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East Bay Park/picnic Site Rec's - Senior-friendly
Asked by E.C. from San Francisco
on August 11, 2008
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After some 50-odd years, my mother-in-law and her 10 siblings are handing down the responsibility for planning the annual extended-family picnic down to our generation...
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- I also like Kennedy Grove in El Sobrante, nice playground, beautiful park with plenty of shade (important in July!) There are boat rentals/fishing nearby which could ...
- Have you checked out Dimond Park in Oakland? It's on Fruitvale Ave. Between 580 and 13. There is not only outdoor picnic areas, but also a Rec center you can rent for ...
- For a more urban setting, the city park on Arlington Ave is lovely, it has a pond, a club house to rent with bathrooms, playstructures (huge slides). It can be reserv...
East Bay Parks and Trails
Asked by K.C. from San Francisco
on May 3, 2008
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Hello. We are looking for some good walking trails in the East Bay to take our 2-month old. We've been going to the Lafayette Reservoir and have enjoyed the paved walk...
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- I like Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, on Lake Chabot Road. It has paved trails for a couple miles in both directions then alot more unpaved. Coyote Hills Park in Unio...
- Try Sibley Volcanic Regional Park - Oakland Hills. It is beautiful and amazing. Many people do not know about this place. 10 million year old volcano.
- Theresa took took the words right out of my keyboard. :) There is also a reservoir on 24 on the west side of the Caldecott tunnel, I'm not sure of the name of it, bu...
Baby Stores in East Bay
Asked by A.U. from San Francisco
on June 5, 2008
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Hi ladies!
We recently switched our baby over to cloth diapers. I'm now realizing that I need a few more accessories, snappy clips, extra covers, etc. to make a full-...
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- the nurture center in lafayette has an array of cloth diapers and supplies, amongst other great things. md
- Hi , try waddle and swaddle http://www.waddleandswaddle.com/v2/ and Rockridge Kids http://www.yelp.com/biz/rockridge-kids-oakland and Tulip grove http://www.ye...
- There is a Right Start in Walnut Creek, across from the Container Store. They might have something. Also, not sure what Giggle carries (my kids are older) but my Gym...
Child Care Costs
Asked by C.M. from San Francisco
on March 18, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I'm a local financial advisor doing financial planning for the first year thru college for my clients. Would you please share with me what your average ...
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- Hi, I work full time and I have four children in day care in the El Sobrante area. I pay $625.00 a week for the four of them!
- When we were living in SF we had a nanny, that was about $2000 a month, we moved to the east bay and had a small family style day care that was about $1500-1600 a mont...
- There are a lot of things you need to collect that first year: crib, car seat, stroller, high chair. Some things are optional, ie breast pump, bassinet, 200 swaddling ...
New to Area, Looking for Playgroups or Meetups
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on March 23, 2008
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Hi Everyone! We are new to California, and are feeling a little isolated since we don't really know many people here. Any suggestions on parents/kids groups around the...
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- Hi, one suggestion is the Moms Club Int.; There is one in Vallejo; i'm not sure where else. Also there are many churches in the area (MOPS is one) that sponsor play gr...
- Hi M., Welcome to the East Bay! We also just moved here last May and I have a 7 month old little boy. I am not sure where you are located, but the LaMorinda Mom...
- Hi M., I've had some luck finding moms groups and parents groups on meetup.com Give it a try if you haven't already. J. :)
Tetanus Vaccine
Asked by R.K. from San Francisco
on October 16, 2008
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himoms,
my mother in law respects our decision not to vaccinate our daughter, now 17 mos. however, she suggested that at least she get a tetanus vaccine since she pl...
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- I'd ask your pediatrician.--but I don't think there have been any problems with tetanus shots as with others that folks claim caused autism. I can't remember what sho...
- No experience with it (we are not vaccinating at all either), but look into how many cases of tetanus are reported each year. For example, we just switched pediatrici...
- Tetanus can be treated with antibiotics. Don't worry about her playing in the yard. When I was 12 years old I tripped and rammed a nail between my thumb and forefinger...
Looking for Two Peaceful Parks for Classes
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on May 15, 2008
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I'm scouting for three peaceful and private safe feeling park locations with easy access and parking in SF and the East Bay to teach a weekey mom and kids class. Also...
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- there are lots of secret spots in GG park. the closer you get to the ocean, the less people there are. specifically, i love nicol: Eucalyptus btw 23rd & 24th Ave N...
- lake temescal in montclair! its beautiful there, and there are fields, trails, and even swimming
- lafayette creek side park is very quiet and peaceful. I would be interested in your classes please let me know. ____@____.com
Local OBGYN Referral Needed
Asked by C.T. from San Francisco
on February 20, 2008
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Hi everyone:
My OBGYN (whom I loved) has moved out of my area and i would appreciate any referrals...so, if you know of anyone good, or have heard of anyone, please...
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- I highly recommend Dr. Amy Huibonhoa (pronounced wee-bon-wa). Her office is in Berkeley, across the street from Alta Bates (a big plus if that's where you are deliver...
- I agree with Shelley with Dr. Amy Huibonhoa in Berkeley. She delivers patients at Alta Bates Hospital. I worked for her from 2000-2001. She is a very good OB/GYN provi...
- If you're part of Kaiser, I would highly recommend any of the OBGYNs at the Kaiser Richmond. I've seen 3 different women and they've all been fabulous. Specifically ...
Stressing Out About Kindergarten Options
Asked by A.T. from San Francisco
on April 18, 2009
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Hi Mamas!
My son will go to kindergarten in the fall of 2010. We were going to move to Alameda by September of this year so we would be residents in time for Kinderg...
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- Relax!!! There are so many different life events that can happen between now and 2010! Gather your infirmation, but relax. you family is under so much stress on a dail...
- I understand your stress! My daughter is coming up to the age also of having to figure all of this stuff out. I live in Alameda and there are several schools from what...
- in order for some of the families that I personally know to get into Payden, they have to work in alameda. I'm assuming your husband is staying home with the kids now?...
Where to Live? East Bay/peninsula/elsewhere??
Asked by A.R. from San Francisco
on June 15, 2009
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Hi mamas, hope you can help me out with a decision. My husband and I are looking for a fun and family-friendly area to live with our 18-month-old daughter. We are movi...
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- Alameda is a wonderful family friendly place to live...There is very little crime and neighbors watch out for each other. It is close to the city (a 20 minute ferry ri...
- Hi AR, Don't listen to the media so much. I live here in Oakland all my life. Thirty six years. I am also a realtor who knows Oakland like the back of my hand. ...
- Albany, just north of Berkeley, is a great place for families - a little quiet but very safe, walkable, good restaurants, cute little houses that easily rent for under...
