24 Exciting Things To Do In San Francisco With Kids (2022)

Things to do in San Francisco with Kids - Bingo Challenge

If you’re looking for fun things to do in San Francisco with kids, this Bingo Challenge is a super great way to see the city. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase I’ll earn a commission, at no additional cost to you. Read my full disclosure here, thanks for your … Read more

Totally Free Museums in San Francisco

Child watching model trains behind glass at Randall Museum in San Francisco

There is no denying that San Francisco is a hub of culture, and one of the most exciting things about raising kids in the city is the access to it’s many great museums. While some of these museums can be pricey to visit, I’m always looking for ways to enjoy them while staying under our … Read more

Review: Patricia De Fonte’s Estate Planning Fundamentals for Parents Workshop

Big adult hand touching small child's hand

If you’re a parent without an Estate Plan, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Luckily, Patricia De Fonte of De Fonte Law PC offers donation based* Estate Planning Fundamentals for Parents workshops. After recently attending one of the workshops through Recess Collective, I left feeling enlightened and empowered. I learned what an … Read more

September Events Calendar

September events calendar for families in the San Francisco Bay Area. Got an event to add? Email sophie@thesfmama.com! Week of September 11th 9/16-9/20 Flower Piano at the SF Botanical Garden 9/17 4ft and Up Kitchen presents StoryTime Cooking Class at 1335 Guerrero 9/17 Habitot Mobile Pop-Up Museum in Alameda 9/17 Elephant and Piggie We Are … Read more

Unbeatable Stay in Fisherman’s Wharf: Kimpton Alton Review

Hotel room with two beds

When’s the last time you stayed a hotel that truly made you feel pampered? If there is one thing I love, it’s staying at a nice hotel. There is something so exciting about opening your hotel room door and discovering deluxe accommodations you can call home for the next few days. Recently, my family stayed … Read more

Review: Elephant And Piggie Are In A Play (And Your Kids Will Love It!)

Photo By Ben Krantz

Our family has been smitten with Elephant and Piggie ever since my son got his first Mo Willems book as a toddler.There is something so charming and pure about Elephant and Piggie. While they are usually incredibly fun and silly, they also are fantastic models for how to handle difficult situations in real life. Parents … Read more

Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s Llama Llama: LIVE! is Delightful and Fun

If you caught my recent interview with Bay Area Children’s Theatre founder and CEO, Nina Meehan, you know how passionate I feel about exposing children to live theatre. Sadly, in the last two years, taking our kids to live performances has been challenging. Even now, with theatre back on the menu, taking kids to indoor … Read more

What It’s Like To Stay At Great Wolf Lodge Manteca (2022)

Water Park at Great Wolf Lodge Manteca. Two large water slides going into a pool.

It doesn’t take long to understand why kids absolutely love visiting Great Wolf Lodge Manteca. The immerive resort transports guests to a world just for kids from the moment they step into the Grand Lobby. This gigantic, lodge-style hotel and indoor water park truly is designed with kids in mind. Disclosure: I was given a … Read more