When fall hits Southern California, it’s not always easy to recognize. About the only telltale sign comes thanks to the time change – it gets darker earlier. The weather is often slow to cool, the rain elusive and fall colors tough to spot.But California’s moderate fall weather has a definite upside – it offers an array of outdoor activities worth enjoying clear through winter. … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Silly By Nature
I’ve been holding out on you, readers. Truth is, I’m a silly gal. In fact, in my family it’s kind of a running joke: Dad’s silly, mom’s a little sillier, my oldest son even more so and the 18-month-old? Well he’s so silly he’s already laughing at himself.When I’m with my family, I take pride in being playful and silly. I make up words and sounds so often that my son is always … [Read more...]
Go Fly a Kite
We’ve had our fair share of windy days recently in Los Angeles. And although it has kicked up the allergies and summoned cooler days, it also got me thinking about a great way for kids to enjoy the outdoors on a windy day: fly a kite.One of the wonderful things about living in Southern California is that you can enjoy a cool, breezy day on the beach in fall and winter, which is … [Read more...]
Outdoor Counting Fun
Part of my kindergartner’s homework last night was to go on a nature hunt. Honestly! How cool is that? Our mission: To collect items in groups of 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. (I didn’t like math growing up. But if I’d had assignments like this, things might have been different.)The weather outside was frightful: so windy my son said he was afraid he’d be blown over. We decided to brave … [Read more...]
Heeding the Call of the Wild
A few weeks ago someone asked me why I’m inspired to connect kids with nature. Seemed like an innocent enough question. But once I got to thinking, I realized the answer might be worth sharing. So here goes.In spite of having spent at least two weeks each summer in Yosemite National Park as a kid, I didn’t really feel any connection to nature until the hubby and I took a trip … [Read more...]