Play Ideas

Once upon a time, in a land far away . . . a mom had time to think. (I know. This NEVER happens. Even in fairytale world. Just play along.) …

My friend, Christie, texted me about the Huell Howser Exhibit at Chapman University when it first opened to the public in March 2014. The anniversary of Huell’s passing (January 2013) …

Visit the Southern California Montane Botanic Garden and Children’s Outdoor Discovery Center for a short hike near apple picking in Oak Glen.

The Resorts at Dana Point are founding partners in the Reef Check Foundation’s Adopt-a-Reef program. Reef Check trains and supports a network of volunteer divers to monitor over 100 protected underwater …

My husband and I have date night almost every night. Sometimes we read. Sometimes we watch TV. Sometimes we just talk. After the kids go to bed it’s just “our …

John “Verm” Sherman’s photography classes at the 2014 Asilomar Family Nature Summit were completely enlightening and disheartening all at the same time. I took 3 classes with Verm over the …

Did you know the California Library Association’s summer reading theme is Paws to Read?  Local public libraries in OC have special programs scheduled throughout the summer coinciding with their FREE summer reading programs. Our family …

Play doesn’t happen without boredom. Think back to your own childhood. When did the really fun stuff happen? I bet it was when you were bored. I remember one particularly …

Have you ever felt the thrill of whale watching from a boat? You have the advantage of a captain who knows the local waters and regular locations of the whales. But …

My mom is so wise . . .  Sssshhhh! Don’t tell her I said that. My mom is so wise . . . that if you’ve known me for any …