A friend is debating whether to move into an apartment with a view today, which is pushing this question from…

February 11, 2016

We are planning on hunkering down and riding out the Super Bowl storm this weekend. We’ve got a full pantry,…

February 5, 2016

If you’ve ever driven down Highway 1 heading to Santa Cruz, you have undoubtedly noticed Gherkin’s Sandwich Shop with its bright…

February 4, 2016

Oh, primary season, you are fantastic. As we hunker down in our San Francisco apartment, primary night coverage brings me right…

February 3, 2016

Still sick. Still have a toddler preschooler enjoying the hysterical faces I make when she screams in my ear at…

January 29, 2016

If you like to hike, get out there now! Wood sorrel, moss, and greenery have overtaken our local hiking trails. It…

January 27, 2016

As I type, a heavy fog is draping San Francisco; a misty rain pelting my window. After years of drought,…

January 22, 2016

Whenever I move to a new city, one of the first things I search for is a good fabric store.…

January 19, 2016

So…does anyone have advice on a child finally dropping their nap? We’ve been dealing with a Growth Spurt to end…

January 15, 2016

With the El Nino rains coming through, Bean and I have been spending an inordinate amount of time at home.…

January 13, 2016

Did everyone make it through the week? Oh, first week of January, you are ever so long. This is the…

January 8, 2016

As an avowed Craigslist-Apartments-for-Rent stalker, I’ve been guessing for a while now that rents have actually started to come down…

January 7, 2016

I hope everyone out there has a lovely holiday and fantastic new year to come! We are headed to Yosemite…

December 23, 2015

How is everyone’s weekend looking? We’re taking Dave’s mom and Bean to see the Nutcracker this weekend. No idea how…

December 18, 2015

What are you all up to this weekend? Some of our favorite friends are throwing holiday parties, and our nephew is…

December 11, 2015