What parks are open? That's the question of the moment here in Orange County, California. The answer is that playgrounds are NOT OPEN yet in Orange County. California remains under stay at home orders where the Stay Home Q&A states: "It’s okay to go outside to go for a walk, to exercise, and … Continue Reading
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Flat Biking
No, flat biking doesn't mean biking with a flat tire! I came up with the term to describe biking on FLAT ground, preferably on an … Continue reading
Sidewalk Hiking
I could just as easily title this Sidewalk Hiking post: "Sidewalk Skipping" or "Urban Walks." The point is that walking around your neighborhood … Continue reading
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39 Stay-at-Home Kids Activities for Parents Who Need a Break
My list of stay-at-home kids activities for parents who need a break is in response to all the blog posts and articles out there that push the idea of how to keep kids busy at home or how to keep kids entertained at home so you can get stuff done. Guess what? It’s not possible! […]
Find Your Wild Calling through Richard Louv Nature Books
Each of the Richard Louv nature books I read is a gift, but his latest Our Wild Calling: How connecting with animals can transform our lives and save theirs – was an actual gift from a friend of his. I guess that makes me a friend of a friend? I told my friend that I’d […]
Places for Babies to Play: A 1970s Visual Guide
“Where are places for babies to play?” That’s one of the top questions I get from you when you’re ready for your first playground trip, but feeling unsure where to go. You know play is good for them, but the world seems so big with a little one and they can’t really DO anything yet. Right? So my […]
25 Best Family Movies to Watch on Rainy Indoor Weekends
You know I don’t often recommend screen time on this blog, but a friend asked me for suggestions on the best family movies to watch together with the kids. My kids don’t watch any TV during the week — no time with school and play! So our weekly “Family Movie Night” has turned into a […]
Make Playing Outside a Habit in 30 Days
We’re used to playing outside almost every day of the week: visiting parks, going on nature hikes, relaxing at the beach. In regular times, at some point the laundry must get done, the bills must be paid, and the dishwasher needs some loading and unloading. As a kid, I used to go on long bike rides […]