Category Archives: natural beauty

last minute mother’s day

Still worried about what to do for Mom? (Mother’s Day is this Sunday!) Never fear, we have a few last-minute ideas that will put a smile on the face of any hardworking mama. Make a terrarium. Terrariums can be large or small, simple or elaborate. And they are always on trend these days. Use a [...]

5 favorites for a spring picnic

We have been blessed to experience a beautiful burst of sunshine over this past week in the San Francisco area, which leads us to think about springtime picnics. Here are a few of our favorite suggestions to keep spring picnics easy and yummy, with a minimal impact on the environment. Bring easy to pack kid [...]

earth day fun for little ones

It’s that time of year when we at Modern-twist prepare for Earth Day! This celebration, coming up on April 20, seems almost as big as Halloween in our San Francisco neck of the woods. Festivals, volunteer programs and family-friendly activities pop up all over the place throughout the month, reminding us to think about the [...]

easter crafts for crafty kids

Does your family celebrate Easter? Or would you just like an excuse to make some of these awesome springtime crafts with your little guys? Roll up your sleeves and unplug your kids from the TV, because we have found some amazing ideas to get your creative springtime juices flowing.             [...]

little designers at the beach: leap sandcastle contest

It’s an only in Northern California-style event! The Leap Sandcastle Contest, which took place this past weekend, is a perfect convergence, where the beauty of nature intersects with talent, hard work and creativity. The results are spectacular. This annual fundraiser takes place each fall on the sandy shores of Ocean Beach in San Francisco, overlooking the [...]