Spiders. People tend to either love ’em or hate ’em. Even if you’re more of a hater, you’ll want to stick around for this one. See, I’m not a huge fan of spiders, either. In fact, they sorta creep me out. But I do spend my fair share of time marveling at webs. There’s something captivating about them once you get over your initial eeks. But it’s tough to shake those … [Read more...]
Mixing Music & Nature at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
A couple of weekends ago, the explorers and I finally had an excuse to check out the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. We were there to see Rhythm Child – an interactive drum group that focuses on getting kids active and connected to the world through music. The creative genius behind Rhythm Child just happens to be a fellow parent at the big explorer’s school – and his kids … [Read more...]
Apple Picking at Los Rios Rancho in Oak Glen
One of the outdoor adventures on my fall bucket list this year was apple picking. I was somewhat surprised to discover that not too many of my friends in Los Angeles have been, either – perhaps because the best spot to do so is in Oak Glen, which is about two hours away. But I knew my boys were troopers and could survive the drive, so this weekend we headed out to one of the … [Read more...]
Navigating Your Way Around Underwood Family Farms’ Fall Harvest Festival
Y’all know I love fall. It feels like there’s reason to celebrate from October through the New Year. And if you’re like us, the season is steeped in family traditions. Like heading to the pumpkin patch to officially mark the beginning of the festivities. Our Fall Harvest Festival of choice in recent years has been the one at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark. This year’s … [Read more...]
Getting Up Close and Personal With Spiders
I have to be honest: I don’t really like spiders. They sorta give me the heebie-jeebies. That said, I marvel at their work. In fact, not so long ago, the big explorer and I stood in our driveway in awe watching a spider weave its web on the hedge. It was breathtaking. But I certainly wasn’t very eager to get up close and personal with free-range spiders at the Natural … [Read more...]