THE IDEA Head outdoors when the wind is calling and embrace it. During our recent adventures in Hawaii, the winds in Honolulu were at times fairly fierce – at least by my Los Angeles standards (and I'm all-too familiar with the infamous Santa Ana's). The difference is that although strong, the gusts offered a cool and refreshing break from the otherwise hot, tropical … [Read more...]
My Big Explorer’s Favorite Hawaiian Adventures
I had the best of intentions for this post. I had wanted to share our Hawaii adventures with you while we were actually there. But with so much fun to be had, I just couldn’t find the time to sit down and write. Instead, this post comes to you with a little help from my big explorer (the 5 year old). On the plane ride home, I asked him to tell me about his favorite parts of … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Plant a Flower
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. THE IDEA Plant some colorful, bright new flowers. We won’t be planting our garden for a couple more weeks, so I thought it might be fun to show my 5-year-old what’s to come. And since colorful flowers offer immediate rewards for the effort, I figured it was a sure hit. OUR NOTES … [Read more...]
Picture Perfect: Aloha from Oahu!
Big surprise – we’re having a wonderful time here in Hawaii! It's just me and the five year old until my hubby and the little one fly in tomorrow, but we're holding up pretty well on our own. (Staying with a good friend and her family helps, too.)The weather in Honolulu is incredibly windy, so we haven’t braved the beach yet. And our grand plans today to hike to Diamond Head … [Read more...]
Our Spring Break Hawaiian Adventure Begins!
Things around here might feel a little different this week. That’s because our family is off to Honolulu, Hawaii for Spring break. [Insert me doing the happy dance here.] There are many outdoor adventures on the agenda, including plenty of time exploring Hawaii's nature and wildlife. You can read more about what we’ve got planned here. Promise to share all the details when … [Read more...]