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Check Out What’s Coming to Disney+ in March

by Jennifer Swartvagher

Disney+ is expanding its library again. There are a lot of new and exciting titles coming in March. Along with the seventh season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, you will be able to stream Black Panther, A Wrinkle in Time and the original movie, Stargirl.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming to Disney+ this March.

March 1 – Dr. Dolittle 2

March 1 – Ice Age

March 4 – Marvel Studios’ Black Panther

March 5 – Bedtime Stories

March 6 – The Sandlot 2

March 6 – The Sandlot: Heading Home

March 6 – The Finest Hours

March 6 – Pixar In Real Life: Brave

March 6, 13, 20 – Diary of a Future President (Episodes 8-10)

March 6, 13, 20, 27 – Disney Family Sundays (Episodes 18-21)

March 6, 13, 20, 27 – Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings (Episodes 4-7)

March 6, 13, 20 – Marvel’s Hero Project (Episodes 18-20)

March 6, 13, 20, 27 – One Day at Disney (Shorts 14-17)

March 6, 13, 20, 27 – Shop Class (Episodes 2-5)

March 6, 13, 20, 27 – Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Episodes 3-6)

March 13 – Wicked Tuna (Seasons 3-8)

March 13 – Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (Seasons 1-6)

March 13 – Stargirl

March 15 – G-Force

March 20 – I Didn’t Do It (Seasons 1-2)

March 20 – Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock! (Season 2)

March 20 – Playtime With Puppy Dog Pals (Season 2)

March 20, 27 – Disney Insider (Episodes 1-2)

March 25- A Wrinkle in Time

March 27 – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits

March 27 – Be Our Chef (Episode 1)

March 29 – Big Hero 6: The Series (Season 2)

Start your free trial with Disney+ today.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Disney+ via YouTube

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Is Your Child’s Food Fishy? What the AAP Has to Say about Safety & Seafood

by Erica Loop

Where does your child’s dietary protein come from? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 90 percent comes from non-fish sources. If you’ve heard mixed reviews on childhood fish consumption, a new report from the AAP may shed light on seafood selection.

While seafood doesn’t necessarily have to fit into the staple category of your kiddo’s food picks, it has plenty of benefits for your child as they grow. Along with providing a lean source of protein (as long as you don’t deep fry it or opt for the stick version), fish may help to increase cognitive function and prevent the risk of developing allergies in childhood.

photo: Terje Sollie via Pexels 

Even though the bountiful benefits, and the Omega-3 fatty acids it contains, are widely accepted, some parents still worry about the safety of eating seafood. The AAP report cites fear of methylmercury pollution as the top reason for avoiding fish.

Should you let mercury-related anxiety stop you from feeding your fam fish? No, and yes. Take caution when choosing fish for your child and yourself—especially if you’re pregnant. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintains a list of the good, the best and the bad when it comes to fish safety. In general, the fish with the highest mercury levels include king mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, tilefish, swordfish and bigeye tuna.

If you have questions or concerns about feeding your child fish, ask your pediatrician.

—Erica Loop

 

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Salad Products Recalled at Whole Foods & Whole Foods 365 Stores Due to Undeclared Allergen

by Erica Loop

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a salad, wrap and salad bar tray recall for products sold at Whole Foods Markets and Whole Foods Markets 365 in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Representatives from GHSW, LLC (the manufacturers of the recalled items) did not immediately return Red Tricycle’s request for comment.

The current recall was issued after the discovery of an undeclared potential allergen. The mayonnaise used to make some of the products may contain soy. If you or your child have a soy allergy, read on for more recall information.

Recalled Product Description: GHSW Salads, Wraps and Salad Bar Trays

The products in this recall were sold in two Whole Foods Markets 365 in Texas and at various Whole Foods Markets in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. These include Classic Potato Salad, Classic Tuna Salad Wrap, Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad, Traditional Egg Salad, Yellowfin Tuna Salad, Broccoli Crunch, Veggie Crudite Bowl with Asparagus and Bell Peppers and Veggie Crudite Bowl with Jicama and Mini Peppers.

