Play Ideas

Make-ahead twice-baked potatoes are part of my strategy to prepare family meals ahead of time to make room for extra play time!  I’m sharing some of my favorite make ahead …

“Where are places for babies to play?” That’s one of the top questions I get from you when you’re ready for your first playground trip, but feeling unsure where to go. You know …

Rainy day play ideas for Orange County with kids, including: rainy days indoors, outdoors, music playlists, books, and games.

To learn 10 ways to find new places to play – you first need to learn a little about your play trips guide — ME! Read why I’m the perfect …

Which of these 25 best family movies to watch for rainy indoor weekends have you seen with your kids on family movie night?

Figuring out how to barbecue near the beach is easy with suggestions for places to find grills near Orange County beaches + grilling tips.

It’s easy to find family-friendly walks near Dana Point Harbor. There are 5 walking or bike routes mapped with parks, play, & breakfast.

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens at Brengle Terrace Park in Vista offers families a Children’s Discovery Trail, musical garden, & trails.

Taking a color walk at The Getty Center gardens was the highlight of my 2011 visit. I delayed visiting The Getty Center because I heard it was not appropriate for …

“Hey Michele, what’s the hike near the coastline that might give us a peek at some whales?” was the question that came to me by way of a friend.  Hmmm …