Circus Trix OC goes way beyond your typical trampoline park in to the realm of extreme air sports. But, really, you can make it as extreme as you want it. You can walk on walls and do tricks. Or you can go the mellow route by attempting to balance on the slackline over a foam pit or swing to your heart's delight on silk swings hanging from the ceiling. It just so happens that … [Read more...]
How to Spend Your Last Days of Summer Vacation in OC
I'm counting down the end of summer vacation in OC -- not because I want school to start -- only because school is starting for us. I remember being the mom without school-age kids who couldn't wait for the "big kids" to get back to school and out of my parks so we could get back to our quiet play routines. Okay, exaggerating a little, but it doesn't take much to push me over … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why You Should Relish (Rather Than Dread) Summer With Your Kids
Does summer strike fear in your heart? It's like looking at an empty page for a writer; an empty canvas for an artist. Summer seems like a blank slate to fill. The thing to remember is that summer is fleeting, just like childhood. So here are 5 Reasons Why You Should Relish (Rather Than Dread) Summer With Your Kids: Reason #1 - Slowing Down for Long Lazy Days More … [Read more...]
6 Summer Activities for Your Family Play Calendar
I put together 6 summer activities for your family play calendar. (If you aren't able to be home with our kids over summer, click over to my post on OC Summer Camps with Outdoor Themes or just plan your summer activities on the weekends.) I'm a big proponent of free play and just hanging out. I don't want you to overschedule your kids over the summer - but routines and … [Read more...]
7 Beach Playgrounds Right in the Sand
I never realized how many OC beach playgrounds we actually have for playing right in the sand! But, then again, why am I surprised with so many Orange County beaches suited for families? Years ago, I wrote up a similar list for the family travel website Trekaroo.com. You should check them out if you're planning family trips this summer. I know many of the prolific travelers and … [Read more...]