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Father’s Day Picnic Spots in OC

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Last year, I recommended taking Father’s Day outdoors. It’s no surprise I have the same advice this year. Please don’t limit yourself to this list! It’s just to get the ideas going. Pick somewhere close or go for a road trip. Just get outdoors! Beaches, kids and Dads are made for each other.  There are [...]

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Brush Canyon Park in Yorba Linda: Dream Playground for Train Loving Kiddos

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I found Brush Canyon Park in Yorba Linda one day by looking at Google maps and seeing just how darn close it is to the BNSF train tracks. I knew it was worth a visit just to see how close it really was. The train tracks are RIGHT THERE – just on the other side [...]

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Solvang Parks: Bring Danish Pastries to Hans Christian Andersen Park

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Solvang parks are not part of my childhood memories of the quaint Danish village north of Santa Barbara. As a kid, I visited at least once a year if not more.  We just stumbled across Hans Christian Andersen Park off Atterdag Road on the west end of town. It was the perfect place to enjoy [...]

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San Remo Park: A Quick Stop Between Errands

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San Remo Park is a nice Laguna Hills neighborhood park to stop at if you have errands around the Laguna Hills- DMV area. The park may be small and simple but it lends itself to an easy and quick stop when your little ones have wiggles to get out. My 3 year old can’t read [...]

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Iglesia Park: Find Family Resources in Aliso Viejo Neighborhood

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Iglesia Park in Aliso Viejo is right off what I call “church row” on Moulton Parkway. I’d never ventured off the main street to explore the parks back in the neighborhood. When we came upon Iglesia Park, I could immediately tell there was great community investment in the area. The Aliso Viejo Family Resource Center [...]

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