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Links to play

My Personal and Mostly Playful Gift Picks from Near and Far

November 10, 2009

I hate shopping. I’d rather put time, energy and money into “experiences” rather than things. However, I’ve met some incredible people and discovered unique resources through Twitter and my blogging buddies over the past year. I love that. Many of these picks are local to OC and some are as far away as Bend, OR [...]

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Family Nature Clubs: How to Start a Wild Play Group

April 7, 2009

Introducing:
The Children and Nature Network

QUICK FACTS

The C&NN is a non-profit with the vision and mission “to give every child in every community a wide range of opportunities to experience nature directly, reconnecting our children with nature’s joys and lessons, its profound physical and mental bounty.”
Richard Louv is Chairman and author of “Last Child in the [...]

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Natural History in Santa Barbara

April 1, 2009

Played at:
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Check for fish in the stream and explore the nature trail in back

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The Glamorous Life Association on Play

March 15, 2009

You must visit The Glamorous Life Association. Her posts always entertain (me, anyways). Her title as “humorist” is well-earned. Here are some of her thoughts on play:

Caution: Children Acting Like Children Ahead
The Playground That Just Wouldn’t Shut Up

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Play Connecting People

March 13, 2009

I’ve seen it on the playground: when kids connect to share their sand toys or add roles to their pretend games. I’ve seen it at the campground: when campers connect to share their limited resources for a better, more social camping experience. I’ve seen it in the boating community: a barter system where fishermen [...]

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Non-Traditional Playgrounds: Who Says It Has to Be Commercial?

March 4, 2009

Here’s someone who rejects the idea that kids need commercial playground equipment. The content of Playscapes:A Blog About Playground Design is inspiring, creative, colorful, and unique. Thanks to Annie for recommending!
Photo credit: Flickr/Tanakawho

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Finding Parks on OC City Websites

December 22, 2008

Fun Orange County Parks endeavors to provide the best insider information to city and county parks. This is only possible when visitors recommend their favorite parks and share their expert knowledge on this simple form. Then I scurry out to give the park a good play, take photos and create a map link. [...]

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Huntington Beach Parks: Where To Find the Best

September 18, 2008

Peter Green Park
Stockteam.com has already “been there, done that” when it comes to Huntington Beach parks. Please visit their web guide for photos and in-depth information. When it comes to expertise and photos – they’ve got it!
The website dedicates 70+ parks to their own individual pages accessible from an A to Z listing (starting with [...]

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OC Online Family Resources

August 27, 2008

I’d like to introduce you to some stellar OC resource sites incorporating parks. These moms know the meaning of fun and present information in a very user-friendly fashion: Coleen and Kelly run Just Spotted. They are innovative moms who “seek adventure in the everyday.” Click here to see their park listings.
Julie and Samantha created South [...]