Our Sunday visit to Kidspace Children’s Museum was prompted by an idea I had to adopt caterpillars so the boys could watch them grow into butterflies, then set them free. (From March 17 through April 17, you too can adopt a caterpillar at Kidspace for $5 a piece.) The added bonus of our visit was getting to spend a couple of hours exploring some 2.2 acres of outdoor learning … [Read more...]
The Best Spots in Los Angeles for Winter Outdoor Fun
Los Angeles has its fair share of traffic problems, smog, rude, stressed-out drivers and overcrowded attractions. But as a native, I can tell you that the amazing weather almost makes up for all of that. We’ve had some cold and rainy days this winter, true enough. But more often than not, we’ve had sunny, clear skies with plenty of reason to be outside and enjoy it. … [Read more...]
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLA) is one spot in LA that we return to time and time again. It is the spot in Los Angeles to see dinosaur fossils, and we’ve been coming to see them since the kids were in strollers. In just the few years that have passed since, the museum has expanded and developed new exhibits and programs that now make it arguably one of … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
I took my 4-1⁄2 year old son to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County yesterday because I was dying to see the Butterfly Pavilion before it closed. What I didn’t realize was how much else there was to see and do. We had a blast, and here’s why: 1. The dinosaurs! My son was ecstatic when he walked in and spotted the main attraction: T. rex and Triceratops. In … [Read more...]