For a full list of products, sizes, packaging and UPC codes, visit the FDA’s website here.

Why These Salad Products Were Recalled

GHSW found during a routine label review that the products’ packaging did not properly declare soy. While some of the products do contain the words “May Contain Soy,” all of the labels in the recall fail to correctly declare this ingredient, putting anyone with a soy allergy at risk.

There are currently no known injuries or adverse reactions caused by these products.

How to Tell if Your Salad Product or Wrap is Part of the Recall

The recall only includes products sold at select Whole Foods and Whole Foods 365 stores in the states of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Visit the FDA’s website for a full description of each product on the recall list.

What Parents Can Do

If you have one of the affected products and you, your child or anyone else in your household has a soy allergy, don’t eat it. Throw the product away or bring it back to the place of purchase for a refund. You can call GHSW with questions at 888-449-9386 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. or email info@rfgfoods.com.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Courtesy of Whole Foods Market

 

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Trader Joe’s Newest Treats Are for the Furry Friends in Your Life

by Erica Loop

Pet parents, rejoice: Trader Joe’s cat treats are almost here and they’re just purr-fect for your furry little BFF.

TJ’s has always had great foodie finds for the whole fam—and now our fave grocer wants to treat your feline family members to something tasty, too.

 

Photo: Mikhail Wasilyev via Unsplash

It’s no secret Trader Joe’s kind of has a thing for dogs: they even released an advent calendar just for dogs this past holiday season. But according to TJ’s Marketing Director Tara Miller, “We love cats and dogs, and we are introducing two new cat treats: one that’s chicken and one that’s tuna.” Speaking on the Inside Trader Joe’s podcast, Miller added: “Every cat will be happy this year. Not just dogs.”

When can you expect these new chicken and tuna cat treats to hit store shelves? Even though Miller dished on the soon-to-be introduction of these new products, she didn’t provide an exact date. Like the other items included in the “new products” section of the podcast, we only know that the treats will launch sometime in 2019.

Along with the cat treats, Miller also announced a few other new (for human) products coming 2019, including gluten-free pizza dough, more organic cookies, new salad kits, Neopolitan Joe-Joe’s ice cream, outside-in gnochhi (with the sauce inside), Caprese ravioli and a chips and guac snack pack!

Um, is anyone else suddenly starving?

—Erica Loop

 

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Cheese, Please! 19 Fantastic Grilled Cheese Recipes

by Susie Foresman

When mealtime becomes a battle, that’s when it’s time to pull out the tried-and-true grilled cheese. From a breakfast grilled cheese to a chicken enchilada version, we’ve found options to fulfill all of your cheesiest fantasies. Click through for our favorite twists on the classic sammie.

Grilled Cheese with Apple Jam

Garlic My Soul

Upgrade your grilled cheese with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Jenny and Corelyn of Garlic My Soul pair fontina cheese with blueberry jam and thinly sliced apple to create the ultimate sandwich. To grab the full recipe, click here.

The Elvis Grilled Cheese

Real Food by Dad

Elvis had a thing for peanut butter and bananas and this grilled cheese is an homage to the King himself. Bacon, bananas, peanut butter on yummy La Brea Bakery rustic white bread...it might sound strange but it is heavenly. Find out how to make it at Real Food by Dad. 

Dessert for Two

Transform fancy stuffed mushrooms into an easy-to-eat sandwich with this fab recipe from Dessert for Two. The melty cheese and crusty bread are the perfect vehicle for healthy greens and mushrooms. Get the recipe by clicking here.

Bacon, Pear & Brie Panini

The Broken Bread

Grilled cheese goes sophisticated (and indulgent!) with the addition of crispy bacon and juicy pears. Get the recipe over at The Broken Bread.

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Grilled Cheese Sandwich

The Nutritious Kitchen

Enchilada sauce, bell peppers and shredded chicken serve as the base for this genius recipe from The Nutritious Kitchen. It’s the perfect way to get kids to gobble up leftovers. Find out how it’s done by clicking here.

Artichoke Arugula Pesto Grilled Cheese

Kitchen Treaty

Kitchen Treaty offers a sophisticated take on the classic sandwich by adding fancy pesto (you can substitute a store-bought version if you don't have time to blend your own!) and some healthy greens.

Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Fontina & Provolone Grilled Cheese

Melo-Drama

This killer combo of ingredients melted together on a baguette makes your mouth water just thinking about it. Find out how to make it at Melo Drama. 

Ballpark Frank Grilled Cheese

BS' in the Kitchen

Combine two classic kid favorites in BS' in the Kitchen's filling and cheesy treat.

Tuna Grilled Cheese

Blog Chef

Even if your pantry’s looking pretty bare, chances are you still have a can of tuna hanging out somewhere back there. Use BlogChef’s awesome recipe to take tuna to the next level and keep the kiddos satisfied. Click here to get the full recipe.

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

Jane's Adventures in Dinner

If your family loves buffalo wings, this recipe from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner will be a big hit—nobody can resist the finger-lickin’ sauce and gooey cheese combo.

Blueberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich

The Blond Cook

Who said grilled cheese was just for lunch? Make it a breakfast treat thanks to this recipe from The Blond Cook.

Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese

Two Peas & Their Pod

Sneak some veggies into your kiddo’s lunch with Two Peas & Their Pod’s clever idea—even picky eaters can’t resist broccoli drenched in cheese!

Grilled Caprese Sandwich

Milk & Honey

Keep it simple but oh so tasty with Milk and Honey’s Italian-inspired sandwich recipe.

Grilled Cheese Rollups

My Little Gourmet

Flat sandwiches are so last year… These rollups from My Little Gourmet are perfectly sized for tiny hands to dunk into a bowl of soup

Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Soup Addict

Make your morning special with a the perfect breakfast sandwich from Soup Addict. It's got eggs, cheese, and sausage—what more could you want?

Avocado Green Goddess Grilled Cheese

Once Upon a Cutting Board

Avocado fans will go crazy for Once Upon a Cutting Board’s healthy take on a grilled cheese.

Inside-Out Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

The Sweet Life

It’s so crazy it just might work: The Sweets Life’s recipe for an inside-out grilled cheese is out-of-this-world delicious.

Grilled Tuna Avocado Melt

Sprinkles & Sauce

Go for a twist on the classic tuna melt with this tasty idea from Sprinkles and Sauce. Gooey cheese and creamy avocado come together come together perfectly in a surefire kid favorite.

Turkey Pesto Sandwich Melts

Domestic Dee

Keep it simple but delicious with this yummy recipe from Domestic Dee. With just pesto, mozzarella and turkey, it’s a quick way to make a weekday lunch special. To grab the recipe, click here.

What’s your favorite twist on the grilled cheese sandwich? Share your recipe in the comments below.

— Susie Foresman

 

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18 Reasons the Tooth Fairy Was a No-Show

By Jen Gregory

The Tooth Fairy was recently a no-show in my house. Sheesh! Is there anyone we can depend on these days? What a lazy, unreliable, no good, piece of… oh wait, I’m the Tooth Fairy.

My son was devastated. I told him the Tooth Fairy was busy and that sometimes it takes her a few days to show up. I also told him she would add an extra dollar for every day she was late and suggested he request her presence the following Wednesday. That was the guilt talking.

I took to Facebook to admit my crime and discovered I wasn’t alone in the “oops, I did it again” department. It turns out many parents forget about the Tooth Fairy and they come up with all kinds of excuses for her absence:

  • She got stuck in traffic.
  • She got lost.
  • There’s been an abnormally large surge in lost teeth.
  • She broke a wing.
  • She’s on vacation.
  • She was scared off by the dog.
  • She’s at a Tooth Fairy Convention.
  • The good Tooth Fairy had the night off.

I could go on and on.

The thing I love about the Tooth Fairy is that anything is possible. She doesn’t have strict protocols like Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny, which leaves plenty of room for nuance and imagination. There are infinite ways to explain her actions—the good, the bad, and the scandalous. She’s an independent woman tiny, imaginary being of human form with magical powers who can make and break the rules whenever, wherever, and however she wants. She’s pretty much my hero, which got me thinking about some more appealing explanations for her occasional frequent absences.

