UrbanSitter Childcare Blog | Resources for Parents, Babysitters, and Nannies
Which of these Top 100 San Francisco restaurants have you tried? Take the UrbanSitter Date Night Challenge hosted by our friends at Skinny Scoop and see how you compare with others. Haven’t dined out lately? Make this your go-to list for date night ideas and for goodness sake… book a babysitter now!
You got the kids back to school and the family back into a school-time routine. Now it’s time to think about a little R & R time away from it all. Whether you make it a romantic weekend, a girls’ or guys’ trip, or you go solo, this is the perfect time of year to […]
We’ve surveyed the afterschool landscape in search of the hippest, hottest, most fun extracurricular activities for your preschool and early elementary-aged children. And we’ve scored! Some of these activities look so thrilling, you’ll want to check out their adult classes, too! Classes fill quickly, so take your pick and get your kid on the roster […]
We’ve gathered the best of the best family activities to help you plan a fun-filled July 4th holiday. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a fitness run, a pancake breakfast, a carnival or a nostalgic parade. And, of course, fireworks! Unless otherwise stated, all activities are held Wednesday, July 4th. San Francisco Bay […]
Hop to these family friendly events around the San Francisco Bay Area for a basket full of Easter fun! San Francisco Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade — Sunday, April 8th Famous (and infamous), the Union Street Easter Parade is celebrating its 21st year. And UrbanSitter is going to be a big part […]
Rainy days with children can definitely instill a feeling of panic. Gone are thoughts of going to the park or playing in the backyard. So, what’s a mom or dad to do? Here’s a list of places and activities that can ease your mind on cold and wet days — and hopefully keep your little […]
When you find yourself on a family trip to Tahoe, after a few days, your “vacation mom” self is not quite the laid-back, relaxed, happy self you’d like to be. Sometimes you just need a break. Book a sitter and try our Top 10 Tahoe Date Ideas for a much-needed hiatus. 10. Hula-Mud Pie at […]
Winter has finally arrived here in the Bay Area…in January! It’s time to pack the kids in the AWD and head to Tahoe or Reno for fun in the snow! Luckily, UrbanSitter has just opened up in the Lake Tahoe area with over 40 local babysitters, many of whom are students at nearby colleges. Book […]
Wine country vacation WITH the kids? Yes, it can be done! Here are UrbanSitter’s top 10 travel tips for visiting California’s beautiful Sonoma Valley with the family. 1. On the way into town, visit Traintown with the kids. Located one mile south of the Plaza in Sonoma, Traintown features a quarter-scale railroad. Each train ride […]