Love Bugs at the Insect Discovery Lab

Love Bugs at the Insect Discovery Lab

My friend and I took our girls to attend the VIP behind the scenes adventure tour for the Insect Discovery Lab in San Francisco. I had no idea what to expect, but as I was driving to 699 Mississippi Street on Potrero Hill, all I kept wondering was, “Would a Marin family drive all the way out here?”

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What's Happening This Weekend (February 6-8)

What's Happening This Weekend (February 6-8)

Rain is in the forecast but that doesn't have to stop all of the fun. There's so much to do this weekend both in and outdoors. Some events are subject to change due to inclement weather so be sure to check with the event organizers. And when the rain stops you won't want to miss the Top 10 Marin County Waterfall Hikes.

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Win 6pc Box of Chocolate Truffles from SweetE Organic

Win 6pc Box of Chocolate Truffles from SweetE Organic

Win a 6 piece box of the most exquisite gourmet chocolate truffles from Coco Delice, courtesy of my favorite sweet shop, SweetE Organic in Strawberry Village, Mill Valley. Winners will be drawn from Ronnie's Awesome List website subscribers and notified by email. Enter by February 12th to win. Good luck!

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Kids' Valentine's Day Book Recommendations

Kids' Valentine's Day Book Recommendations

I LOVE reading! In the spirit of love, since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, consider these great holiday book recommendation from Susan Kunhardt, Children's Book Buyer at Book Passage for children ages 1-12 years old.

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Q & A with Mary Dore, Director of “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry"

Q & A with Mary Dore, Director of “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry"

She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” is the first feature document telling the inspiring story of the birth of the Women’s Liberation Movement from 1966-1971. Director, Mary Dore, cleverly weaves together archival footage, photographs and rare interviews with the leaders who shaped this movement reflecting back on this time in history. Mary will be in attendance along with some of the women when it debuts in theaters around the Bay Area on February 6th. I spoke to Mary about her film.

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Winter Break Week Camps

Winter Break Week Camps

Many schools are closed for mid-winter break, February 16-20, and camps are a great time where kids can pursue all kinds of interests and in Marin and beyond. There is no shortage of great options. 

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Get Ready Marin

Get Ready Marin

When a natural disaster strikes the Bay Area will you be ready to help your loved ones? Earthquakes, wildfires and floods are all imminent possibilities so now is the time to get everyone in your family prepared. Classes for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Disaster Preparedness Training, and Search & Rescue (SAR) are now available.

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Q & A With Jennifer Senior, Author of All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood

Q & A With Jennifer Senior, Author of All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood

Jennifer Senior is a contributing editor for New York Magazine and New York Times best selling author of, “All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood” now out in paperback. Her book analysis the effects of children on their parents based on case studies and her own observations. She will be speaking at Marin Country Day School in Corte Madera on January 27, 7:15-8:45pmI’m excited to share an exclusive interview with Jennifer Senior.

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