1.     She got her period and felt like crap.

2.     It was raining, and she just had a keratin treatment.

3.     She decided to sell all of her belongs, move into a tiny house, and spend her days making jewelry out of teeth.

4.     Digital wallet apps have made her job obsolete.

5.     She’s only doing cruise ships these days.

6.     She’s on sabbatical studying the history of origami.

7.     She’s protesting systematic racism and police brutality against people of color.

8.     Her side hustle—selling handmade gender reveal piñatas on Etsy—is proving to be very lucrative.

9.     She’s having bunion surgery.

10.  Someone gave her Hamilton tickets.

11.  Food poisoning. She’ll never eat tuna salad again.

12.  She’s in Puerto Rico helping with relief efforts.

13.  She’s the new host of the fifth hour of the “Today” show.

14.  She was on her way, but when she walked out her front door, she forgot why, so she went back inside.

15.  She was binge watching “Stranger Things” ahead of season two and lost track of time.

16.  Her phone—and Google Maps—fell in the toilet.

17.  She won the lottery.

18.  She auditioned for “The Voice” and got three chairs to turn around. (She chose Miley.)

Jen Gregory is the writer behind the blog, The Runaway Mama. She wouldn’t want to be anywhere else except home raising her boys, but like the little bunny in Margaret Wise Brown’s classic book, she sometimes wants to run away. Follow her at The Runaway Mama and on Facebook and Twitter.

 

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A Guide to the Greatest Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in the Bay

by Mireille Schwartz

Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of those amazing foods that have made the transition from being a childhood staple to an adulthood treat flawlessly. What in this wonderful foggy city could possibly be better than a gooey bread-plus-cheese-plus-butter combo? But all grilled cheeses are not created equal, so we have rounded up the best spots for you and the gang to get your fix, from purest outposts (just cheese and bread, please!) to kitchens turning out wilder options (local chèvre with apricot-jalapeño relish, to name just one). Say cheese!


Photo: Sidekick Cafe by Vanessa Druckman via Flickr

San Francisco

Sidekick Cafe & Milk Bar
Browse the ultimate cheese-centric menu in the carry-away café located next door to the Cowgirl Creamery Cheese Shop at the always awesome San Francisco Ferry Plaza. Here, they serve ’em up creamy, melty and with just a hint of sweetness. Wash it all down with a (milky, natch!) Raspberry Egg Cream Soda for an interesting, unusual finish on your palate. Yum!

Kid fave: Try their Classic Grilled Cheese sammy, perfection in its purest form.

Adult fave: You can’t go wrong with their Flatbread Cheese Melt with Kirkham’s Lancashire, Wagon Wheel, and apple chutney all blended in between.

One Ferry Building, Suite #19
San Francisco, Ca
415-392-4000
Online: cowgirlcreamery.com/sidekick-cafe-milk-bar

Photo: American Grilled Cheese Kitchen Instagram

The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen
If you’re in South Park or the Mission, drop in and visit Heidi and Nate, Co-Commanders in Cheese. Did someone say ‘Award-Winning’? Yes, we did: Heidi brought her MIT-degree scientific approach to sandwich making and has SEVEN National wins under her belt for the good stuff. Psst! They have tomato soup here, too, and technically tomato counts as a veggie, right?

Kid fave: Go for the Mousetrap—a trio of Cheddar, creamy havarti, and Monterey Jack on toasty sourdough.

Adult fave: Get Hot! Hot! Hot! with Heidi & Nate’s Jalapeño Popper—local chèvre, more of that Jack, and zesty apricot-jalapeño relish on levain.


1 South Park Ave.
San Francisco, Ca
415-243-0107

2400 Harrison St.
San Francisco, Ca
415-926-5076
Online: theamericansf.com

 


Photo: Arlequin

Arlequin Cafe
When you get your creamy, rich sandwiches here, be certain to dine with your family in the charming patio out back underneath the canopy of trees. It’s also only two-and-a-half blocks from the War Memorial Opera House, so it makes for a festive and affordable option before a family ballet outing (Nutcracker, anyone?).

