Play Ideas

Feet. I marvel at mine for all the things they can do. The load they carry. I’m conscious that not everyone has them, so they are worth appreciating. For Simple …

Dara came up with brown bags as a Simple Play Wednesday idea.  A brown bag – or two or three or four – can bring all sorts of creative play …

Flashlights are the shining stars of child’s play! Our power went out last week and I went to my emergency box to pull out one of six flashlights I have …

New playground post going up tomorrow, but this sunny day is calling me outdoors! Maybe you can take your little one out and see what you can see? Have you …

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 …

All it took was a piece of black cloth and some duct tape. Welcome to the family, Batman. Thank you for rescuing me countless times from my Mommy chores. Emptying …

Pitcher Park in Orange is a welcoming corner park filled with lush gardens, fruiting trees, and a relaxing picnic area. It’s also a historical treasure and home to Pixies in …

I was thinking “not.” I swear I’ve become a playground snob after visiting the many unique and amazing Orange County playgrounds. So when we headed up north to the Bay …

Dear Mom, Thanks for playing with me. Thanks for letting me climb trees and pick blackberries. Thanks for making sure I got dirty making mud pies and running around barefoot …

Leo Lionni and Arnold Lobel books prove that mice are smart. At least, that’s what you’ll think after you read these two favorites to your kids. Turns out my favorite …