At Home

Our first full month of spring, in April we celebrate the Earth and trees, in addition to paying our taxes. Probably most of us try to use the least harmful chemicals around our fa... Read More

By Valerie Demicheva and Moanalani Jeffrey

Cures for the winter blues

Winter brings with it two forces of nature that can dampen the moods of even the sunniest of Californians. One hurdle is the lack of sun that gives many people Season Affective Dis... Read More

MomSense

Spring cleaning

Even with the chaos of busy schedules, there is still something to be said for the ritual known as spring cleaning. I am not sure if it is the extra hour of daylight or the impendi... Read More

Home & Garden

Proper paint preparation

Spring is a great time to undertake a painting project, and one of the simplest ways to achieve dramatic changes in your living space. Not only is a paint project easy even for a n... Read More

MomSense

A new meaning of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day takes on a whole new meaning once you have children. Although I do believe celebrating as a couple is important, finding a babysitter and a dinner reservation... Read More

Home & Garden

Emergency preparations

Many of us don’t think about our emergency preparations until there is a natural disaster somewhere in the world. Besides earthquakes, which we are all aware can occur at any... Read More

Home & Garden

Warm up winter safely

When nighttime temperatures start to dip, San Franciscans need to remember that turning up the heat should be done with safety in mind. While you may welcome the toasty temperature... Read More

A new year, a new workout

By Julie Mitchell

For many, January signals a renewed commitment to working out or changing up an existing exercise routine. The American College of Sports Medicine has released its annual fitness t... Read More

MomSense

New year … new adventures

At Home, Caring For Our Kids, Family Matters

It’s that time of the year when we start thinking about what we want to change or improve. The most common New Year’s resolutions usually involve eating better or exerc... Read More

Holiday family fun

Fall always feels like a sprint, and as soon as Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to put our heads down and get to the finish line of the new year. All that racing and hustle and b... Read More

By Moanalani Jeffrey and Valerie Demicheva

Put your best face forward: Facials to look your holiday best

Nature gives you the face you have at 20. Life shapes the face you have at 30. But at 50 you get the face you deserve. — Coco Chanel We dare contradict chanel and say we believe ... Read More

At Home, Home & Garden

Holiday tree and plant care

During the holiday and winter months, we tend to turn our focus indoors as the rains (we hope) set in. With a little love, you can keep the plants and trees you purchase for the ho... Read More