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Lucky Four-Leaf Clover

by Michele on March 17, 2010

I didn’t think it was possible.

Never in my life did I expect my son to find a REAL four-leaf clover.

But he did!

Because he believed he could?

Aren’t we lucky?

Wishing you the best of luck in everything . . .

and hoping you believe ANYTHING is possible.

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National Wildlife Week Kick-Off

March 15, 2010

National Wildlife Week is a signature event of National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There™ campaign. They advocate for families to get their Green Hour in every day by playing outdoors. I didn’t realize that it’s been “. . . held annually since 1938.” And that, “National Wildlife Week is National Wildlife Federation’s longest-running [...]

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Caspers Wilderness Park: Discover Nature and Beauty Off Ortega Highway

March 12, 2010

Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano is absolutely beautiful. I hiked and camped here with my husband when we were college students. Spring is my favorite time to visit because of the greenery. It’s an especially vibrant park in the official OC Parks system because of its representative native California plant species. We’ve seen [...]

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Outdoor Family Events THIS Weekend

March 11, 2010

Spring must be in the air, because there are all sorts of outdoor family events going on in Orange County this weekend. I rarely attempt calendar posts, because Kelly over at Just Spotted is the QUEEN of OC family event calendars (by the month and by the weekend). There’s just no competing with her amazing [...]

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Play Date Nirvana

March 10, 2010

When I was 7 years old, I had a friend with the coolest mom. She pretty much let us have run of the house which made for the best play dates. When we played hide and seek, every room and closet was available to us. I remember a neverending supply of Shrinky Dinks (hello 70’s!). [...]

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Meadowood Park: Ride the Incredible Spinning Umbrella and Learn Your ABCs

March 8, 2010

Meadowood Park in Irvine was a Plan B park for me. We’ve been stalking Citrus Ranch Park to get photos for you. So we headed out there the Friday before it opened – just to find it blocked off and guarded by security. So off we headed down Portola Parkway to find a different place [...]

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Campfire Tales: Changing My Mind

March 6, 2010

My mom always says “It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind.” And I do, often. Just ask my husband.
What if changing your mind is more than just a fleeting thought? More than just choosing spaghetti over a hamburger for dinner. What if you actually change the way you think about the world? Change the [...]

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Information Overload: March Park Updates

March 4, 2010

We wanted to share some park updates for March 2010.
Citrus Ranch Park opened up in Tustin on February 27th. It looks just how you’d imagine: a wonderland of yellow lemony and orange blossom themed play equipment. I can’t wait to climb the citrus grove hill and see the view from the gazebo up top. As [...]

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Yorba Regional Park: Yorba Linda by Location, But In Anaheim By Address

March 2, 2010

I can’t cover Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim in just one post, so look for more to come. In the meantime, consult the official OCParks.com page for Yorba Park. I was completely surprised to learn this park is in Anaheim. It felt like I was in Yorba Linda.
PLAY AREAS NEAR PARKING LOT 3
Location: Turns out [...]