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Kimberly Kauer

Goal Setting to Survive Summer With More Than a Tan

June 17, 2013

I’m a planner and a goal-setter which holds true regardless of season. Last week I asked the kids about their goals for the summer. One groaned and said to have playdates with a certain friend, while the other said his dream was to watch TV and play video games in the SAME DAY. I didn’t [...]

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On the Eve of Summer, Ready to Shed School

June 11, 2013

Today is the last full day of school for my kids before summer kicks off tomorrow at 12:31 p.m. I’m torn between burning through a long to-do list or heading to bed with a book to enjoy the last quiet time I’ll have for awhile. Okay, the book thing isn’t possible, and while I tend [...]

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Go Back in Time for the Civil War Days on Angel Island

June 7, 2013

The Union Army needs YOU! This weekend step back in time to the Civil War to witness a battle between the Union and Confederate army on a real, if not unusual, U.S. Army base at Camp Reynolds on Angel Island. Learn what it was to be a soldier in the Civil War, from food, to [...]

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Ford Launches OpenXC, Taking Car Tinkering High Tech

June 6, 2013

Maybe it’s Silicon Valley, yet it’s more likely the increasingly complex nature of car mechanics, but no one tinkers with their cars anymore in the old school, hood open, car on short risers, greasy rags kind of way. Those who do tinker like that are likely working on older cars, maybe as a hobby, instead [...]

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Hack Palo Alto as a Family This Saturday

May 31, 2013

Participate in the first ever National Day of Civic Hacking by joining up for hands-on event in downtown Palo Alto. HackPaloAlto is a free event aiming to inspire and encourage innovation, beginning Saturday morning with a Maker Space to transform ordinary products into new ideas. The day-long event will feature numerous activities and art opportunities, [...]

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Disneyland’s Fantasy Faire is a Must-Stop Destination

May 29, 2013

Disneyland’s new Fantasy Faire is about much more than princess meet-and-greets, even though it is a fabulous spot to get a picture with a favorite Disney princess. Fantasy Faire is a much needed expansion to Fantasyland to showcase some of the well known stories and characters that make Disney so popular, especially with children. It’s [...]

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Travel with Mickey and the Magical Map at Disneyland

May 28, 2013

Disneyland has debuted Mickey and the Magical Map, a fantastic new live show at the Fantasyland Theatre that appeals to parents and kids alike with a Broadway-style production filled with classic songs that will have you tapping your toes and singing along. There are plenty of “WOW!” moments as the Disney magic flows between live [...]

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Visit the Exploratorium During Special Holiday Hours Monday

May 24, 2013

Have you tried the new Exploratorium yet? This Monday may be a good time to sneak in a visit because while the Exploratorium is normally closed on Mondays, they will be open this Memorial Day for special hours. The new site on Pier 15 is three times larger than the old space, allowing more room [...]

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Go to Maker Camp from Home this Summer

May 23, 2013

Some teens fall into that space where they are too old for most traditional camps, but not old enough to find a job, creating a long, boring summer. We know that it’s boring because they complain about being bored a lot. Make and Google have the answer: a virtual summer camp filled with six weeks [...]

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Disneyland’s Monstrous Summer Fun Starts This Weekend

May 21, 2013

Monstrous Summer fun kicks off this Friday at Disney Parks with a 24-hour, nonstop event. Disneyland and California Adventure – and Disney World in Orlando, for those on the East Coast – will be open 24 hours beginning at 6 a.m. this Friday. That’s not all, Disneyland is unveiling an all-new, all-ages live show in [...]

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