Last Saturday we popped into the Exploratorium for a Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) display and holiday food from Mexico and Guatemala. What a warm life-affirming community event families enjoy each year at the museum.
Read more…Day of the Dead
November 1 and 2 is the Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos – celebrated in Mexico, Central America, and Latino communities around the United States. Children’s books to read and recipes to make – Mexican chocolate brownies, pan de muerto, hot chocolate and tamales.
Read more…Pink Pearl apples are here!
August is the time for Pink Pearl and Gravenstein apples in Sonoma County. We visited Hale’s Apple Farm, bought a whole box of A-one pink apples. Recipes for Pink Pearl applesauce and fluffy pancakes for the best breakfast!
Read more…World of Ice Cream: San Francisco
Here’s Travel for Kids list of favorite San Francisco ice cream shops, organized by neighborhoods.
Have fun tasting familiar and international flavors of ice cream!
Travel cake for breakfast picnics
On drive trips staying in hotels, one option is to bring breakfast with you – savings and fun for kids.
Set up a breakfast picnic in your hotel room with cereal, yogurt, juices, and as a special treat – bake a Travel Breakfast Cake.
Where to Stay in San Francisco
Planning a family trip to San Francisco, where are the best neighborhoods to stay?
We research and recommend hotels for family amenities, but equally important is the surrounding area.
Insider tips about seven neighborhoods on our list of San Francisco family hotels.