When you think of taking your kids to the park, what image comes to mind? When my boys were young, a “park” visit pretty much meant heading to our local playground for time on the play structure, in the sandbox or on the swings. As the kids have grown, so has our definition of park time, which now includes visits to all sorts of outdoor places in Los Angeles. Turns out that … [Read more...]
Visiting Kidspace Museum in Pasadena
If you have children of different ages, you know how challenging it can be to find places to go that keep everyone happy. Most museums may be appealing to school-aged kids, but leave younger kiddos tired and whiny. And while playgrounds can easily entertain the little ones, older kids might be interested in exploring beyond the sandbox. If this scenario sounds familiar, this … [Read more...]
Things to Do in Los Angeles this Spring with Kids
I think spring in Los Angeles is a little underappreciated. After all, it’s wedged in between the excitement of winter holidays and the lure of warm, carefree summer days. It almost gets lost in the seasonal shuffle. And in spite of the warming temps, it’s still easy to settle in to routines that don’t involve much time outside. Instead of bemoaning windy days or planning … [Read more...]
Science and Nature Summer Camps in Los Angeles
When it comes to summer camps, Los Angeles has them in all shapes and sizes. Sleep away camps, beach camps, art camps, coding camps, sports camps and more. It seems like there’s something for everyone. Personally, I find it all kind of overwhelming. Which is why I wanted to create this guide to science and nature summer camps in Los Angeles. I’ve spent a TON of time over the … [Read more...]
U-Pick Oranges in Los Angeles
Picking oranges seems like a quintessentially Southern California activity. Growing up, I remember picking (and eating!) oranges right off the trees in our backyard. But my kids aren’t so lucky. We don’t have any orange trees in our backyard and we don’t have any nearby friends with orange trees in their backyards, either. So what’s a mom to do? Search for U-pick oranges … [Read more...]