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Rainy day play

  • cooking
    3 Ideas to Get Kids Playing in the Kitchen
  • The BIG List of Rainy Day Play Ideas for Orange County with Kids
  • Water Painted Rocks: Who Knew?
  • Noses and Toes . . . Anything Goes When Kids Get The Camera
  • 25 Best Family Movies to Watch on Rainy Indoor Weekends
  • Yorba Linda Public Library: Read About California’s History
  • Superhero Playlist: You Don't Need Superpowers to Be Super
  • Make-Ahead Winter Chili
  • No Cook Dip
    Simple, No-Cook Dinner Dip to Take to the Park
  • Twice Baked
    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
  • Dana Point Harbor
    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
  • 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
  • More Rainy Day Play Ideas
  • How Play-Doh Saved Me From Restaurant Insanity
  • Calming the Indoor Chaos: Quiet and Cozy Play Ideas
  • Dara Finds Her Dream House
  • See How We Play

"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. Humbly sharing playful OC outdoor places to fit your tight budget through this unofficial and free community resource filled with time-tested recommendations from parents/caregivers like you.

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