Kid fave: Grilled Cheese—with a spin made with aged provolone, cheddar, gruyere, and olive-basil pesto on griddled levain bread.

Adult fave: Yes, please to the Croque Arlequin—swiss cheese, ham, Dijon mustard.

384 Hayes St.
San Francisco, Ca
415-626-1211
Online: arlequincafe.com

 

Photo: Jane

Jane
Chef Amanda Michael named this Pacific Heights eatery after her daughter. Chef Amanda herself produces, fresh every day, a variety of muffins, breads and cookies from Jane‘s ovens on the premises, plus organic salads and soups, and of course tasty cheesy sandwiches. Sophisticated and very friendly ambiance coupled with great food!

Kid fave: They can’t go wrong with Three Cheese—cheddar, swiss, provolone.

Adult fave: The delicious Jane’s Egg Sandwich—scrambled egg with homemade tomato chutney and Cheddar Cheese.
2123 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, Ca
415-931-5263

925 Larkin St.
San Francisco, Ca
415-593-5359
Online: itsjane.com/fillmore/

 

 

Photo: Mariposa Baking Co

Mariposa Baking Company
This joint is 100% GLUTEN-FREE (bonus: bakery is also peanut-free, so none of the products contain peanuts!). There’s no cross-contact with gluten because the facility is a dedicated allergy-safe kitchen. The SF Ferry Building bakeshop offers freshly baked, gluten-free breads, sweets and pastries delivered piping hot from Oakland, and the cafe is open for breakfast & lunch.

Kid fave: Signature Grilled Cheese—Simple, yet soooo good, it’s made with mild cheddar cheese on a sublime sandwich batard. The artful magic is in the bread and we swear you will never taste the gluten-free difference.

Adult fave: A pretty darn sophisticated Tuna Melt on artisan crafted gluten-free Rye bread with organic tuna salad, Samona Brinery pickles, and Swiss Cheese.

One Ferry Building, Ste. #32
San Francisco, Ca
510-595-0955
Online: pickup.mariposabaking.com/pages/san-francisco

Photo: Muir Woods Trading Co

Marin County

Muir Woods Trading Company Cafe
Food Network chef Tyler Florence dubbed this the best grilled cheese sandwich ever and even featured it on the program “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”. This hidden treasure is located in gorgeous Muir Woods (gooey sandwiches taste even better out in nature). They use a luscious triple-cream Brie cheese and serve the sammy alongside homemade organic tomato soup. Then spend the afternoon going for the hike!

Kid fave: They’ll devour the Original Grilled Cheese—plain and simple, super duper cheddariffic.

Adult fave: The world-famous Marin Melt—Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam cheese & Point Reyes Farmstead Creamy Toma.

Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, Ca
415-388-7059
Online: muirwoodstradingcompany.com/cafe.html

 

Photo: Melted

Melted
Nestled in tranquil downtown Napa, local artist Paul Slack offers creative new spins on grilled cheese sandwiches. His names are as inventive as some of the flavor combos, and to dine here with the family feels like you’re a real part of an art collective. Everything is served up on an utterly unique white bread waffle.

Kid fave: Don’t let the name fool you, it’s true love with the Singles Breaking Up—Cheddar, American, and Jack cheeses.

Adult fave: More than a mouthful, the arty version of a tuna melt Delivering the Groceries at 138 BPM features BBQ Tuna, Smoked Gouda cheese, bacon and micro greens.

966 Pearl St.
Napa, Ca
707-392-9669
Online: meltednapavalley.com

Photo: The Melt

East Bay

The Melt
This SF-based mini-chain is serving up panini-style pressed grilled cheeses throughout the West Coast, but the Berkeley joint is extra special and incredibly popular. Here, location is everything, so park yourselves in the bright picture window at a counter for people watching up and down the block while you munch.

Kid fave: Be the most popular parent on Telegraph Avenue when you dole out the Chocolate Marshmallow S’more Melt—marshmallow, chocolate, you know the drill.

Adult fave: Super satiating Italian Job—Fontina and Provolone cheeses, and grilled mushrooms served on spicy garlic bread.

