Rainy day play

My recipe for Cardboard Magic: Mix one grown husband with 2 kids and a large cardboard box. Instruct husband on sharp object safety. Cover  eyes and try not to think …

Dara and I talk about play. Like, a lot.   Simple play is something we think is highly underrated. Sometimes, all kids need is a prop to get excited about …

I just took 345 photos off the digital camera we’ve been letting the kids use since last August.  I know this isn’t a new exercise, but I get a kick …

Rainy day play ideas are in order when spring showers fall. I’m hearing about snow in some parts of the country, so a little rain for a day is almost …

My daughter LOVES to paint and I LOVE her artwork. I even wrote a post about our painting adventures last summer. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the time to set …

This Superhero Music Playlist should inspire little imaginations. I love that my 8 year old son came up with the title for this post. I can’t tell you how excited …

I have a love/hate relationship with Play-Doh.  All the mixing, molding, shaping and tasting (oops, that’s just my 2 year old) inspires creative play.  How can you not love a …

We play outdoors in any kind of weather, unless safety is an issue. So in Southern California with street flooding, lightning, mudslides, and trees down – playing outdoors the last …

After searching high and low for almost thirty years, I have finally found my dream home. It has three fabulous floors which offer plenty of space for entertaining friends. The …

Indoor play activities are everywhere on the web, just hard to find. Even if you get outdoors this winter, you’ll no doubt be spending a bit more time indoors than …