This post is part of “Your Green Hour Survival Guide,” a series which I hope will provide you with inspiration to make getting outside every day a habit. Fridays around here have long been home to my regular “Fun Friday” posts. In fact, in the two years since I started this blog, I’ve amassed close to 100 posts featuring simple ways to explore nature right in your own … [Read more...]
Everyday Nature: Wet Sand
Lovin' the feel of wet sand between their fingers & toes Everyday Nature is dedicated to highlighting the beauty, magic and wonder of the natural world in the city and beyond. How did nature inspire you this week? … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Outdoor Tea Party
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. If you’re anything like us, you’ve eaten a fair amount of meals outside this summer. But have you had an outdoor tea party? During our two-week stay in Yosemite last month, my dear friend and I hosted our first annual tea party in nature on the porch of our cabin. We prepped and … [Read more...]
A Nature Explorer’s Guide to Exposition Park
This week, The Big Explorer is attending day camp at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. As a soon-to-be second grader, he’s part of the Junior Dinosaur Institute learning about all things paleontology. Needless to say, he’s loving it. The Natural History Museum is just one of several spots we like to explore within Exposition Park. The Park’s 160 acres also … [Read more...]
Why I Want Your Vote as a Top 25 SoCal Mom Blog
I almost hate writing this post. I was never any good at popularity contests. But with just a few days left to determine the Circle of Moms Top 25 SoCal Mom Blogs, I figured I had to speak write up.Why do I want to be recognized as a top blog by Circle of Moms? Exposure. The blogs that land the coveted top 25 spots will be included in a roundup that goes out to 6 million moms. … [Read more...]