2400 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, Ca
510-868-2501
Online: themelt.com/locations/berkeley

 

 

Photo: Sacred Wheel Sandwich Shop

Sacred Wheel
Half cheese store, half restaurant, the interior has a local buzz of being “for hipsters” and “locavores” but it truly has a family feel with attentive and warm counter staff, and delicious cheesy goodness everywhere you turn. It’s also the type of place where you can grab a bite and sit down at a picnic bench to enjoy a quick, casual meal either indoors or outdoors. Psst: there are cheese samples galore at the delicatessen, and their Tomato Soup side is infused with a kick of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer!

Kid fave: Hallelujah, let them eat cheese on the Grilled Cheese Trinity—Daily selection of three heavenly, divine cheeses.

Adult fave: Tasty Pimento Cheese Sandwich—House made pimento cheese, with pickles and tomatoes, on ‘Texas Toast’.

4539 Shattuck Ave.
Oakland, Ca
510-653-1353
Online: sacredwheelcheeseshop.com

Where do you take your gang when they’re craving grilled cheese sandos?

—Mireille Schwartz

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A Mini Treehugger’s Guide to Muir Woods

by Garrick Ramirez

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If your little one doesn’t exactly exhibit reverence for things older and taller than them (especially around bedtime), take ‘em to Muir Woods National Monument. It’s one of the last old-growth redwood forests on the planet and one of the only native salmon runs in California. Plus, there’s more than a few opportunities for your tiny treehugger to duck into a massive tree hollow and ham it up for your Instagram feed.

Muir Woods 2

Why It’s So Special
Muir Woods sports a variety of tree types but everyone’s here to see the Sequoia Sempervirens. These coast redwoods are the tallest—and one of the oldest—living things on earth. Why coastal? Because they like the summer fog probably more than you do; it supplies them with nearly half of their water intake. The tallest tree in Muir Woods is over 250 feet and most trees are between 600 to 800 years old. The oldest tree is thought to be 1,200 years young which is merely middle-age for redwoods.

William Kent noted how special these trees were when he and his wife purchased the land in 1905. Two years later, he donated it to the federal government and in 1908 it was proclaimed a National Monument

Muir Woods Redwoods

Happy Trails
Muir Woods sports a number of trails but most visitors are content with the Main Trail Loop. And rightly so: It’s an easy, level stroll that passes through the park’s most notable features including the hushed, awesomeness of Cathedral Grove. You can tailor the path’s length (½ hour, hour or 1 ½ hours) by choosing one of four bridges to cross to head back. Godsend for Gracos: the Main Trail is a stroller-friendly mix of boardwalk and paved road.

Muir Woods Cathedral Grove

Salmon Rush In
Redwood Creek begins on Mount Tam, winds through Muir Woods and flows out into the Pacific at nearby Muir Beach. In Winter, Coho Salmon and Steelhead Salmon (the fish formerly known as Steelhead Trout) return from the ocean to swim back upstream and spawn. You can catch them after heavy rains in December and throughout March. Watch for their offspring in summer months, darting in the deep pools that collect along the river.

Salmon Muir Woods

Earn a Badge
One of the most enjoyable aspects of visiting Muir Woods with young kids is their ability to become a Junior Ranger. Just pick up a free activity book from the Visitor Center and complete a series of hands-on exercises that guide you through the park. Upon completion, your child will be awarded a cool, wooden badge and get sworn in as an official Junior Ranger.

Muir Woods Junior Ranger

Wholesome Provisions
There’s no Coke or Cheetos in the redwoods (this is Marin after all). Instead, you’ll find a cafe offering line-caught tuna and organic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as well and the Marin Melt, a toasty sandwich that’s made with local cheeses and was featured on the Food Network’s The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

Gift Shops
Nope, it’s not a typo: the gift shops within the park are plural. Muir Woods Trading Company has all the trappings of a tourist stop (think bear statuary carved from wood) while the Visitor Center bookstore stocks a smartly-curated selection of books and toys.

The Parking Situation
You must reserve a parking spot in advance or arrange for a shuttle ride (also in advance), check out gomuirwoods.com to book your spot.

