Weekend in Santa Barbara
I have a serious case of wanderlust, but we’ve already budgeted our vacation days for the year so I have to be creative within the confines of weekends and holidays. Memorial Day then becomes the next opportunity to take a 3 day weekend without dipping into precious vacation days and just happens to be the week…
Magnets From Everywhere
Dreaming, planning, inspiring family travel. Starting here, starting now.
Magnets From Everywhere 