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Make Playing Outside a Habit in 30 Days

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We’re playing outside almost every day of the week: visiting parks, going on nature hikes, relaxing at the beach. At some point the laundry must get done, the bills must be paid, and the dishwasher needs some loading and unloading. As a kid, I used to go on long bike rides and play away from [...]

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Heritage Park in Irvine: It’s NEW! It’s Improved! It’s Wet!

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Heritage Park in Irvine comes highly recommended by a Fun Orange County Parks visitor because of its beautiful lake, community center, Fine Arts Center and Irvine Heritage Library. It’s a great place for strolls and picnics. I will miss the unique wooden water tower slide which didn’t make it into the new playground plan. The [...]

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Lantern Bay Park: Harbor Lights and Sunset Barbecues

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Lantern Bay Park, located on a bluff overlooking Dana Point Harbor and the coast, is a favorite for its sea breezes and proximity to the beach. Perfect for family barbecues and larger gatherings, too. It’s located across from the Laguna Cliffs Marriott with its distinctive red roof. There’s a long staircase leading from the harbor [...]

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

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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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Our Nature Play Club: Reporting on Our June Beach and July Play Events

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I’m way overdue on reporting our Nature Play Club fun. Here’s the scoop on our June and July events. I’m also logging this info over at NaturePlayClub.com with templates for invitations and the annual calendar. Think about starting your own Family Nature Club. It’s set up like a monthly book club – except it’s families [...]

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