Although I’m not one for making New Year’s resolutions, I do welcome the opportunity to start each year with a clean slate. I love the possibilities that a new year represents. It’s a time to dream of the way you’d like your life to look at the end of this year, then try to figure out how to get there. The good news is, you’ve got 12 months. Since life is merely a work … [Read more...]
Your Favorite Posts of 2011 (Plus a Few of Mine!)
It’s that time again – time to reflect back on the year that’s passed and prepare to welcome in the next. Before all the fun and fanfare that’s headed your way here in 2012 begins, let’s take a look back at some of this blog’s biggest hits of 2011. These are the top 10 most popular posts of the year, plus a few of my own favorites. 10. Oxnard Beach Park: Perfect for a … [Read more...]
The Outdoor Christmas Box Challenge
When my dear friend Bethe over at the Grass Stain Guru offered up a holiday challenge to her most playful pals, I couldn’t resist getting in on the action. The idea? Gather your leftover cardboard boxes from the holiday festivities and let the kids play. You know, make up their own fun!The Christmas Box Challenge has no rules, but I couldn’t resist adding my own twist. The … [Read more...]
Everyday Nature: Merry Christmas!
Everyday Nature is dedicated to highlighting the beauty, magic and wonder of the natural world in the city and beyond. Merry Christmas from our family to yours! … [Read more...]
5 Great Places for a Christmas Day Hike in Los Angeles
All month, I’ve been sharing ways to make time in nature part of your holiday traditions. I hope you’ll end on a high note: with a Christmas Day family hike. Last year we enjoyed a day-after Christmas hike and it was the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of the holiday stress. It offered us a chance to reconnect with each other away from the house and the … [Read more...]