Beach

Now that the holidays are over, I try to shift down. Did you know there’s a whole movement devoted to this endeavor? Slowing down and connecting to each other. There’s …

Three things you may already know about me: I hate crowds. I’m a weather geek. It’s a priority for me to give the kids outdoor time every day. Thank goodness …

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 …

The hardest thing about a trip to Calafia Beach is pronouncing it! It’s part of San Clemente State Beach, except you’ll pass the State Beach entrance on your left and …

I was thinking “not.” I swear I’ve become a playground snob after visiting the many unique and amazing Orange County playgrounds. So when we headed up north to the Bay …

Ladybugs! The kids and I leisurely strolled across the wide lawn at Oxnard Beach Park over spring break. We were on our way from the playground to the beach, when …

My mom always says “It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind.” And I do, often. Just ask my husband. What if changing your mind is more than just a …

“Watch more sunsets” is my 8 year old son’s goal for 2010. Along with “play outdoors more” and “read 1000 books.”  Man, how come I didn’t think of those? Contrary …

Beach berm play is a joy of the winter beach. Berms can be man-made, but in California they occur naturally during the winter months. We made repeat visits to a …

Ocean Love I stand on the bluffs Intent on the view Waves from far away. Big nature places I treasure For making me feel small.