Yes, this is another food-related post. I like food, so back off. Raising babies (and beyond) is hard work, and sometimes (okay, a lot of the time) I just need a little coffee break. Casa Vicky in San Jose provides me with that little vacation – they have the most amazing Cafe de Olla, Mexican [...]
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Casa Vicky Restaurant – San Jose, CA
November 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Food, Relaxation
Tags:baby shower·break·cafe de olla·Casa Vicky·catering·Karen·restaurant·tortillas
Feeding Your Baby: Tofu!
November 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Babies, Food, Frugality
Ever since my son decided to come out 5 weeks early, he’s been on the small side. In fact, he falls below the weight curves (though he’s at 22% on the height curve – he’ll just be a skinny tall model, very much unlike his mother). So we spoke to a pediatric nutritionist, who recommended [...]
when in danger, when in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout!
November 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Food, Recalls
Are you an urban parent with a public transportation optimized lightweight stroller? Are you a foodie parent who insists on seasoning their kid’s vegetables with a vinaigrette instead of good old fashioned ranch dressing? If so, you need to panic, because… All MacLaren strollers manufactured over the past ten years are being recalled for severing [...]
mo money mo problems, part 1
November 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Food, Frugality
Is it really more expensive to raise kids in the Bay Area? In two very important respects—the cost of housing and childcare—the answer is definitely yes. Although both housing and childcare are cheaper in the East Bay than they are in, say, San Francisco, both are undeniably more expensive than in most other areas of [...]
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