Sorry for the short notice but this weekend is the 2012 Bay Area Maker Faire! It will be held 5/19 (10am-8pm) and 5/20 (10am-6pm) at the San Mateo Event Center in San Mateo, CA. There will be more creativity than you can shake a stick at and the whole family will have a ball! In addition to the hundreds of makers and young makers, you may even get to hear the short presentation by Adam Savage from Mythbusters. A nice new feature is the free app you can download for you smartphone to navigate the fairgrounds. Hopefully I’ll get to see you there!
Kids Bowl Free 2012, #Giveaway Ends 5/27
The Kids Bowl Free program is now live for the 2012 summer season. Bowling alleys across the nation (and in Canada) are offering FREE bowling for children under the age of 18. From 9am to 5pm, children will get two free games every day until September. There are no strings attached except to register for your weekly coupons but that is free as well!
Additionally, you can also purchase a family pass for as low as $24.95 (it’s $39.95 at our local place) which allows up to four adults to take advantage of the same program. We loved being able to just pop in, play a couple of games, then go home. Even if my daughter wasn’t in the mood to play one day, my husband and I sure had a great time!
Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinics
Looking for a fun activity for the kids? The Harlem Globetrotters are know for their amazing ball handling skills. This summer, for the first time, the Harlem Globetrotters will be conducting summer skills clinics in nine different states. These clinics will bring boys and girls, ages 6-14, behind the curtain to see the Globetrotters’ electrifying skills and tricks. While having fun, they will also learn the importance of staying active and eating healthy.
Each participant receives:
- A free ticket voucher (valued up to $40) to see the Globetrotters during their 2013 World Tour
- Autographs and photos with the stars!
- 3-day trial pass to 24 Hour Fitness

Burke Williams Day Spa in San Francisco, CA: Anti-Aging Facial
When I heard of the Anti-Aging Facial being offered at Burke Williams, my first reaction was that I did not need it since I’m still fairly young and have pretty healthy skin. What a naive way of thinking. It made perfect sense when the esthetician performing the facial (Brenna) stated that “it’s much easier to prevent wrinkles then to treat them.” Duh! How could I not have realized that?!
No matter what age you are, this treatment is fantastic! It goes above and beyond a standard facial with a thorough cleaning, exfoliation, two different masks with active enzymes and natural ingredients, extractions, and high-quality moisturizers. Brenna basically walked me through each step and made sure I was fully involved the whole time. Some of the enzymes ‘tingled’ but if it became went beyond my comfort level she quickly remedied it.
Galileo Summer Quest Time Is Here Again
Summer is coming! While my daughter and I both look forward to a break from our homeschool schedule, that also means we have to figure out something else so my daughter’s brain doesn’t melt. Know what I mean?
I’m so excited to share that she will, again, be attending Galileo Summer Quest this year! If you recall, that is the specially designed program for kids entering 5th through 8th grades. My daughter will still be going to the Hillsborough, CA location but there are some changes this time around. The most significant is that each session is only one week long versus two. Instead of participating in two minor subjects, campers can focus all their attention on just one major. I think this is a great idea!





