Frisco Kids

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.

Link Love - What I'm reading

2012-01-15T06:53:00.000-08:00

Sex, Travel, Writing and Parenting - by Travel Savvy Mom. This is a Q&A with writer and blogger Kayt Sukel (who happens to be a friend and colleague). She wrote this book that's come out to critical acclaim, which is sitting on my nightstand waiting for me to read it (I have two books ahead of it in the queue). The book is called Dirty Minds: How our Brains Influence Love, Sex and Relationships.

Coming Up: Keller Williams Plays for Kids

2012-01-14T07:42:00.000-08:00

If you're a Keller Williams fan, he's coming to the Great American Music Hall on January 21 for a Keller Plays for Kids show. The shows are supposed to be very fun, with balloons and confetti, interactive drum circles and more - and the parents love it too. When: Saturday, January 21 at 2:30 Where: Great American Music Hall (859 O'Farrell Street, SF)Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Who

Deals of the Day: Kirkwood Tickets, Amara Resort, Tavola Italian Kitchen, Restaurant.com

2012-01-13T08:18:00.000-08:00

Just a few deals to get your holiday weekend started. KIRKWOOD Get Kirkwood ski lift tickets for $39 (value $79). There are also options for 2-3 day lift passes. If you're new to Groupon, get the deal here. If you're already a Groupon member, get the deal here. AMARA RESORT AND SPA If you're itching for some couples time in Sedona, this is a fabulous place and a great deal. For $359 you get 2

Consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister

2012-01-13T06:30:00.000-08:00

I realize that time is in short supply for those of us with kids, but I want to pass along this message because I think it's important. If it doesn't work for you, please consider forwarding it to someone who can serve as a mentor. There's also donation information at the bottom, if you'd like to support them that way. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) is launching an aggressive

Coming Up: The Sing-Along Muppet Movie

2012-01-13T04:51:00.000-08:00

If your kids know Rainbow Connection, you'll want to take them to the Singalong version of the Muppet Movie, at the Retro Dome. When: Saturday, January 28 at 4 p.m. Where: Retro Dome in San Jose Cost: $15

Coming Up: Very First Concerts (for kids) - FREE

2012-01-12T06:09:00.000-08:00

San Francisco Chamber Concerts presents Very First Concerts - a 20 minute (free) concert designed with little ones in mind. Plus, you don't have to sit still. They want you get get up and dance. They're geared toward ages 0-7. One concert coming up at Crowden Music Center in Berkeley (1475 Rose Street): Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 16, 2012Repeat performances at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00

Coming Up: Education Expo at Hillsdale Mall

2012-01-11T06:44:00.000-08:00

Hillsdale Mall is hosting a 2012 Preschool to Prep School Education Expo. It's free, and representatives from various local public and private preschools, elementary and high schools will be on hand to discuss their schools with you. When: Saturday, January 14 from 11-3 Where: Hillsdale Mall - 60 31st Avenue, San Mateo

Coming Up: Make it at MOCFA

2012-01-10T07:45:00.000-08:00

Make It @ MOCFA in January: solar power fuels art making. Taking inspiration directly from Randy Colosky’s sun-exposed piece, Oxidation and Reduction, as you create one-of-a-kind solar contact prints with photographic paper and objects. Guest artist Stan Peterson and MOCFA educators will assist you in this unique photographic technique. Bring your own objects (leaves, flowers, toys, etc.) or use

Deals of the Day: Jamba Juice, Children's Fairyland, Pixieland, SFJCC Show, Bay Area Discovery Museum, SFMOMA, Flash Drive, Macworld, restaurant.com

2012-01-10T05:27:00.000-08:00

Today, we have lots of kiddie amusement parks and museums! And a few other things as well. JAMBA JUICE Valid through 1/19/12, you can get $2 Fit and Fruitful smoothies (16 oz), $1 probiotic fruit and yogurt blends (12 oz), and $2 coldbuster smoothies (16 oz) - my favorite. Get the Jamba Juice coupon here. CHILDREN'S FAIRYLAND Get 2 tickets to Oakland's Children's Fairyland for $8 (value $16)

Coming Up: MLK Day of Service and Events

2012-01-09T06:33:00.000-08:00

Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and celebration comes up this weekend. Learn more about his life and how you can teach your kids his values, with resources from the Bay Area Discovery Museum's site. Monday is also a day of service, so do something with your kids to help them give back to the community. SAN FRANCISCO The Yerba Buena area has a lot planned! See the full MLK calendar here or here

Coming Up: Jamaroo Kids Open House

2012-01-08T06:32:00.000-08:00

If you've been thinking of checking out Jamaroo Kids in SF, now's the time. They have a free open house coming up (by the way, the link points to the new SF location, but the January open house info isn't on there - it's from the October grand opening). Jamaroo Kids offers all kinds of kids' classes, including dance, music, yoga, story time, art, parties enc. Where: 2001 Pine Street, SF When: