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Family travel advice, hotel features, date night ideas, and more from the team that’s been caring for San Diego families since 1981.

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San Diego Fun

Three Iconic Waterfront Museums, One Smart Deal

If you haven't been down to San Diego's downtown waterfront lately, here's your sign. Starting March 1, 2026, three of the city's most...
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San Diego Fun

The Best 9 Toys for Road Trips

Headed out of town on a road trip? Do you have young children and you're worried how you will keep them busy for...
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San Diego Fun

The Local’s Guide to San Diego Donuts

Who doesn't love a good donut? You'd probably like a GREAT donut even more! You know what you're going to get with the...
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Sitter Spotlight

Sitterwise Spotlight: Meet Roshel

Who says an adult can’t be a kid at heart? Sitterwise caregiver Roshel loves corn dogs and Pixar movies, and if she could...
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San Diego Fun

A Camping Adventure – Without the Bugs!

A toy review by Sitterwise caregiver Michelle Wright Your little ones can get a taste of the outdoors without ever leaving home! The......
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San Diego Fun

Finally! Kids music that parents enjoy too!

If you’re like most parents, you may cringe when your kid asks to listen to their CD in the car for what seems...
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San Diego Fun

Meet Lucas the Spider

“Hi. My name’s Lucas. I have too many eyeballs.” If you haven’t already, you need to meet Lucas The Spider. “Cute” and “cuddly”...
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Rave Reviews

The Koala Who Could book review

A book review by Sitterwise caregiver Katherine Denny The Koala Who Could is a precious story with a powerful meaning, encouraging you......
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Books

Mega Bloks Thomas & Friends Buildable Engine

A toy review by Amy Statezny I found these awesome Mega Blok engines at Target for $4.99 each. I bought Thomas the Train...
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Babysitter San Diego

Babysitting at the Springhill Suites Temecula | Babysitter San Diego

"The best experience! Was nervous to book a sitter for a wedding we had in Temecula. Michelle was early, brought toys, and was...
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Crafts

Ice Breaker Idea | Balloon Keep ’em Up

An in-room activity review By Bonnie Violi Indoors or out, balloon play thrills kids, especially if the kiddos get to participate in......
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San Diego Fun

Private Jets Travel Site

Some people are just nice and do things (like hard technical things, even) for people they don't even know, asking nothing in return....
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Babysitter San Diego

Rebranding: Oh, yes, we did!

Last September, my good friend Stephanie Nivinskus of Sizzle Force Marketing did a Facebook Live all about my marketing question to her:......
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