San Carlos ~ Goblin Walk
Friday 10/29 4-5:30
FREE, target ages kids 7 & under
All kids must be accompanied by a parent/adult
1) wear costumes 2) pick up trick or treat bag @ dwtwn park or fr volunteers 3) trick or treat at businesses displaying the "Goblin Stop" Sign!
BELMONT: Saturday 10/30 Trick or Treat on Twin Pines Lane
20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont 94002 / 650.595.7441
6-8 pm
Cost: $5 - $15
Includes carnival games, trick or treat and more fun in the Haunted House!
Redwood City
10/30 Halloween Carnival at Redwood Parents Nursery School
10am-2pm Face painting, monster maze, bbq, raffle and so much more! On-site playground for kids with wiggles!
3997 Jefferson Avenue
San Francisco
10/30-10/31 Boo at the Zoo!
Free with Admission, 10am-4pm
10/28-10/31 Supernatural Fest @ CA Academy of Sciences
See Site for day-specific details
Menlo Park:
10/30 Halloween Hoopla 11:45-3 Join in on the parade & carnival!
10/31 Halloween Concert & Book Reading - See Andy Z!
Menlo Park Library, 600 Alma St
Free! 10:30 am - 3pm
Foster City
10/30 Halloween Festival
650 Shell Blvd.
Free! 11am-3pm
Magic Show, Costumes, Games!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Today's Afternoon Adventure 4-5pm
Story time at The Reading Bug in San Carlos...let your little ones explore and pick out a pumpkin book!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Culinary Class with Chef Steve Cortez ~ A Great Date Night!
Last night I ventured out with the Hubbs for a long overdue date night minus our Tiny Tot. My husband LOVES BBQ, especially Ribs so I thought it might be fun to change up the RomCom/Dinner Date Night and take a Culinary Class. If you are like us you have a very busy schedule and have trouble committing to even a 6 week course much less a full semester offering. I love a 1 night class, show up, learn something new and no pressure with homework etc.
We took Chef Steve Cortez's BBQ Sauce & Rubs class and I could not have been happier. Chef Steve has a warm and engaging approach, nothing like Hell's Kitchen. I am not a great cook and lack what I like to call "Kitchen Confidence" and even I found it to be a great atmosphere. We all received a packet of 5 Sauces/Rubs and were all able to participate in not only preparing them but trying them on chicken, ribs, potato wedges & corn on the cob. DELICIOUS! I have fallen in love with one of his sauce recipes and will be ditching my former BBQ Flame Hi Life as I have a new light in my own kitchen. Post the recipe you ask? Not a chance, it's my new secret. You'll have to take Chef Steve's class to find out for yourself!!
See his Fall 2010 Culinary Class Offerings through RWC Park & Rec
Chef Steve also teaches at Sur La Table and CSM but if you are looking for "bang for your buck" definitely go with a Park & Rec Program close to home!
Chef Steve also offers private parties where you and your friends can enjoy a class in your own space - what a luxury!
cortez_sc@yahoo.com
We took Chef Steve Cortez's BBQ Sauce & Rubs class and I could not have been happier. Chef Steve has a warm and engaging approach, nothing like Hell's Kitchen. I am not a great cook and lack what I like to call "Kitchen Confidence" and even I found it to be a great atmosphere. We all received a packet of 5 Sauces/Rubs and were all able to participate in not only preparing them but trying them on chicken, ribs, potato wedges & corn on the cob. DELICIOUS! I have fallen in love with one of his sauce recipes and will be ditching my former BBQ Flame Hi Life as I have a new light in my own kitchen. Post the recipe you ask? Not a chance, it's my new secret. You'll have to take Chef Steve's class to find out for yourself!!
See his Fall 2010 Culinary Class Offerings through RWC Park & Rec
Chef Steve also teaches at Sur La Table and CSM but if you are looking for "bang for your buck" definitely go with a Park & Rec Program close to home!
Chef Steve also offers private parties where you and your friends can enjoy a class in your own space - what a luxury!
cortez_sc@yahoo.com
Story Time @ Woodside Library
I took my little man out for an adventure today to story time at Woodside library. We usually attend the story time in San Carlos but fell off the wagon with their "summer break". (Isn't that when kids should really pick up the reading....silly I say, summer break!)
I was not prepared for Woodside's ultra tiny library and story time area. We arrived 2 minutes late and there was absolutely NO parking. To my surprise Woodside has also put up NO PARKING signs on the street. I slinked over to the elementary school (across the street) hoping I wouldn't be ticketed for the 1/2 hour I was at the library.
Once inside my little guy was overwhelmed by the Mom/Tot crowd squeezed into the tiny story space. He was not interested in sitting with the crowd and instead found some baskets o'books and a couple toys in the next row over :) Like Mother Like Son I say...I am not a fan of crowds.
I found the Story/Song Leaders to be engaging and cute with the kids. I was also relieved to find that they could sing on key the majority of the time!!
