If you hike with kids, you know it’s important to have a fun destination in mind when you head out. If the journey getting there is interesting too, even better. Monrovia Falls in Monrovia Canyon Park offers perfect hiking for families. There’s a year-round 30-foot waterfall reward at the end of the hike, and lots of fun stream play and rock hopping opportunities along the … [Read more...]
How to View the Rose Parade Floats Up Close
Getting to see the Rose Parade in person is a bucket list item for any Angeleno. A few years ago, we were fortunate enough to do just that. But let me let you in on a little secret: There’s a much easier way to see the beauty of the floats than going to the Parade itself. After all, who needs to brave the early, early morning and the cold, cold temps with kids in tow? Even … [Read more...]
Things to Do with Kids in Los Angeles Over Winter Break
Your kids are excited to be out of school for winter break. You? Not so much. I get it. After all, my boys have three weeks’ worth of vacation coming. Eventually, all that excitement about winter break fades and the bickering and complaining kicks in. Our solution is to keep some semblance of structure during all that time off from school. I created this list of things to do … [Read more...]
Fall Play Trip Ideas for Los Angeles Families
If you don’t have your family calendar in front of you right now, go get it. I’ll wait ... Great! Now if the next couple of months look anything like ours, you’ll see some weekend sports activities, a bit of after-school fun and maybe a birthday party celebration or two sprinkled in. Where exactly are you supposed to squeeze in all that fun fall stuff you’ve been hearing … [Read more...]
Toddler Friendly Hikes in Los Angeles
When it comes to getting outside with toddlers, walking - aka hiking - is one of my favorite activities. Toddlers are so interested in exploring new things and taking on new skills that even a walk around your neighborhood can feel like a grand adventure. When you're ready to venture a little further from home, here are some toddler friendly hikes in Los Angeles that we … [Read more...]