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Play Ideas

How to Make a Frisbee

September 2, 2010

Those who know me well – or even if you’re marginally acquainted with me – know that I’m no good at crafts. Making play food out of Play-Doh or stick figure drawings is about as artsy as I get. Oh, I’ll provide the supplies for my kids. That’s not a problem. There’s always paper and [...]

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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – PCH Entrance

September 1, 2010

It was almost a year ago that I posted Bolsa Chica Wetlands. I’d been wanting to explore more of the Ecological Reserve ever since I read this post about it on Alive in Wonderland. Last year, we visited the interpretive center and took a hike to the heron nesting ground. My son was calling it [...]

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Put Play in a Bag (And See What Comes Out)

August 23, 2010

Dara is the mom who wakes up at 3am with a great idea for the blog. She called saying, “I came up an idea, but I’ll have to deliver it in person.” How much fun is that? The suspense killed me! A play surprise. For me? Turns out it was a surprise Play Challenge. It [...]

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Make a Splash!

August 19, 2010

Do me a favor? Make a splash!! Ready? ONE! TWO! THREE! Wooo-hoooo! That was so much fun! Let’s do it AGAIN! Ready? ONE! TWO! THREE! So what’s it gonna be? A cannonball? A high dive? A belly flop? Those all qualify. Or make a figurative splash and dive into something new and exciting!

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How to Spot Poison Oak in Southern California

August 17, 2010

Knowing how to spot poison oak can save you from the rash and itches it causes. I know what poison oak looks like, so I’ve never suffered from its symptoms. It grew in patches all over the hillside where I grew up. My parents schooled me in identifying it and I just avoided it. I [...]

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Tidbits & Tips: MomMaps, KaBOOM Play Day, Dinner Picnics and More

August 12, 2010

Lots to share today! Here are 5 random tidbits and tips which I hope you find helpful (or at least interesting). MomMaps You ask – and we figure out how to deliver. MomMaps is an existing iPhone app delivering parks and playgrounds to on-the-go parents. We are contributing our parks and playgrounds to give you [...]

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Crystal Cove Nature Ramble

August 5, 2010

A Crystal Cove nature ramble is a fun alternative when things are hot inland. On one of the hotter days a few weeks ago, we headed to the coast and just hopped out at the state park to see some nature and cool off. It’s amazing what we spotted on such a short trip. Location: [...]

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Our Version of Giveaways: Free Outdoor Family Events

August 4, 2010

PUBLIC ACCESS TO PARKS PROVIDES FOR GIVEAWAYS EVERY DAY! Everybody loves giveaways! That’s why we give away info about fun and FREE (or low cost) parks and play ideas every time we post. Today is no exception. Mars and Stars at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea — THIS FRIDAY at 7pm You could experience [...]

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One Family’s Dream: Trailmix.Net Empowers Natural Explorers

August 2, 2010

I first “met” Mike Barlow of Trailmix.Net in April 2009. It was a year after I started blogging FunOrangeCountyParks.com — and 6 months after Mike and his wife Sara officially launched their online store of kids outdoor gear and educational toys. We immediately connected on our quest to provide outdoor opportunities for our own kids. [...]

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