Fun for Grown Ups

Nov
08

What does your sink say about you?

Posted In: Architecture, Economy, For Buyers, For the Heck of It, For the Home, Fun for Grown Ups, General Real Estate News, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Home Improvement, Photos, Uncategorized
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Have you ever pondered what your sink says about you? Have you ever walked up to a sink and thought – “Wow, this sink speaks to me?” Is it the shape? Is it the color? Is it nostalgic?  Going out on tour we get to see so many different types of sinks. And let me tell you…sinks make you think! [...]
Oct
29

Albany Haunt Raises Fear and Money!

Posted In: Alameda County, Albany, Arts and Entertainment, Community, For the Heck of It, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Neighborhood Events, Neighborhoods, Photos, Places, Uncategorized
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Albany Haunt not only raises your fear level but also raises money  for Alameda County Community Food Bank.  Krista and her family went to Albany Haunt this past weekend.  It is the brainchild of Sam DuBois, a creative teenager who decided that, in exchange for $2 and a donation to the local food bank, he would do his best to scare the bejeebers [...]
Jun
02

Soft opening at the Westbrae Biergarten

Posted In: Berkeley, Food and Dining, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats, Neighborhood Events
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I couldn’t make it to the soft opening at the Westbrae Biergarten so I sent my accomplices in crime: my husband and 2 daughters.   First mistake my honey made: went too late. Lines were very long, as expected.  (Although I guess he didn’t expect them to be)  Food took over an hour to get.  There were people everywhere. Long [...]
Feb
25

New Blue Bottle Coffee in Oakland!

Posted In: Architecture, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats, Neighborhood Businesses, Oakland, Rockridge
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I was dropping my car off at the Toyota dealership on Broadway the other day and  as I passed by Oakland Tech I looked across the street and I noticed that the W.C. Morse building was not only looking clean and beautifully renovated but it was filled with people.  I made a mental note to check it out on the [...]
Jan
31

Triple Bunk bed!

Posted In: For the Home, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids
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Maybe you have three kids? And maybe you need to put all three kids in one room?  Or maybe you have two kids but need extra storage and a reading nook.  Whatever the situation, this triple bunk bed could be a really interesting solution.   I know, I know… one of the top bunks doesn’t have a rail but you [...]
Jul
05

July 4th El Cerrito World One Music Celebration

Posted In: Community, Contra Costa County, El Cerrito, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids
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July 4th is always a rockin’ time in the El C.  A dear friend of mine, Debra Sue Kelvin, and her husband, Corey Mason, throw one heckuva party every July 4th.  This year was no exception.  Good food, good shopping, good vibes, and AWESOME MUSIC.  My daughter sure did enjoy it.  🙂 More details: http://worldoneradio.org/worldone-festival-2012/  
Oct
10

Sunday Streets Berkeley

Posted In: Berkeley, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids
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Well, its finally here.  SUNDAY STREETS, Berkeley style. On October 14th, from 11am – 4pm, Shattuck Ave will be closed to car traffic between Rose St. and Haste St.  People will enjoy cycling, strolling, skating, dancing, and playing in the open streets.  Come out for the fun! www.sundaystreetsberkeley.com