It can be frustrating that my toddler would rather pull all the DVDs (especially Thomas the Train) off the shelf and play with the scarce toys than read or sing along but I take comfort in knowing I'm exposing him to age appropriate music, other tots his age and ACCESS to new books.
To my relief on the way out I found a handout on parking offering the following alternatives:
*Visitor parking in front of Woodside Elementary
*Visitor parking in front of Woodside Elementary Tennis Courts
*Parking in front of and beside the Woodside Parent's Nursery School
*Front parking at Woodside Village Church
No Ticket For Me!
I was not prepared for Woodside's ultra tiny library and story time area. We arrived 2 minutes late and there was absolutely NO parking. To my surprise Woodside has also put up NO PARKING signs on the street. I slinked over to the elementary school (across the street) hoping I wouldn't be ticketed for the 1/2 hour I was at the library.
Once inside my little guy was overwhelmed by the Mom/Tot crowd squeezed into the tiny story space. He was not interested in sitting with the crowd and instead found some baskets o'books and a couple toys in the next row over :) Like Mother Like Son I say...I am not a fan of crowds.
I found the Story/Song Leaders to be engaging and cute with the kids. I was also relieved to find that they could sing on key the majority of the time!!
It can be frustrating that my toddler would rather pull all the DVDs (especially Thomas the Train) off the shelf and play with the scarce toys than read or sing along but I take comfort in knowing I'm exposing him to age appropriate music, other tots his age and ACCESS to new books.
To my relief on the way out I found a handout on parking offering the following alternatives:
*Visitor parking in front of Woodside Elementary
*Visitor parking in front of Woodside Elementary Tennis Courts
*Parking in front of and beside the Woodside Parent's Nursery School
*Front parking at Woodside Village Church
No Ticket For Me!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Holbrook-Palmer Park ~ Review
Recently I took my little man out to Holbrook-Palmer Park to check out the play area and I was also just curious how beautiful it is as I've been hearing lots of talk about weddings out there...
Let me start by saying that it is a beautiful and expansive park for this residential area. The playground is great for little train lovers like my little guy as it is designed as a multi-car train complete with an atherton "station". What is also fun is that the actual Caltrain runs close by (the trains are a couple of blocks from the park entrance) and the kids can see and hear the big choo choo.
With that said, the Caltrain noise is a HUGE drawback to ANY wedding, especially an outdoor ceremony or dinner here. Who wants that noise rolling through, especially for a fee of $4,000? Are you kidding me?! Brides-to-be if you are looking for a local park venue you are better off checking out the Pulgas Water Temple ($200 ceremony fee) or Huddart Park where I have attended beautiful weddings without any train noise!
If Holbrook-Palmer is a sentimental favorite you could have your engagement session photographed here. Check out Cuevas Photography and Kate Baldi Photography.
Let me start by saying that it is a beautiful and expansive park for this residential area. The playground is great for little train lovers like my little guy as it is designed as a multi-car train complete with an atherton "station". What is also fun is that the actual Caltrain runs close by (the trains are a couple of blocks from the park entrance) and the kids can see and hear the big choo choo.
With that said, the Caltrain noise is a HUGE drawback to ANY wedding, especially an outdoor ceremony or dinner here. Who wants that noise rolling through, especially for a fee of $4,000? Are you kidding me?! Brides-to-be if you are looking for a local park venue you are better off checking out the Pulgas Water Temple ($200 ceremony fee) or Huddart Park where I have attended beautiful weddings without any train noise!
If Holbrook-Palmer is a sentimental favorite you could have your engagement session photographed here. Check out Cuevas Photography and Kate Baldi Photography.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday Morning Madness
I have a toddler son and Mondays are not my favorite days. The house is a mess from having the hubbs and my son run around everywhere and get everything possible out of it's "place". The laundry is backed up because I didn't do any on may "day off" chuckle chuckle. What day off right?
My son does not understand this...
Somehow Mondays seem to be his MOST energetic mornings...or maybe that's just because I'm so tired?
To avoid frustration/yelling/becoming the crazy parent I don't want to be we take off on Monday Morning adventures. We used to attend a Gymboree class on Mondays but we're taking a break from that to try a new Saturday class. The budget can only handle so much and BOY do I miss Gymboree! (and the guaranteed naps that follow)
I'm looking for a new Monday Morning Adventure right now and realized I didn't post on last week's morning out at Gull Park, Foster City.
Gull Park is a great little cove near the San Mateo Bridge. It has everything a toddler could want in two play structures, a big grass area and, drumroll please, a tiny beach. The problem with the little beach is that, well, the water SMELLS. Smells like something you DON'T want your kids to play in with sand toys. Maybe it's the old advice that you should only be around/in/drink running water? I don't know but needless to say it was a battle I wasn't willing to take on especially on MONDAY morning. My son was insistent on playing near the water and it's not just because he's a boy. We had a playdate with a toddler girl who was all about going in the water despite her very frilly princess attire. If you visit the park get firm on the rules or stay away all together! I made my son get right in the shower once we were home but I'm also THAT kind of Mom...
