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Shari (Wargo) Stamps is a writer,planner, mom, and teacher who has been teaching grades 2-8 through Ohlone College's community programs since 2005, and also works as a deal sleuth for Plum District (a daily deal site for moms and families). After graduating with a degree in creative writing from San Francisco State University, Shari covered education for a local newspaper, then began work as a content assistant at the George Lucas Educational Foundation where she learned a ton about the state of education, contacting celebrities for interviews, and fun HTML and video tricks for the foundation's national magazine and Web site. Aside from writing for publications, Shari has also begun creating events like marriage proposals (see Semper Prolific's page on Facebook), and writing the blog Mama Rants & Saves. Shari is a new mama, who enjoys organizing family adventures, meals and activities in the Bay Area. She has a passion for eating delicious food, Irish countrysides, movies and events, visiting the Palace of Fine Arts, rose flavored gelato, and basically all the glorious wonders that San Francisco has to offer women, moms and families. If you have a San Francisco charity or cultural event, restaurant, boutique, spa, or salon you would like covered on Miss A, please contact Shari at shari_stamps@yahoo.com.

Recap: Big City Moms’ Biggest Baby Shower Ever

Big City Moms' Biggest Baby Shower Ever

BECO showed off their carriers with adorable props, and let moms take pictures in front of their backdrop. They also handed out handy snack bags and teething necklaces. (Photo Credit: Shari Wargo Stamps)

San Francisco’s first Big City Moms’ Biggest Baby Shower Ever was a huge success. From the convenient venue location with [...]

Recap: Bay Area March For Babies 2013

Bay Area March for Babies 2013

Very Cherry Jelly Belly started the walk with a fun dance and cheer. (Photo Credit: Shari Wargo Stamps)

Over 3,000 walkers participated in the Bay Area March for Babies walks on Saturday, April 27, 2013 with the hopes of raising awareness and funding for the important work that March of Dimes does locally [...]

March For Babies San Francisco 2013

March of Dimes: March for Babies

(Photo Credit: March of Babies, Bay Area Chapter)

According to the March of Dimes, any baby born before thirty-nine weeks is born preterm, meaning they aren’t fully developed, and may have more instances of hospitalization and illness than babies who stayed in the womb longer. Because 9.2 percent of babies born in t [...]

San Francisco’s Biggest Baby Shower Ever

Women at baby shower event

Credit: Brittany Lauren Photography

One of the grand perks of being a pregnancy is getting a baby shower, but figuring out what to register for can be daunting. Enter Big City Moms’ Biggest Baby Shower Ever, an event normally held in NYC and LA that’s bringing San Francisco’s expectant mamas face-to-face with baby [...]

Babes And Babies Event At St. Mary’s Cathedral In San Francisco

Moms shopping at Appel and Frank event

Appel & Frank is holding their annual Babes and Babies event for expectant moms and parents of children ages four and under this Saturday, November 3 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. Every year the first 200 families to arrive get a goodie bag, but this year the Giftly tote also will come [...]

Recap: Birth And Baby Fair In San Mateo

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These Knitnut by JL hats stood out at the BBF with their vibrant colors, and one lucky winner got one for free. Photo by: Shari Wargo Stamps

There was a large turnout for the San Francisco Birth & Baby Fair (SF BBF) held in San Mateo on Saturday, June 23. Moms-to-be learned about [...]

Ghirardelli Square KidsBash To Benefit Help A Mother Out

KidsBash 2011. Photo Credit: James Hall Photography

Ghirardelli Square is hosting their Third Annual KidsBash on Saturday, June 30, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

KidsBash 2011. (Photo Credit: James Hall Photography)

The KidsBash is a street fair for families, with fun activities geared toward children ages 10 and under. Ghirardelli Square’s management team plans the bash a year in [...]

San Francisco Birth & Baby Fair At San Mateo Event Center

Photo Courtesy of: SF Birth & Baby Fair

Moms-to-be love the Spa Lounge Photo Courtesy of: SF Birth & Baby Fair

Get ready for the Summertime San Francisco Bay Area Birth & Baby Fair! Whether you are just starting to think about getting pregnant, already are, or have a little one, the Birth & Baby Fair is the event to attend [...]

Second Annual Promise Walk For Preeclampsia In San Jose

Photo courtesy of The Promise Walk in San Jose

One in 12 pregnant women are diagnosed with preeclampsia, which causes a rise in blood pressure that may lead to a serious illness or death of a mom and infant. This debilitating condition often requires pregnant women to stay for an extended time at the hospital and deliver their babies early, resulting in a [...]

California’s Baby and Kidz Expo at Alameda County Fairgrounds

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The Alameda County Fairgrounds will be hosting California’s Baby & Kidz Expo this Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This single-day expo is sponsored by local radio and news stations, like Alice 97.3, Bay Area Parent, and the Bay Area News Group, and is packed with family fun.

For $10 per [...]

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