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A Fun & Heavenly Cupcake

September 29, 2008

We have had the pleasure of welcoming a new deliciousness to downtown San Diego and it comes in the form of a personal sized piece of cake. Yep, that's right. We finally have a cupcake place in downtown on 6 th and J and it is appropriately named Heavenly Cupcake! I hate to admit this, but for the past two weeks after dinner, we have walked down to Heavenly Cupcake for dessert. Ok, not  Read more...

Bowling for Lunch

September 18, 2008

In the East Village of downtown lies the East Village Tavern and Bowl adorned with a skull and crossbones and glowing lanes. Don't let any of that turn you off when you are with your kids. In fact, let that fuel the games on mentality in you and your kiddos during the week. On game nights, game days and weekends this place is hoppin' with crowds out for a good time. But, if you head to  Read more...

Cafes for Meeting Friends & Staying Sane

September 09, 2008

There are two places here in San Diego that deserve mention not only for their creative genius and friend making opportunities, but for their understanding of a parent's need for a break. These two places will enrich your child while they enrich your social, and personal, needs too. Java Mama -located in La Mesa, Java Mama is heaven. For $3.00, your kiddo can play in a supervised play  Read more...

Nighttime Zoo: Last Week, Final Suggestions

August 25, 2008

This week marks the final week of the Nighttime Zoo . I took my daughter this past week, around 3pm. Everything about our visit was perfect:the weather, the animal sightings, the shows. If you have the opportunity to hit up the Nighttime Zoo before its final evening on September 1 st , here are some suggestions from two people, a preschooler and a mama, who thanked the zoo profusely for  Read more...

Frozen Yogurt Art

July 31, 2008

[photo credit: wikimedia] In honor of this past week's ice cream posts, I thought I'd do a shout out for frozen yogurt... So there was this rumor going around downtown about some frozen yogurt place moving in to the Hard Rock Hotel called Pinkberry . Pink what? Geez, the looks of horror and surprise at not knowing what Pinkberry was felt like sitting in the naughty chair. First of  Read more...

Petco Park, Home of the Padres

July 29, 2008

If you haven't taken your kids to see the Padres , you are striking out. Petco Park is a fantastic place to take the kiddies to experience America's pastime. We live downtown and take our girl to games all of time-we know this place well and think you should too. Here's our take on the best ways to enjoy Petco Park. Take Me Out to the Ballgame -the best bang for your buck is a Park  Read more...

Chinese History in San Diego

July 28, 2008

I'll be the first to admit that we have strolled through Chinatown downtown and in the blink of an eye, passed right through it. There are a few buildings that are noticeably Asian and at the Sunday Farmer's Market and Asian Bazaar on Third Street, you get a taste of Chinese influence. But what I found admirable, without it being blatantly obvious, was the fight to preserve San Diego's  Read more...

Top 5 Ice Cream Joints in San Diego

July 25, 2008

Cream, milk, sugar all mixed together icy cold sitting on top of a sugar cone on a hot summer day. I've just described heaven on earth for one little girl I know. There's nothing better than watching a little human devour ice cream for the first or one hundredth time. You just know their taste buds are dancing because you've been there before. In fact, you probably still go there. Gather  Read more...

Dinner Destinations in the Gaslamp Quarter

July 22, 2008

[photo credit: chad cavanaugh] First thought that comes to mind when hearing the words Gaslamp Quarter: Partying college coeds. Second thought: Fabulous restaurants. Combine those two and kid-friendly seems unrealistic. But let me tell you, restaurants in the Gaslamp are far more than hot zones for clubbers or the rich and childless. They have world wide vibes and cuisine that you  Read more...

Three Days in and Around San Diego: Day 2

July 09, 2008

Insider Tips Ok, since choosing only one attraction to make a day out of is a tough choice, what I thought I would do is give you some insider tips. You know, suggestions on making the most of your visit to one of these famous San Diego attractions. That's what you came to San Diego for, right? San Diego Zoo -the Nighttime Zoo is a mustand here's my suggestion. Get to the zoo in  Read more...

Your Neighborhood: French Toast Fridays

June 04, 2008

My girl knows when it is a Friday morning in the East Village. She wakes up and tells me first thing. I have no idea what tips her off, she is not calendar literate yet, but she knows. Each. And. Every. Time. French Toast Fridays at The Mission is our weekly gig. Now, this isn't some restaurant special. This is a special event for my girl and I, we named it ourselves. We cruise a block  Read more...

Princess for a Day in San Diego

May 20, 2008

[photo credit: stock.xchng] Princess dress? Check. Sparkling crown? Check. Faux glass slippers? Check. Pumpkin coach? Check. Pumpkin coach? Absolutely! How can you be princess for a day without the horse drawn coach? OK, I have to admit that the first time I saw that spiraling, sparkling, glistening white, pumpkin coach trotting down 11 th Ave., I laughed out loud.  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in san diego

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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