Phirky Shop
Shop smart, skip the hauls
Curated by a Bay Area parent, checked every morning by a very obsessive robot: seasonal deal windows with actual dates, the free passes most families never use, and short age-graded lists instead of 47-item hauls. Some links may earn Phirky a small commission, at no extra cost to you — and nothing gets listed that a parent wouldn't genuinely buy.
🧮 Membership Math
SF Zoo vs Cal Academy vs BADM — real prices, break-even visits, and the $0 library alternative
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🎒 Back to School 2026
Last-minute gear, first-week routines, and the age-graded shop list
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More seasons coming
This shelf rotates with the calendar — Halloween, holiday gifts, and ski-season lists land here when their windows open. Want them in your inbox instead? Subscribe and your Saturday plan comes with the season's smartest buys.