I love a good outdoor playdate – especially one that introduces me to a new place. Big thanks to my friend and fellow blogger, Michele of Fun Orange County Parks, for inviting the big explorer and I out recently for an Orange County park playdate at the dreamy Ralph B. Clark Regional Park. This is my kind of place. It’s full of natural attractions, yet also features some kid … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Photo Safari
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. My friend Brian is uber creative. He came up with my first ever Fun Friday idea, a peanut hunt. Whenever we spend time with him, his wife and their twin girls (who were coincidentally born just a day before the big explorer), adventures are sure to be had.During our recent stay in Oxnard, … [Read more...]
Make This a Year of Magical Moments in Nature
I’ve been reading a ton of posts lately about setting New Year’s resolutions, but try as I may, I can’t come up with a list of my own. Instead, I thought I’d share with you my favorite gift from the 2010 holidays. Why, you ask? Because this gift wasn’t just as sweet as pie; it reinforced my belief that the best thing we can give our children is our time. In our family, that … [Read more...]
Oxnard Beach Park: Perfect for a Nature Treasure Hunt
One of our favorite ways to connect with nature when we travel is by visiting parks. We spent last week in Oxnard (as we have for several years running), where along with some very good friends, we rented a beach house to slow down and recover from the mad pace of the holidays. Of course, we spent a lot of time on the beach. But we also returned to a favorite park near our … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Rain Art
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. We love playing outside in the rain. Provided there is no lightening or any torrential downpours to threaten our safety, we welcome the chance to jump in puddles, play in mud and enjoy the wet weather.During last week’s rainstorms, we decided to try something new: Rain art. The idea for this … [Read more...]