Frisco Kids

Coming Up: Grand Opening Celebration - Marin Ace

2012-02-09T06:37:00.000-08:00

Normally I don't post about store grand openings, but this is a mom-and-pop-owned store (who also owns the Standard 5&10 Ace in Laurel Village, SF), owned by a loyal Frisco Kids reader. They have lots of kids' craft kits (including a Pinewood Derby section for Cub Scouts), tool kits for kids, Tinkertoys and other kid toys. Where: Marin Ace in Terra Linda (180 Merrydale, northern San Rafael, in

Coming Up: Valentine's Day Crafts Activities

2012-02-08T08:02:00.000-08:00

Get crafty this Valentine's Day! SCRAP VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY SCRAP, the nonprofit SF "store" (a "creative reuse center") that gives supplies to teachers (and sells recycled items to use for crafts), is holding a Valentine's Day party and fundraiser. They'll have Valentine's Day crafts and art projects, live music by Nothin' But Fun, food and more. When: Sunday, February 12, from 1-4 Where:

Coming Up: Pinkalicious the Musical

2012-02-07T06:19:00.000-08:00

Pinkalicious, a gem of a musical, is opening in Berkeley, though the Bay Area Children's Theater. It's about a girl who eats too many pink cupcakes and develops a rare disease turning her pink. She must eat green foods to return to normal. It's based on the Pinkalicious book. When: opening Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2 p.m., and playing Saturdays and Sundays at 11 & 2 through March 4. Where:

Dedicated Post: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Looking into the Heart of an All-New 'Beauty'

2012-02-07T06:03:00.000-08:00

This post is brought to you by Broadway San Jose, whose performance of Beauty and the Beast runs March 6-11. Ticket information is below. By Brendan Lemon Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, now embarked on a lavish and visually re-imagined new tour presented by NETworks, is one of best-loved of all musicals. It’s easy to understand why. Its classic story -- of a beautiful village girl, Belle, who

Coming UP: Chinese New Year Festival and Concert - SF Symphony

2012-02-04T09:13:00.000-08:00

The San Francisco Symphony's Chinese New Year Festival and Concert is coming up with a lot of great activities. (For more Chinese New Year activities in the Bay Area, click here) From the symphony: The concert always gets off to an exciting start with the traditional lion dance, with drummers and dancers performing up and down the aisles and on the stage. This year’s concert is also particularly

Coming Up: Free Museums on Us this weekend

2012-02-03T09:12:00.000-08:00

Bank of America's Museums on Us program runs this weekend, giving B of A cardholders (credit or debit) one free admission per card at participating museums. We've used this program and love it! It's this weekend, February 4-5 (some museums are only one day). The website won't let me give you an individual list of cities to click, so just check the main website and look for California in the

Deals of the Day: AMC Movies, Restaurant.com, Mel's Drive-in, Lisa's Tea Treasures

2012-02-03T05:59:00.000-08:00

Just a quick hit of deals today: AMC MOVIES Get 2 AMC movie tickets for $12, or 4 for $24. Good at any AMC theater nationwide! If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here. If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here. MEL'S DRIVE-IN I love this place! Get $24 in Mel's Drive-in food for $12 on Groupon. Good at all three Mel's locations.If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here. If

Chinese New Year

2012-02-02T08:14:00.000-08:00

I'll be updating Chinese New Year activities here, but just to let you know there's an additional entry. SF PARK and REC/YMCAThe SF Park and Rec and YMCA are sponsoring a celebration on February 11 from noon to 3. It will have live entertainment, face painting, lion dancers, bounce houses, tai chi, crafts and line dances. The celebration will be held at the Minnie and Lovie Ward Rec Center -

Deals of the Day: Mel's Drive-In, Kids' Cooking Classes, Berkeley City Club, Restaurant.com

2012-02-02T06:41:00.000-08:00

A few deals for today: MEL'S DRIVE-INI love this place! Get $24 in Mel's Drive-in food for $12 on Groupon. Good at all three Mel's locations.If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here. If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here. BERKELEY CITY CLUB I've never seen this place (above), but it's gorgeous! Designed by the famed Julia Morgan, this 'historic castle' is only a block

Coming Up: Chinese New Year - Parade and Celebration in SF

2012-02-01T04:55:00.000-08:00

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year to you! This holiday has been a big deal in San Francisco ever since the gold rush in 1847 started bringing Chinese immigrants into California in large numbers, and is a great cultural event to bring your little ones to. Lots of colorful costumes, firecrackers and yummy food to boot! Although the actualy Chinese New Year is on Valentine’s Day this year,

Deals of the Day: Lawrence Hall of Science, Wellness/Health (many), Restaurant.Com

2012-01-30T07:17:00.000-08:00

This is the last day for... LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCEThis is a GREAT deal - get 4 admissions at the Lawrence Hall of Science ($48 value) for $18. Must use between 2/14/12 and 5/4/12.If you're new to Groupon, get the deal hereIf you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here RESTAURANT.COMGet $25 restaurant.com certificates for $2 using the code DATE at checkout, through 1/31/12. Plum

Deals of the Day: Wine Infused Whipped Cream, Lawrence Hall of Science, Ice Skating, Cake, Dining, Movie

2012-01-27T06:14:00.000-08:00

WINE INFUSED WHIPPED CREAM I'm buying this one! Three bottles of whipped cream infused with wine (Whipsy - which is very different than the Whip-It drug that sent Demi to the hospital!). Two bottles are flavored (hazelnut and cocoa) and one is original. Cost is $13 for three cans (50% off). It's on the Groupon Goods pages. If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here - click on Groupon Goods

