The holidays are upon us which means family, friends, and lots of together time. While this time of year is meant to be enjoyed, let’s be honest, it can also be really challenging trying to keep the kids entertained. If you’re stuck trying to come up with ideas to keep the little ones busy, never fear! Here are 5 tips for keeping the kids entertained over the hol...

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No one enjoys moving – it’s the means to an end. While every move comes with opportunities to create new memories in a new place, it can also be stressful; especially for kids when they didn’t make the decision to move in the first place. Taking time to openly talk to your kids about your impending move can make the transition more palatable. Here are a few mor...

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A fun part of moving into a new SummerHill home is redecorating a new space. Maybe you’re welcoming a new baby or your kid is ready for a change in their bedroom. It’s time to break out the paint swatches and find a new color scheme! We spend a lot of time selecting a theme and the accompanying details but don’t spend too much time thinking about the right c...

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Gender neutral nurseries have become popular. More parents are opting for gender-neutral nurseries for lots of reasons, whether they want to create a more sophisticated room, waiting for the birth to find out the baby’s gender, expecting mixed-gender twins, or simply want something other than the traditional pink or blue. Gender neutral nurseries heavily re...

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There is something about the word tradition that equates with family time, whether that is your nuclear family (spouse and kids) or extended family (parents, aunts, uncles, cousins). This week's topic from Let's Blog Off is all about traditions:  https://letsblogoff.com/what-traditions-do-you-carry-on.html (more…)......

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Summer Fun

This gorgeous Bay Area weather has summer planning in full swing! Are you planning to stay local or head away this summer? The first move-ins will happen at The Enclave at Waverly Park in Mountain View at the end of the summer, so homebuyers will be watching their new homes come to fruition. Here are some ideas for how to enjoy your summer: (more…)......

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Here's the latest in technology, some new and some just fun to share! As Mashable shares, January has become the month to watch for what is coming up in technology, be sure to check out their 8 Gadgets to Watch in 2011 - looks like 2011 will be the year of the tablet. EcoHome Magazine shares the latest in Green Products and Technology, my favorite article was...

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It was Ghostly (see house decorated w/ ghosts)  good fun at Merimont at the 2nd annual homeowner Halloween party! [caption id="attachment_1594" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Spooky house at Merimont - Click here to view more photos from the Merimont Halloween Party"][/caption] Halloween was bright and sunshiny  - a perfect day for children a...

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Have you noticed that the news is positive one week and negative the next about the same topic?  Sometimes it is about how the reporter spins a particular subject that makes it sound really good or really bad. We each have the ability to tune out the noise.  Whether it is not watching the news or taking a break from the internet, sometimes it is just ...

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Family life is thriving at Satake Estates Residents at Satake Estates just held their first annual Summer Block Party to celebrate the creation of their fabulous new neighborhood.   This was a great opportunity for the current residents to meet each other and also the many future homeowners who are anxiously awaiting the completion of their new homes....

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