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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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Racing Wheel Stand Invention Showcases His Inner Child

November 12, 2009

There is nothing better, or more amusing, than having my own personal “MacGyver” in the house. My husband is a genius with duct tape, bungee cords, super glue, and binder clips. Some of his projects have resulted in serious eye rolling from me.
There was the time when he rigged one of our baby gates [...]

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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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Discovery Beach Game

July 29, 2009

Discovery Beach is the name for this game that’s part puzzle, part matching, and part ocean education. The game is self-contained in a box with clear plastic cover, hidden from view with 5 large puzzle pieces. The box hold tiny blue pellets the size of chocolate sprinkles spread over a mock ocean floor. Assorted ocean [...]

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Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids and Families: Guest Blog by Play Outdoors

June 23, 2009

Hiking & Camping
Take a walk through your neighborhood, backyard, local park or nature trail and try to find something for every color of the rainbow. Look hard with kiddos to find something that matches every color: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo (a purple blue), and Violet.
Go for a family hike on a local trail, [...]

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Merrell Moab Ventilator: Shoes for Play

February 19, 2009

I think I’m a closet Park Ranger. I am in love with my Merrell Moab Ventilators. Ultra-functional – good for mud puddles, walking, running, and climbing. They never look dirty. My first pair lasted me two years, even though I’m supposed to change my shoes out more often. I only gave in after [...]