My son does not understand this...
Somehow Mondays seem to be his MOST energetic mornings...or maybe that's just because I'm so tired?
To avoid frustration/yelling/becoming the crazy parent I don't want to be we take off on Monday Morning adventures. We used to attend a Gymboree class on Mondays but we're taking a break from that to try a new Saturday class. The budget can only handle so much and BOY do I miss Gymboree! (and the guaranteed naps that follow)
I'm looking for a new Monday Morning Adventure right now and realized I didn't post on last week's morning out at Gull Park, Foster City.
Gull Park is a great little cove near the San Mateo Bridge. It has everything a toddler could want in two play structures, a big grass area and, drumroll please, a tiny beach. The problem with the little beach is that, well, the water SMELLS. Smells like something you DON'T want your kids to play in with sand toys. Maybe it's the old advice that you should only be around/in/drink running water? I don't know but needless to say it was a battle I wasn't willing to take on especially on MONDAY morning. My son was insistent on playing near the water and it's not just because he's a boy. We had a playdate with a toddler girl who was all about going in the water despite her very frilly princess attire. If you visit the park get firm on the rules or stay away all together! I made my son get right in the shower once we were home but I'm also THAT kind of Mom...
Park Improvements in RWC
I know many, many parents have been frustrated with the caution tape at Maddux and Stafford parks this Spring/Summer and I admit that I have been one of them. Put up some caution tape and it's bound to attract every curious toddler's attention! I am grateful though that we have a city who is testing the sand and looking out for the health of our children (and parents for that matter!) E.coli is no joke and I don't want my son rolling around in sand containing it....
With that said, when will these improvements show some signs of WORK and COMPLETION? I was at Maddux park last night with the hubbs and little guy and am happy to report that all the sand was removed, Yeesssssssssssss! While online this morning (looking to register for a class with the hubbs for a future date night) I saw a link for park renovation updates - I love it! Check it out and let's get out and play together.
Park Improvement Projects include:
Maddux Park - Sandbox replacement
Stafford Park - Sandbox replacement
Red Morton Park - Picnic Area
Hawes Park - Synthetic turf field, new bleachers, score booth, restroom, etc.
Dove Beeger & Westwood Park - New play equipment and ADA accessibility
Fair Oaks - Child care play equipment
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Lemos Farms, Half Moon Bay
As promised we hit the 92 early this morning after soccer practice to beat the traffic to HMB. I don't know if it's because this was the first pumpkin patch we ever took my son to but it's definitely become the sentimental favorite. There's definitely enough fun for a full day but what toddler and matching parent last ALL day? :)
Lemos Farms
Last year at around 13 months my son enjoyed:
*trying to "climb" on pumpkins
*train ride w/ parents
*music from the live band
*pumpkin pie
This year at 2 years:
my son enjoys all this place has to offer - his favorites include:
*the pony ride (who knew that he'd allow a stranger "cowboy" lift him on? No parents allowed inside the ring!)
*the hay ride (much longer than the train ride)
*the train ride (despite the very scary skulls/mummies etc...I think the live chickens make up for that)
*train and pumpkin bounce houses
*bikes to play with
*live music to shake his booty
Bring your cash or checkbook - no cards accepted here. I highly recommend that if you have a 2+ year old do the day passes so you don't have to worry about tickets and "budgeting activities". $15 child / $5 adult all day - yes kids are more $$$ :) And - if you fall in love with the place you can host your child's next birthday here - either a train or pony party for a whoppin' $275.
Lemos Farms
Last year at around 13 months my son enjoyed:
*trying to "climb" on pumpkins
*train ride w/ parents
*music from the live band
*pumpkin pie
This year at 2 years:
my son enjoys all this place has to offer - his favorites include:
*the pony ride (who knew that he'd allow a stranger "cowboy" lift him on? No parents allowed inside the ring!)
*the hay ride (much longer than the train ride)
*the train ride (despite the very scary skulls/mummies etc...I think the live chickens make up for that)
*train and pumpkin bounce houses
*bikes to play with
*live music to shake his booty
Bring your cash or checkbook - no cards accepted here. I highly recommend that if you have a 2+ year old do the day passes so you don't have to worry about tickets and "budgeting activities". $15 child / $5 adult all day - yes kids are more $$$ :) And - if you fall in love with the place you can host your child's next birthday here - either a train or pony party for a whoppin' $275.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Pumpkin Patch Time!
Where is your favorite pumpkin patch? If you are in the south bay - or just looking for a little road trip, definitely check out Uesugi Farms, there's a ton of fun things for all ages! Don't forget your cash though, all the little attractions add up from $1 - $5.
We're looking forward to what Half Moon Bay has to offer this weekend - stay tuned!
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