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Rainy day play

  • Yorba Linda Public Library: Read About California’s History
  • Superhero Playlist: You Don't Need Superpowers to Be Super
  • 25 Best Family Movies to Watch on Rainy Indoor Weekends
  • Make-Ahead Winter Chili
  • The BIG List of Rainy Day Play Ideas for Orange County with Kids
  • Simple, No-Cook Dinner Dip to Take to the Park
  • Make-Ahead Twice-Baked Potatoes
  • Playful Early Chapter Books for Boys and Girls - and Even Grown-Ups!
  • Outdoor Play Activities for California "Cold" Weather
  • Tidepooling in the Rain
  • Simple Play for Kids: Towels
  • Signs of a California Winter
  • 6 Things To Do Outdoors with Kids During California Winters
  • Build a Fort?
  • Color Jumping: Creativity Comes Into Play
  • Embrace Blustery Days
  • Unstructured Play with Cardboard Boxes
  • Bean Bags Don't Bounce
  • Draw a Lego and Build
  • Playing Board Games Without Rules
  • Rain, Rain, Go and Play
  • Guess the Game: Odds and Ends
  • Encourage Creativity to Raise Crafty Kids
  • Outdoor Inspiration Books
  • Deedle-Deets and Other Games to Get Your Silly On
  • Cardboard Magic: A Boat That's Not a Boat and A Plane To Make Imagination Soar
  • Noses and Toes . . . Anything Goes When Kids Get The Camera
  • More Rainy Day Play Ideas
  • Water Painted Rocks: Who Knew?
  • How Play-Doh Saved Me From Restaurant Insanity
  • Calming the Indoor Chaos: Quiet and Cozy Play Ideas
  • Dara Finds Her Dream House
  • Indoor Play Activity Ideas
  • See How We Play
  • 3 Ideas to Get Kids Playing in the Kitchen

"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

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Seasonal

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