November 29, 2010

Murphy’s Law of Parenthood: Your kids are at their cutest when no one is around to see it. Sprinkle in the holidays, and there seems to be extra incentive for your little ones to go from zero to conniption in record speed. So this year, instead of blantant bribery and lump-of-coal threats, book a session with local boutique photographer Carmen Salazar.
June 8, 2010

Let’s face it–your kid has the attention span of a goldfish, and that’s on a good day. Smiling for photos is practically torture, right next to napping and brushing teeth. Solution? Brenda Bisharat Photography—the master of portrait parties & more.
May 26, 2010

Repeating things over and over, singing Sponge Bob in the shower, referring to yourself in the third-person. Crazy? Nah. Just a new mom. And since mommy says pay attention, time to take note: our favorite save-the-date design company, Invite To Follow, does Baby big time.
March 3, 2010

A huge castle in a far away land, a glittery dress for every day of the week, and happily ever after with prince charming. Hey, it could happen. Keep her dream alive with a themed birthday party with Once Upon A Princess.
February 9, 2010

High chair-less restaurants, and diaper duty balancing acts in changer-less bathrooms. It’s safe to say, most things are not new-mom friendly. Quit crying — Stroller Strides offers a sitter-free total body workout sure to make every new mom go ga-ga.
January 21, 2010

Sushi and Chardonnay craving blues? Time to check out TwinSoup’s maternity guide, prego-approved and filled with all the best ways to capture, pamper and prepare while expecting…
January 5, 2010

You want your little one to be free to express their inner artist. Just no where near your living room. Here’s a compromise: Kidzart Studio opens in Natomas. The goal? To bring art to kids without fear of time outs.
December 15, 2009

Better math skills? Check! Advanced reading ability? Check! Improved memory? Check! All this and more for your little one? You wouldn’t have it any other way. Research shows playing an instrument increases children’s intelligence and local band Musical Charis is here to help.
December 9, 2009

While expectant your belly is a beautiful symbol of the miracle of life. After the baby — well, it’s just called fat. Fit 4 Birth to the post-baby body rescue.