Just minutes from downtown Sonoma, Bartholomew Park is a hidden gem, 375 woodland acres, filled with oak and redwood trees, bubbling creeks, colorful wildflowers in spring, overlooks, picnic tables and hiking trails, and it’s free.
Read more…Mardi Gras King Cupcakes
Mardi Gras in New Orleans will be celebrated this year without colorful parades and floats, but you can make King Cupcakes.
Read more…Celebrate Epiphany – Three Kings Day
One the most popular holidays in Europe is Epiphany, also called Three Kings Day. The holiday on January 6 celebrates the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem, bringing gifts to the Christ child. Epiphany is observed with special cakes and sweets, parades, and presents for children.
Read more…Pengos Adventures: Traveling with stuffed animals
Stuffed animals are great travelers on family trips – they don’t object to weird foods, can stay up late, no teeth to brush or face to wash, are wonderful company when a child goes to sleep in a strange place, kids love them, and they travel free.
This is Pengos Adventures as they travel the world.
Holiday Cooking Around the World
Cooking with kids in December is especially fun – so many treats and sweets from around the world.
This week, we will feature piparkakut from Finland, Mexican hot chocolate, latkes for Hanukkah, Swedish saffron buns, and spice cookies which our family decorates on Christmas Eve.
Apple Hill in October
At Apple Hill, California foothills are dotted with farms and fruit orchards. Kids can pick apples, find a pumpkin for Halloween, pan for gem treasures, explore mazes and nature trails. The air is rich with smells of fresh baked apple pies and cider doughnuts.
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