Deals of the Day: One for the Money Movie, Bundt Cakes, Restaurant

2012-01-26T07:09:00.000-08:00

Some deals for today: ONE FOR THE MONEY See the new movie One for the Money for $6 using this Groupon deal. The movie is based on a Janet Evanovich novel about street-smart Jersey girl Stephanie Plum and her bounty-hunter job, starring Katherine Heigl. BIGGEST LOSER RESORT I know it sounds weird to think about going to the Biggest Loser Malibu resort, versus, say - Canyon Ranch. But Groupon has

Focus Group: Photography

2012-01-25T11:08:00.000-08:00

Now recruiting from Plaza Research: Topic: Photos Who: Males and females who take photos When: Thursday 2/2 and Wednesday 3/7 Length: 2 hour in-home and homework assignment Pay: $185 Where: your home in the Bay Area Interested? Fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9RZVK8Z

Get on the Bone Marrow Registry - Help a 6 Year Old Boy

2012-01-24T08:36:00.000-08:00

A call for potential bone marrow donors - get tested! A Bay Area preschool boy named Kyle is fighting aplastic anemia - his body doesn't produce enough new blood cells. He needs a bone marrow transplant or he could die within 6 months. Because he is half Caucasian, half Chinese, there would be a better likelihood of a match from donors with the same background. You can read more about Kyle's

Free Kindle Book Today

2012-01-24T08:18:00.000-08:00

I was just about to put this in a link page to list later, but realized that the book is FREE today. It's written by a family travel blogger colleague, Jessie Voights. As someone who is a big believer that traveling broadening kids' horizons (as well as our own), it looks good. The book is Bringing the World Home: a Resource Guide to Raising Intercultural Kids.

Deals of the Day: Jamba Juice, Chocolate-Covrered Oreos or Fortune Cookies, Magazines, Graduation Photos, Restaurant.com

2012-01-23T07:09:00.000-08:00

Some fun deals for today, including the funky drink one (which I bought myself). MOLECULAR DRINKS I just bought this. It's a kit to make fancy, molecular mixology drinks. For $29 ($59 value), you get a kit containing 50 additive sachets, mixing utensils, recipes, directions (and a CD), plus pipettes, so you can make fun drinks. You don't have to use alcohol in the drinks, so this would be fun

Coming Up: Opening of Stickwork Installation at BADM - free

2012-01-23T05:54:00.000-08:00

Go to the Bay Area Discovery Museum to see the cool new willow stickwork installation by artist Patrick Dougherty (and lots of volunteers). The grand opening is from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, January 27 - and includes free museum admission. The kids can play IN the sculpture - how cool is that? If you miss the grand opening, the sculpture will be around for awhile. It replaces the current Dougherty

Angry Birds Cake

2012-01-21T06:17:00.000-08:00

Want to look like a hero by making an Angry Birds cake for your kid's birthday? Check out the cake my neighbor made: She made two cakes to make it large enough. The birds are unbaked! She used crushed up Oreos and cream cheese. Her son made them into balls and they were dipped in the (colored) frosting. The eyes? Purchased. Want to know how to make chocolate words? Melt some chocolate and

Coming Up: Lunar New Year at Habitot

2012-01-20T05:05:00.000-08:00

Habitot in Berkeley is celebrating the lunar new year, with dancers from the Huong Viet community. They'll perform a traditional Lion Dance, to scare away evil spirits and summon luck and fortune. From 11:45-12:15, the dancers will introduce the dance, perform, and let the kids meet the "lion." Bring your camera! In the art studio, kids will decorate dragons and make paper lanterns. When:

Focus Group: Pregnant Women and Mothers

2012-01-19T13:36:00.000-08:00

This focus group is apparently still recruiting! Fleischman Field Research has upcoming paid opinion research sessions on Pregnant Women and Mothers. The research is taking place at various times on Wednesday & Thursday, January 25th & 26th at their office in downtown San Francisco. If you qualify and are invited to participate, you will be paid $175 (includes a diary portion) for your time and

Get 'Yer Tickets: Pinkalicious the Musical

2012-01-19T06:09:00.000-08:00

Pinkalicious, a gem of a musical, is coming to Berkeley, thanks to the Bay Area Children's Theater. It's about a girl who eats too many pink cupcakes and develops a rare disease turning her pink. She must eat green foods to return to normal. It's based on the Pinkalicious book. When: opening Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2 p.m., and playing Saturdays and Sundays at 11 & 2 through March 4. Where

Coming Up: Amelia Lives - Performance

2012-01-18T06:00:00.000-08:00

Learn more about Amelia Earhart with a live performance of Amelia Lives at Hiller Aviation Museum. The show runs this week only! The story is told through stories, quotes, letters and events. From the producers: Amelia was 39 when she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937, while trying to navigate the globe. The set for Amelia Lives is in the basic shape of an airplane, in which Emily Greco

Deals of the Day: Jamba Juice, Restaurant.com, Willy Wonka, Preschool JCC shows, Tavola Dinner

2012-01-17T07:27:00.000-08:00

Some deals for today: JAMBA JUICE Groupon has a deal through Friday for $10 in Jamba Juice for only $5. Good at these participating locations. If you're new to Groupon, buy it here - San Jose page. If you're already a Groupon user, buy it here. (don't forget the Jamba Juice coupon I posted recently (valid through 1/19/12), where you can get $2 Fit and Fruitful smoothies (16 oz), $1 probiotic

Happy MLK Day!

2012-01-16T04:23:00.000-08:00

The world is a better place because of Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you for all you did and for what you continue to inspire! If you're looking for MLK activities today, check the Frisco Kids MLK post. Photo copyright Deborah Abrams Kaplan. All rights reserved.