Find Your Family Fun: Year Round Things to Do with the Family
As a busy mom who loves spending time with the family making memories, it can sometimes be hard to come up with ideas. So I put together this list to help you find your family fun all year long! Som…
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When a friend posted about getting her trash cans cleaned, of course, I had to check it out. I mean, who isn't grossed out by their trash cans? What I found was awesome and now we've been e…
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Life as a family can be wonderfully rewarding but undeniably hectic. Between work, school drop-offs, extracurricular activities, and the daily whirlwind of parenting, finding time to maintain a clea…
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We've talked about hiring professional cleaners occasionally over the years. Especially during the busy months, over the holidays, while pregnant, or after a new baby... you know, all thos…
Park Review: Karl Nordvik Neighborhood Park in Fremont
Out of all the parks on this list, Karl Nordvik in Fremont is probably the busiest of them all but the kid…
How Tall Will Your Kid Be? Find Out with Our Height Calculator!
Have you ever caught yourself squinting at your kid and wondering, "Will they tower over me someday?…
Read Across America: 50 Kids' Books, One for Each State
Read Across America Day is the perfect time to celebrate the magic of books and inspire a lifelong love o…
Kid-Friendly Baked Crispy Chicken Ranch Taquitos
Change up Taco Tuesday, or any other meal, with these yummy and easy taquitos and make everyone happy!At…
Valentine's Day DIY: A Sensory Bin Makes For Creative Family Fun
Whip up a DIY Valentine's Day-themed sensory kit with just a few items you likely have on hand at hom…
Stick With Us: This DIY Garden Stake Makes a Great Valentine's Gift
I've always been a fan of house plants, so you'll find an assortment of greenery throughout our h…
Say I Love You With This Easy Valentine's Day Breakfast
I love surprising my kids with fun, healthy, and cute breakfasts for holidays like Valentine's Day! A…
Valentine’s Day Events & Ideas in Fremont-Newark-Union City
Looking for fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Fremont-Newark-Union City? From family-friendl…
12 Powerful Black History Stops to Add to Your Family Road Trips
Road trips have a funny way of turning into the moments kids remember most — the long drives, the u…
Bored Kids? 5 Easy Indoor Crafts & Activities That Actually Work
If your kids are bored, you’re tired, and “go play” lasts about 90 seconds — this…
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Fremont is hosting its 4th Annual Musical Theater Camp this summer. This…
Sponsored 2026 Macaroni KID Fremont-Newark-Union City Summer Camp Guide
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Get Pumped Up For the Games With These 17 Great Olympic Movies
The Winter Olympics in Italy begin on February 6, and what better way to get pumped to celebrate the Olym…
100 Valentine Puns For Kids That Will Make Them Giggle
Valentine’s Day cards are due ... yesterday. The class list is long. And suddenly every single pun…
The Silly Valentine Poem Kids Can’t Wait to Fill Out (Free Printable)
There’s something about letting kids finish a sentence that never goes quite the way you expect. Thi…
Clean Jokes for Kids That’ll Make the Whole Family Laugh
If your house is anything like mine, “Mom, tell me a joke!” is a daily request — right u…
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta
I love using my slow cooker to make dinner time easier. I have more time (and energy!) to put it together…
10 February Dates Parents Should Have on Their Radar
February might be the shortest month of the year, but it goes fast, and it’s packed with family-fri…
The Real Cost of Raising a Child Now (Parents Are Not OK)
If raising kids feels more expensive lately, it’s not your imagination. A new study shows the cost o…
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