Looking to score the best deals this holiday season? Whether shopping for toys or a 60-inch TV, use our expert tips for saving the most bucks on this year’s holiday shopping. Make a Plan Instead of wandering aimlessly through the mall in the wee hours […]
Holidays pose as the perfect opportunity to cash in on some quality family time. Everyone seems so busy with activities, social media, school, and work. But for a moment—gasp! maybe even a week—things seem to slow down (ff course not for you though, mom.) You’re […]
Whether you’re looking to keep the kiddos entertained or start a lasting family tradition, here are five ideas to help you kick off the holidays. Countdown to Christmas Forget the cheap chocolate calendars and opt for a homemade Christmas countdown. Glue 24 plastic cups […]
Put away the piñatas and bid farewell to balloon animals, because birthdays just got better. After hosting over 5,000 birthday parties—and being crowned ‘Best of San Joaquin’ nearly a dozen times—Zap Zone Laser Tag in Stockton is an interactive way to celebrate. Paul Clark was […]
The holiday season has long since focused on family traditions and a full table, so this Thanksgiving morning, the Stockton Emergency Food Bank invites you to make filling someone else’s table a new family tradition at the 13th Annual Run and Walk Against Hunger. Children […]
I’m going to preface this story by saying I’m lucky; since birth my three-and-a-half-year-old has been a (mostly) healthy eater. Some nights he refuses to eat anything but hot dogs and French fries, but for the most part getting him to eat green vegetables and […]
Make theatre your family’s next tradition. For children, attending live theatre performances at a young age increases their ability to feel empathy and demonstrate tolerance. It also enhances literary knowledge in a way reading and watching movies does not. Attending as a family is a […]
Raise good humans—that’s the goal. Kids can start learning how to express gratefulness at a very young age, with a little guidance from parents. Age 1+ Integrate thankful vocabulary young. The first steps to teaching kids how to be thankful are using the words […]
A visit to the emergency room is stressful regardless of age, but it can be absolutely terrifying for young children. Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Medical Center’s ER sees roughly 12,000 pediatric patients a year, and Leadership Lodi has teamed with the hospital to ensure a […]
Beth Lambdin just radiates this intense energy. I felt it the moment she sat down for our interview—opting for the seat next to me, instead of the typical one across the table. She looked right into my eyes and asked questions about my life. “In […]
“If you tell them that you want to honor them they’ll say they don’t deserve it, that they don’t want it, that they don’t need it,” explains Gail Belmont. “But—as a surprise gesture—the quilt and all it represents brings recipients to tears. You’d be shocked […]
From start to finish, the wedding process is becoming more customized. Every step of the way, details speak volumes about the bride and groom’s personal style, opposed to cookie cutter affairs of the past. Why not infuse a little of that personality into stag night? […]
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