Play Ideas

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 …

“Watch more sunsets” is my 8 year old son’s goal for 2010. Along with “play outdoors more” and “read 1000 books.”  Man, how come I didn’t think of those? Contrary …

It started out innocently enough. Get up. Get out. Walk. I never expected to fall in love. The crisp morning air. The crackle of leaves underfoot. Clouds blown out by …

Beach berm play is a joy of the winter beach. Berms can be man-made, but in California they occur naturally during the winter months. We made repeat visits to a …

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 …

Promote play by playing, encouraging others to play, and sharing our experiences. That is my goal. It’s been my goal since starting this blog. This is my life. I love …

Outdoor presents are the best. If you don’t believe me, read the Grass Stain Guru’s “Dear Santa” letter. But how can you wrap up play days and deliver them to …

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 …

Outdoor play activities can be challenging when it’s chilly. Cold weather in California isn’t really that cold. Still, it’s tough to convince my friends with kids to get outside and …

Building our first fairy house nature craft (or mouse house, if you prefer) was a highlight of our weekend. This is not a new idea at all. Do an online …