Let’s Count Stars!
I’m always on the lookout for citizen science projects that would be fun to do with my son. I believe
Slowing down, being present, and noticing the beauty around us.
I’m always on the lookout for citizen science projects that would be fun to do with my son. I believe
Photos taken last weekend during a walk along the Pacific Grove section of the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail. My husband
Our one child…. completely entranced by the beautiful view of Monterey Bay. Photo taken September 22, 2012, Pacific Grove, California
While my husband was warming up for his bike race on Saturday (see post here… Cyclo-Cross, Monterey Style), my son
For those of you who have been following my blog for a while, you know my son loves to take
Looking for a book filled with activities and advice to help you get into nature with your kids? I’ve listed
I haven’t written much about my husband so far. Much of the time, while I’m out and about with our
I wish more city parks had rock structures like these for kids to scramble on. The following photos were taken
Photos taken on a hike earlier this week at the Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve in San Ramon… You may also
This looks so much fun! In one of the most beautiful parks in the San Francisco East Bay, this festival
Yesterday, I wrote about taking your child out on walk to look for signs of Autumn (Take a “Signs of
Saturday is the first day of Autumn. While it doesn’t quite feel like fall yet here in the San Francisco
I have to preface this post by stating that we live on the edge of our city, on the border
I have to admit, I’m in love with the Dark-eyed Junco. Not only are these little birds gorgeous, but they
Yesterday, we attended a wedding reception in a park I’ve never been to… Chabot Park in San Leandro. What a
A few photos from my hike earlier this week on the Las Trampas Ridge Trail in San Ramon… For more
Tuesday night, my husband and I did something we haven’t done in a long time…. went to a movie! I
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We’re lucky to have a couple parks nearby that have great trees for climbing. The kids are drawn as much
Yesterday morning, my son was quietly building with his Lincoln Logs when he happily exclaimed, “Look, Mommy, a goldfinch! There’s
My article about getting outside for a hiking adventure with the kids has been featured on The Roundup at Circle
Now that my son is in kindergarten, I have a little more free to get out for some hiking during
An awesome way to burn some kid energy is to head out for some rock climbing… park style. For a
It was HOT earlier this week! Tuesday was a perfect afternoon to spend at one of our local parks with
Five years ago, about six months after my son was born, I became desperate to find people to hang out
On a busy day at the Oakland Zoo, it’s nice to escape the crowds with a trip on the Sky