Making Bubble Catchers
My mother is a master inventor. I should call her Mama-MacGyver. Or Grandma-MacGyver now. Introducing her latest invention: kitchen tongs as bubble catchers. My son added the bungie cord. We …
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Natural History in Santa Barbara
Played at: The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Check for fish in the stream and explore the nature trail in back
How to Make Scissors from Weeds
Step 1: Find a field of weeds (above). Step 2: Find these spiky numbers. Step 3: Use your thumbnail to pierce through one stem. Feed second stem through hole in …
I Vowed to Play
We watched our wedding video in honor of our 15th anniversary last year. My vow to play stood out this time. Obviously, the word still inspires me and as a …
Daylight Savings Inspires Childhood Play Memories
Growing up I played to the point of exhaustion on a daily basis, usually with my sister and cousin in tow. Spring still brings a thrill for me. Daylight Savings …
Non-Traditional Playgrounds: Who Says It Has to Be Commercial?
Here’s someone who rejects the idea that kids need commercial playground equipment. The content of Playscapes:A Blog About Playground Design is inspiring, creative, colorful, and unique. Thanks to Annie for …