If you’ve never been to a quinceañera, you’re in for a treat. Typically, the quinceañera begins with a religious ceremony, usually a mass at a Catholic Church. The quinceañera will enter first, followed by her court if she has one.
Read ArticleIf you’re planning a party to celebrate a bat/bar mitzvah, quiceañera, or sweet 16, we have tips for you!
Read ArticleIt’s never too early to plan ahead, especially when you are expecting guests in your home for a quinceañera celebration. Consider these tips for fun and festive home entertaining.
Read ArticleCelebrated in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean, as well as Latino communities in the U.S. and elsewhere, a quinceañera is both a religious and social event that emphasizes the importance of family and society in the life of a young woman.
Read ArticleWhether your child is the host or the guest, you can make teaching children party etiquette fun.
Read ArticleIf planning a birthday party is something your child wants, it can either be a fun experience or complete torture for Mom and Dad. Here are my best birthday planning tips (with help from other Monterey parents!).
Read ArticleCelebrate safely and joyfully with kids this New Year’s Eve — from creative crafts and countdowns to downtown festivities and early-day “noon” celebrations. Noon Year’s...
Read ArticleThe Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps is helping families across Monterey County celebrate the holidays by distributing 1,500 hams to local families and community service...
Read ArticleHoliday savings return to Seaside this weekend as Seaside Grocery Outlet hosts its annual Buy One, Get One Half Off (BoHoHo) Sale on Saturday, December 6, from 8:00 a.m....
Read ArticleAs we teach kids to be engaged community members, volunteering and donating to others is an essential opportunity. Serving your neighbors is a rewarding and...
Read ArticleMichael Blackburn, music and performing arts teacher for Bay View’s lower and upper campuses in Monterey takes us behind the scenes as he prepares his...
Read ArticleRediscovering the heart of the holidays by embracing the chaos, nostalgia, and fleeting magic of raising young kids. I emerged from the shed, covered in cobwebs, dust,...
Read ArticleSome of our favorite traditions this time of year are making seasonal nature crafts. Not only are they beautiful and unique but they get us...
Read ArticleIt’s time for the annual tradition of hunting for Easter Eggs. Here are a variety of 2025 events scheduled for the Central Coast.
Read ArticleThis year, skip the kits and create Easter Eggs that look like little works of art. Here are four suggestions for creative eggs that are way better than solid colored eggs.
Read ArticleEaster is almost here. This year we celebrate on April 12! Here are 4 fun Easter projects that use relatively common supplies you probably already have at home.
Read ArticleBelow are 8 ideas for Easter traditions you can try with your own kids. Pick and choose a few of them each year … and stick with the ones your family loves!
Read ArticleAre you looking for Easter crafts for the kids? Here are four fun classes that kids will love.
Read ArticleWhen most people think of pumpkin picking, they imagine a trip to a farm or patch—but in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, families can dive...
Read ArticleHalloween is just around the corner, and for some families, traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating at night isn’t the best fit. Whether you’re looking for a safer,...
Read ArticleFall festivals, family fun, and Halloween events for a month filled with good times in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. Check back frequently as we add new events.
Read ArticleIt’s an October ritual that the entire family loves: heading to a pumpkin patch for that perfect pumpkin and a slew of seasonal family photos. Here are the pumpkin patches in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.
Read ArticleIt's time to head out for that annual tradition of a visit to a pumpkin patch. If you're looking for one conveniently located in Salinas,...
Read ArticleFisherman's Wharf Association will hold its free 6th Annual Halloween on the Wharf at historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California, on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Come in costume and...
Read ArticleMore than 8,000 additional residents will be served free Thanksgiving meals across Monterey County Thanksgiving will be brighter for hundreds of local families thanks to...
Read ArticleAhhhh, October! The Monterey Peninsula experiences cooler temperatures and fewer crowds. And, while we generally think of the east coast when we think about fall...
Read ArticleHere are a selection of books on the practice of gratitude for all ages.
Read ArticleA sense of gratitude has been associated with greater life satisfaction, better health, happiness, optimism, and satisfaction with social relationships, among other positive outcomes.
Read ArticleIt’s the time of year when we gather around the table with family and close friends to enjoy a large, scrumptious meal and think about what we are grateful for in our lives.
Read ArticleLooking for suggestions for Thanksgiving-themed books for your family? We have them for all ages.
Read ArticleMonterey County is home to one of the most famously romantic towns in the world—Carmel-by-the-Sea. Its fairytale cottages, breathtaking ocean views, and world-class dining make...
Read ArticleHere are four easy-to-make crafts that are perfect for keeping kids busy around Valentine's Day. They also make great Valentine's Day gifts for classroom giving....
Read ArticleWhile Valentine’s Day is commercialized as a romantic day for couples, it can also be a day celebrated by families. Including our children in Valentine’s...
Read ArticleI buy something for my daughter. A 2016 Today poll of 1500 people indicated that 85% of parents buy something for their children for Valentine’s Day.
Read ArticleWith Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we found a handful of really cute, really easy Valentine’s Day crafts. Using items you may already have around the house, you’ll be decorating with love while keeping the kids busy.
Read ArticleJust in time for Valentine’s Day, here are thirteen creative ways to show your child a little extra love.
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