Play Ideas

Hi! I’ve been following your posts for years now and love them all! One problem…….my boys are growing up! How about a whole blog post on good parks for older …

Sure, we play outdoors. However, the public library is also an adventure for us and it saves us tons of money. My kids are book-a-day readers.  The best early chapter …

Yorba Linda Public Library has a great kid section with a special shelf for Caldecott Medal recipients. Don’t miss the beautiful rose garden and water fountain near the main entrance. …

Yes, even I have trouble coming up with weekend play plans!  It’s kind of like planning the family meals – I have no problem making homemade food, but planning the …

You probably think I’m all “extreme nature girl” who goes backpacking and camping with my family all the time. You might have an idealized picture of me as a fearless …

January is a dumb time for New Year’s and resolutions!  As a mom, I’m exhausted. I can’t think past all the holiday festivities, winter vacation, and family get-togethers. My youngest …

I’m out in nature all the time and we’ve bought the butterfly kits and watched them grow — but seeing a Monarch butterfly life cycle out in a natural setting …

My first adventure to Trestles with my family was when the trestle was still made out of wood. I wrote about “Beach Walking for Families in a Surfer’s Paradise.” In June …

The Laguna Niguel Public Library was remodeled in 2012 and features a large children’s section. Family-friendly? Kids Section? Separate kids section with 2 small reading tables for toddler size – with …

Dana Point Public Library has a modest kid section with new releases and separate area of picture books. Family-friendly? Kids Section? Small separate kids section with reading table for kids …