My friends and I are always looking for fun family activities that don’t break the bank. Annual passes are one way to make outdoor activities more affordable. Another option? Take advantage of these free guided outdoor programs for Los Angeles families. Not only are these free events that get your family outside, they are hosted by people with lots of experience and … [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...]
Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
Spending time at the beach and exploring local tide pools are some of our favorite outdoor activities in Los Angeles. We can feel the breeze on our faces, the sand between our toes and the water on our feet. Sometimes we can even see some cool sea critters up close. But a lot of the animals that call the Pacific Ocean home can’t be seen from the beach or shore. That’s where … [Read more...]
Best Books for Kids About Yosemite
Books are a fun and simple way to help kids learn about everything from animals and weather to holidays and faraway places. They’re also a great way to remember a favorite spot you’ve visited in the past. In our family, one such favorite place is Yosemite National Park. Whenever a trip to our family cabin in is on the horizon, our favorite books about the park come out in … [Read more...]