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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Water Parks

Make sure that you pack the essentials for your visit - swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, sandals and towels for a day of fun!

Boomerang Bay (4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara) 


Boomerang Bay is located inside the California Great America theme park in Santa Clara and is included in the admission fee. The complex offers a huge lagoon, spray ground of interactive fountains, lazy river for inner tube lounging, a wave pool, and poolside cabanas for rent. Most water rides are not suitable for toddlers, but they sure will enjoy it. Right outside the Boomerang Bay is Planet Snoopy, where the little ones can enjoy low key rides and attractions that are suitable for tots.

Hours and opening days change seasonally, check the website calendar here: www.cagreatamerica.com/hours-directions

Adult - $45.99, children 3 and under – free. Membership and discounted packages available online.
Great America
Prewett Water Park (4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch)


Seasonal city Water Park with pools, water slides for toddlers and big kids, waterfalls, a floating bridge, shallow tadpool.

Hours and opening days change seasonally, check the website calendar here: www.ci.antioch.ca.us/citysvcs/prewett/park-calendar.htm

Adult - $12-14, children 30” and shorter – free. A nice pricing information: after 4pm, the price drops to $6. Membership and discounted packages available online.
Antioch Water Park
Waterworld California (1950 Waterworld Pkwy, Concord) 


Waterworld California is an outdoor waterpark located in Concord. The park is known for its great water slides, but the two toddler areas are making it great for the little ones.
Treasure Island is a large, interactive water-powered playground, with tunnels, slides and interactive water obstacles.
Lil’ Kahuna’s Waterworks is a renovated sprayground with more than 15 wet-and-wild elements complete with everything from tipping buckets to pint-sized water slides. The nearby shaded seating makes it great for parents, too.
Also available at the park: BBQ area, cabana rentals, and gift shops.

Hours and opening days change seasonally, check the website calendar here: www.waterworldcalifornia.com/hours.php

Adult - $35.99, children 3 and under – free. Membership and discounted packages available online.
Waterworld California
Aqua Adventure (40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont) 


Lazy River, splashy water play structure, pool and a few big water slides = Lots of fun! Aqua Adventure is affordable compared to other waterparks, it is not huge, but great for little ones.

Hours and opening days change seasonally, check the website calendar here: www.goaquaadventure.com/schedule.php

Adult - $18.99, juniors (under 40”) - $13.99, children 3 and under – $3. Fremont residents get a discount. A nice pricing information: if you don’t plan to get wet, get the Spectator ticket for $18.99, and upon leaving get $8 refund if wristband returned still on wrist (not available on Saturdays or for Special Events).
Aqua Adventure

Silliman Aquatic Center (6800 Mowry Ave, Newark)


Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful, it's always nice in Newark’s exciting indoor water park located at the Silliman Activity Center.
With lazy river, two mid-size water slides, lap pool, massive play structure for littles and in-pool basketball, it is a great family outing. All pools are heated year long.

Hours and opening days change seasonally, check the website calendar here: www.newark.org/departments/recreation-and-community-services

Adult - $9, juniors (3-17) - $7, children 3 and under – $3. Membership and discounted packages available online.
Silliman Aquatic Center

Robert Livermore Community Center Pools (4444 East Ave, Livermore)


The new Robert Livermore Community Center has two pools: a zero-depth pool with an interactive play structure and a water slide, perfect for tots (open in 2016 from May 14 to September 18), and a 13-lane lap pool (open year-round).

Hours and opening days change seasonally, check the website calendar here: www.larpd.org/brochures/Summer_2016_Brochure_web.pdf#page=6

Adult - $6, juniors (under 48”) - $4, children 2 and under – free. A nice pricing information: if you don’t plan to get wet, get the Spectator ticket for $5. Membership and discounted packages available online.
Livermore Community Center Pools

Raging Water (2333 S White Rd, San Jose)


Raging Waters San Jose is celebrating its 30th season as Northern California’s premier water park destination. Enjoy scenic panoramic views of Lake Cunningham and the San Jose Foothills, over a million gallons of water attractions, and 23-acres of family fun!
The most popular family attractions include a huge Wave Pool, Endless River and Family Raft Ride. That said, most of the attractions are not suitable for toddlers, and are more for the older adventure seekers.

Hours and opening days change seasonally, check the website calendar here: www.rwsplash.com/hours-and-directions/calendar

Adult - $32.99, juniors (under 40”) - $26.99, children 2 and under – free. Membership and discounted packages available online.
Raging Water

Challah Bread Baking

Every Friday, Daniel and I are baking Challahs together.
Daniel help me add the ingredients to the mixer bowl, mix, knead, shape, and braid the Challah dough. He love helping with the egg wash ("painting the challah") and sprinkle it with sesame seeds (yes, he often like doing it one sesame seed at the time...).

We do a lot of cooking and baking activities together, but this one is probably our favorite. We sometimes add chocolate chips or dried fruit to the dough, we do it in different shapes, and we always find new ways to make it fun.



