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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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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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THE Backpack: A Practical Way to Pack for Outdoor Adventures with Kids

June 28, 2010

I take my mom backpack on all our outdoor adventures. I call it THE Backpack because it accompanies us everywhere we go. I’ve been known to shout “Do we have THE backpack?” or “Where’s THE backpack?” or “Did we forget THE backpack?” I panic if I open the trunk and it’s not in the car. [...]

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5 More Fun Things At The Park

May 1, 2010

Enjoy these 5 More Fun Things at the Park post written by One Fun Thing™ Author and Illustrator Alii Goedecke . . . The “Write” Stuff: Fold and staple paper to make a small book. Decorate the cover with the name of the park, your name and the date. On the other pages write: “My Favorite [...]

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5 Fun Things at the Park from One Fun Thing™ Author and Illustrator Alii Goedecke

March 25, 2010

Enjoy these 5 Fun Things at the Park post written by One Fun Thing™ Author and Illustrator Alii Goedecke . . . Ever notice that when you smile, not only do you feel better, but so do others around you? One simple solution for adding more smiles to your life is One Fun Thing, the [...]

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They’re Not From Here (and They Miss Their Mommy)

February 4, 2010

That’s me with Wilson and Ditch at the playground. Wilson’s wearing the patriotic red, white, and blue shirt. He’s a pretty smart gopher. Well, at least he quotes brochures a lot. He’s traveling around America with his comical little bro, Ditch. See that red van behind us? That’s their ride. The sign on the door [...]

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Walk Maps: Knowing the Distance When You Go the Distance

January 9, 2010

Walk maps might be the key to accurately recording your New Year fitness goals. When Dara and I first discussed a fitness post we came up with the idea to write about the top parks for exercise in Orange County. Predictable? Yes. But exercising outdoors equals playing outdoors in our minds – so we decided [...]

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Dara Finds Her Dream House

December 22, 2009

After searching high and low for almost thirty years, I have finally found my dream home. It has three fabulous floors which offer plenty of space for entertaining friends. The house also has plenty of great features such as a nice sized family room, dynamic kitchen, big bathtub and a pink elevator that moves up [...]

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Big Green Machine = Fun Play Memories

November 25, 2009

Our July purchase of the Huffy Green Machine 2 resulted from a special family dinner conversation about our fun play memories. My seven year old wears a constant grin when he’s racing around the neighborhood. I get the biggest kick out of watching adults try it. I’ve managed to talk quite a few friends into [...]

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