Good to Know

  • Entrance fees are $15/adults ages 16 and up and free for children ages 15 and under. Check the site for free days throughout the year.
  • The redwoods host a wide array of life and they all like the thermostat turned down low. Even when it’s warm in the parking lot, it’s cold and moist in the groves so don’t leave  jackets in the car.
  • There are two full-service restrooms at Muir Woods: one in the parking lot and another adjacent to Muir Woods Trading Company in the park.

Muir Woods National Monument
1 Muir Woods Road
Mill Valley, Ca
Online: nps.gov

Have you visited Muir Woods yet? Let us know in the Comments!

–Garrick Ramirez

All images courtesy of the author

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Just Roll With It: Atlanta Sushi Spots for the Small Set

by Phebe Wahl

Sake bombs might not be on the menu for you anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get your sushi fix. Atlanta is full of tasty and tot-friendly sushi spots where you can introduce them to this fabulous food. Read on for some spots where you can teach the kiddo’s the finer points of chopsticks.

Nakato
Offering both Hibachi and a full sushi menu, Nakato has been serving Atlanta families since 1972. They have all the fun family Japanese dining experiences covered. You want an umbrella in your little ones drink? Check. How about a hibachi experience complete with an onion “volcano” and shrimp flying through the air? Done. Oh and the Sushi is great too! When they say that they are kid friendly, they are not kidding. We celebrated my son’s sixth birthday there; naturally he came dressed as a ninja. The staff was nothing but extremely warm and gracious and when they performed the traditional birthday procession everyone’s face lit up!
Address: 1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
Phone: 404-873-6582

Shoya Izakaya
Ask anyone in the know about Shoya and the two words you will always here are: authentic and delicious. Your kiddos will love the fun and lively atmosphere and you will love the melt-in-your –mouth sushi.  The menu is substantial and there is a lot to explore beyond the typical spicy tuna roll. There are plenty of yummy non-sushi items here too. Try the udon, ramen, or yakitori. And stick around for the sweets, the tempura fried ice cream and cream soda offer a sugar buzz worth indulging in!
Address: 6035 Peachtree Rd., Doraville
Phone: 770-457-5555

Harry & Sons
Harry & Son’s makes a fun family outing. After filling your little ones belly you can stroll around the very walkable Virginia Highland neighborhood. Serving both Thai and Japanese fare, and a menu that features everything from sushi to curries and noodles, you’ll find something for everyone.  The coconut soup and Super Crunch roll are kiddo favorites. If you can get out on a school night, they offer buy one get one half off deals for sushi rolls as well as $1.00 nigiri specials.
Address: 820 North Highland Ave. NE
Phone: 404-873-2009

Ichiban
If you call Northern Atlanta home, then chances are you already know that both Ichiban locations, Alpharetta and Cumming, are always high-energy and packed to the gills with families. Relax; no one is going to look at you funny if the little one drops his chopsticks! With a super friendly staff and reasonable prices Ichiban makes for a great “first-time” family sushi experience. They do a great Habachi dinner and they also serve up some very creative rolls. With names like Chicken of the Sea, Firecracker, and Optimus Prime even the pickiest of little eaters might be convinced to give sushi a go.

Phone: 770-772-6822 (Alpharetta), 770-888-2676 (Cumming)

The Park Tavern
Yup, you read that right. Park Tavern serves sushi. It’s true; nothing about this place says sushi. It’s a park and it’s a tavern. But here’s the thing: the sushi is delicious! The Park Tavern flies in wild caught Hawaiian sashimi-grade tuna and you can taste the quality. Stand out rolls include the Cowboy roll (made with spicy Wagyu steak and potatoes!) and the Big Kahuna. If the kiddos insist, they can always opt for traditional kids menu options. And the best part? You are steps away from Piedmont Park!
Address: 500 10th St. NE
Phone: 404-249-0001

With so many kid-friendly sushi spots in Atlanta, we couldn’t cover them all. Dish! What’s your favorite spot to grab sushi with the little ones?

—Candice Rose

Photos courtesy of Nakato Restaurant via Facebook and freeborn via Creative Commons via Flickr

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