Challah

Ingredients (makes 2 medium challahs):
1 lbs flour
1 tbsp (17 grams) dry yeast 
1/2 cup + 1tbsp sugar
1 egg
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use Canola)
3/4 tbsp salt

Directions:
Combine yeast with a little bit of the water and 1 tbsp sugar and set aside.
Add to the mixer bowl flour, sugar and salt. 
Make a well in the center of the flour and add the yeast mixture.
Turn on the mixer on medium speed, and add 1/2 cup sugar, egg, oil and water, and mix until combined to a dough, about 5-7 minutes.
Knead the dough for a few more minutes by hand, put in a clean bowl with a little oil and cover. Let rise for about 1 hour, knead for a minute, and let rise for another hour, until doubled. 
Create 6 small balls, roll into ropes, and braid two challahs challah. 

There are many challah braiding shapes online, I like the simple 3  ropes braid. Search YouTube for fun new ideas!


 



  

Weekly Picks - August 15-21, 2016

Check out our weekly picks for August 15-21. Lots of music, festivals, nature, creativity and family fun awaits! 

Our weekly picks are published on Sunday, just in time for you to get ready for the week. Want to get all this info via email every Sunday evening? Sign up for our newsletter here.

Want more options or plan ahead? check out our calendar for more activities, as we update it daily! http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html

Monday, August 15, 2016:
 Tuesday, August 16, 2016: 
  • The exciting Pop Up Park in Los Altos will be open most of August with live music, movies, and entertainment. Check out the online event calendar for all the details.
  • Get your groove on at the Music Fun under the Sun in San Jose.
  • AAH Happy Farm will be open to the public today. Free, donations are welcome. Read about our visit to this lovely place here.
  • Magic Lantern 3D Light Show - "Sea-ing is Believing" takes viewers through the celebration of water flow. The Courthouse facade will morph into a colorful and exhilarating ocean adventure scene filled with abstract rain dances and with even some surfing in between!
  • Crosspoint Playhouse is an indoor playtime geared for kids 5 years old & under. With arts and crafts, circle time that coordinate with a special theme, bounce houses, and lots of toys for all. This week's theme is Beach Day.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016:
  • The exciting Pop Up Park in Los Altos will be open most of August with live music, movies, and entertainment. Check out the online event calendar for all the details. 
  • Summer Music Series in Sunnyvale 
  • Dance Class in Los Altos 
  • Attend Animal Show at Happy Hollow. 
  • Storytime, crafts and music at Lemon Tree Santa Clara - registration required.
  • Happy Birds in San Carlos - These avian performers have been featured on The Tonight Show, Pet Star and The Ellen Show. Their repertoire includes: animal impersonations, singing opera, crying like a baby, and even a song called Clementine!
  • Toddler Time at Ardenwood Farm - Bring the tiny tots out for an exciting morning at the farm. There are tons of activities in different stations for the kids to play (normally the garden, corn, laundry) plus the animals to see! Entrance fee: $3.
Thursday, August 18, 2016: 
Friday, August 19, 2016:
Saturday, August 20, 2016:
  • The exciting Pop Up Park in Los Altos will be open most of August with live music, movies, and entertainment. Check out the online event calendar for all the details. Tonight is Inside Out.
  • Attend Animal Show at Happy Hollow.
  • The Goodnight, Construction Site! Musical is showing this month in San Francisco. This is a musical not to miss, and fun for all ages. 
  • Take the kids to the Facebook's Farmers market in Menlo Park. Kids' zone includes  complimentary face painting, jump houses, arts & crafts and more!
  • Llama Llama Red Pajama Dance Party in San Jose - Put on your party clothes and get ready to move, groove, read, and play with your favorite storybook characters. 
  • Pressing Plants in Fremont - Flowers are fun for the whole family. Learn how to press and preserve plants of all types, and take home your finished flower to enjoy.  
  • Free Outdoor Movie (Fremont).
  • Get your groove on at the Music Fun under the Sun in San Jose.
  • BADM Birthday Bash (Sausalito) -  You're invited to the Bay Area Discovery Museum's 25th Birthday Bash! Festivities include: bounce castles, karaoke musical, performances, photo booth, face painting, time capsule, Wells Fargo stagecoach rides and more.
Sunday, August 21, 2016:
  • The exciting Pop Up Park in Los Altos will be open most of August with live music, movies, and entertainment. Check out the online event calendar for all the details.  
  • Attend Animal Show at Happy Hollow. 
  • The Goodnight, Construction Site! Musical is showing this month in San Francisco. This is a musical not to miss, and fun for all ages.
  • Enjoy a Sunday Funday in Palo Alto with pool party, activities for kids and more.
  • Don't miss Redwood City's kids' music series - Kichella 2016! Fun environment for kids to dance and enjoy live music, along with an inflatable play-land.
  • Get your groove on at the Los Gatos Music in the Park.
  • Story Time & Family Walk at the SF Botanical Garden - Join SF Botanical Garden's team in the cozy children's book nook for lively readings of nature-themed stories. Afterward, families can enjoy a special docent-led family Garden walk that brings the stories to life. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
  • Bricks by the Bay 2016 Public LEGO Exhibition in Santa Clara.