[Sponsor] Imagine, just for a day, what it would be like to take cars out of your daily equation. It’s hard for us (in a somewhat urban Orange County) to imagine what that would be like and how our kids would so enjoy that! A special inaugural event called Re:Imagine Garden Grove is happening in… Continue reading Re:Imagine Garden Grove Free Family Event!
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We Have a Gift for You
Hi friends! How are you doing? I hope you are settling into a little bit of a school year rhythm, dare I say, we are starting to finally feel the groove and it’s awesome. I have something else awesome for you today too. Free printable gift labels. Not only just free printable gift labels, super… Continue reading We Have a Gift for You
Guest Blog: Why Adults Need to Go Out and Play!
Today’s post on nature outings in Orange County (for adults!) is written by my friend Michele of NaturePlayTrips.com. I love the reminders of how therapeutic a nature outing can be for all ages – not just our children. Here is what she writes…
Why Adults Need to Go Out and Play
by Michele Whiteaker, Nature Play Trips
It’s obvious, isn’t it? Because we feel better when we go out on a walk!
Rich Louv, author of The Nature Principle, wrote an excellent blog post about the “Ten Reasons Children and Adults Need Vitamin N.” He sites all sorts of research about how your time out in the wilds of Orange County will make you feel better, unleash your creativity, and help you feel a part of your community.
I get outdoors a lot with my kids, but there are some special places where I go to be alone and take in the quiet. Check out “Where Mommies Dare to Play” for a few ideas. We just need to make it a habit to go to some of these outdoor places rather than our regular Target or Starbuck’s rut!
On Jen’s Free Daily Charge Ideas list, I was happy to see playing outdoors appear more than once. Jen is awesome at giving ideas on WHAT to do and I’m really good at knowing WHERE.
So let me fill you in on some amazing places you can visit for nature outings in Orange County….
Check Out the Knowzz App + Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
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There is nothing better than a personal recommendation or reference, right? Let me introduce you to a fabulous new free app called, Knowzz, which is designed to make your life so much easier! The Knowzz app finds local services recommended by people you already know and trust: your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues.
In the world of parenting, I think we tend to rely even more on recommendations from trusted sources. Because we want the best for our kids.
Healthy Homework Habits
School is back in session. Finally. YES!!!! (Okay, maybe I just “yelled” that too loud.)
We had a fabulous summer, but everyone (and I mean everyone) was ready for school to start. Our daughter has at least a half hour of homework every day now, so establishing good study habits is essential to her success, confidence and well being. And my sanity.
So I thought this was the perfect time to talk about healthy homework habits, and establishing good study habits with your kids.