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3 Best Toddler Beaches with No Waves 26 Aug 2013 | 09:21 pm
You want to know the best toddler beaches with no waves in OC? And I’m going to provide you with my Top 3, but they come with a note of precaution. Still water beaches, meaning no waves or surf, hav...
Monarch Butterflies in the School Garden! 22 Aug 2013 | 08:39 pm
I’m out in nature all the time and we’ve bought the butterfly kits and watched them grow — but seeing a Monarch butterfly life cycle out in a natural setting is magical. All of the wise metaphors for ...
Quiet Trestles Beach is Worth Saving 19 Aug 2013 | 06:40 pm
My first adventure to Trestles with my family was when the trestle was still made out of wood. I wrote about “Beach Walking for Families in a Surfer’s Paradise.” In June 2013, the Surfrider Foundation...
Olinda Ranch Park in Brea: Pluck Some Piano Tunes and Play in the Sand 14 Aug 2013 | 06:19 pm
Olinda Ranch Park in Brea is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood just across the street from Carbon Canyon Regional Park. The small but charming play structure has some fun interactive play panels and...
The Best Way to Cure Seasickness is Prevention: Tips for Whale Watching and Catalina Ferry Trips 12 Aug 2013 | 09:21 pm
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know I’m a self-described “boat kid.” With over 30 years of boating experience with people who each have a different tolerance for “motion on the ocean” — ...
Laguna Niguel Public Library: Pair with Nature Hikes or a Garden Walk 8 Aug 2013 | 07:59 pm
The Laguna Niguel Public Library was remodeled in 2012 and features a large children’s section. Family-friendly? Kids Section? Separate kids section with 2 small reading tables for toddler size – wi...
Picnic Beach in Laguna Beach for Sandcastle Building and Dolphin Spotting 6 Aug 2013 | 09:16 pm
Picnic Beach in Laguna Beach is connected to Heisler Park by a paved bluff-top path and sidewalks. With so many coves in Laguna Beach, it’s often hard to uncover where one beach stops and another begi...
Discounts on OCParks.com and California State Parks Passes 1 Aug 2013 | 08:15 pm
Our regional parks, wilderness areas and beaches (OCParks.com), in addition to the California State Parks and Beaches in Orange County are truly natural treasures! And there are discounts on park pass...
Thanks to July Playful Sponsors 31 Jul 2013 | 07:26 pm
Gratitude is important. Individual contributions add up to make this a community resource worth sharing. I appreciate every local business who supports me and I hope you, in turn, support them. Each ...
Wildcatters Park in Brea: Benches Galore for Parents and Climbing for Kids 30 Jul 2013 | 07:39 pm
Wildcatters Park in Brea is so new it isn’t even on the map yet! This unique park has beautiful landscaping, fun play elements and a bit of shade built right into the structures. Directions to Wildca...
