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January 3, 2021 Happiness

Holiday Highlights

One of my favorite things from this holiday season? My daily hikes and walks with my son. These are from

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April 2, 2014 Children in Nature / Hiking with Kids

All is Good!

We’re still here, getting out and about as much as we always have.  All is good!  I’ve simply been preoccupied

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February 19, 2014 At Home / Family Nature Tips / Weekly Photo Challenge

Treasures: A Nature Basket

My son collects soooo many sticks, rocks, feathers, nuts, and other cool stuff during our outings that his “treasures” have

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January 23, 2014 At Home / Fauna

Birding: American Kestrel

I’ve been spending a lot of time at home lately with my son, who’s now sick with his third cold

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January 14, 2014 Weekly Photo Challenge

Window: A Room with a View

My son has been home sick for several days.  We’ve been looking out the window a lot. Here’s what we’ve

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January 8, 2014 Children in Nature / Mamatography

Mamatography: Play in the Redwoods

Photos taken January 4th, 2014 Mather Redwood Grove, UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** This post is part of the

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January 2, 2014 Benefits of Outdoor Play / Family Nature Tips

The Importance of Outdoor Time: Why I Blog

As I enter 2014, I feel the need to answer the question, “Why do I blog?”  When I created “A

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December 18, 2013 Mamatography

Happy Holidays!

Instead of writing about our outdoor activities this month, I’ve been focusing on simply being present to the moment, soaking

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December 5, 2013 At the Park

It’s cold in California! Now let’s go play outside…

I’ve noticed a funny thing here in California (at least in the Bay Area).  When the temperature drops below 60F,

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November 6, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Eerie

Playing at the Exploratorium, San Francisco, November 2nd, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:  Eerie

October 12, 2013 Children in Nature / Farms

Ardenwood Historic Farm: Harvest Festival 2013

Today we attended our favorite festival of the season… the Harvest Festival at Ardenwood Historic Farm.  The annual ritual if

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October 1, 2013 Nature Play

Nature Time: Redwood Bike Ride

Fun outing with my Nature Time! playgroup! Redwood Regional Park, Oakland Photos taken October 28th, 2013

September 4, 2013 Family Nature Tips

Greenopedia: A Source for Practical Ideas, Tips and Advice for Sustainable Living

As someone who’s concerned about the environment and the future health of our world, I try to live in a

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Featured

San Francisco East Bay: 10 Great Paved Trails for Stroller Walks, Runs and Kid Bike Rides

The San Francisco East Bay has an abundance of paved trails, all excellent for stroller walks, runs and bike rides

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July 20, 2013 Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Chillin’ at the Campsite

Post-Hike Relaxation.. Hike:  Mono Pass, Yosemite

July 10, 2013 Water Play

Summer Fun: Swimming!

Visiting the Grandparents Photos taken July 7th, 2013

July 9, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgic

We visited my parents this weekend, who still live in the home where I was raised.  Whenever we visit, my

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July 7, 2013 Astronomy / At Home / Reviews

Solar Cooking Science: Melting Marshmallows

We had a bit of fun on Friday afternoon, melting marshmallows to make s’mores, using the Thames & Kosmos Solar

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July 6, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable

My favorite companions?  My husband and son! Hint:  If you ever want to have Glacier Point in Yosemite all to

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July 3, 2013 Farms / new experiences

Organic Olallieberry U-Pick: Swanton Berry Farm, Pescadero

In addition to offering an organic strawberry u-pick, Swanton Berry Farms also grows fields of olallieberries and blackberries.  During our

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July 2, 2013 Farms / Santa Cruz

Organic Strawberry U-Pick: Swanton Berry Farm, Davenport

Gotta love freshly picked organic strawberries!!  And it’s all the more fun when we pick the berries ourselves.  Strawberry picking

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June 25, 2013 Children in Nature / Nature Exploration / Weekly Photo Challenge

This Beautiful World Through His Eyes

I often wonder what he’s thinking… *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:  The World Through Your Eyes *** You may also

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June 11, 2013 At Home / Geology / Reviews

Geology for Kids: Crystal Mining Excavation Kit

My son recently received the 4M Kidz Labs Crystal Mining science kit for his birthday.  He LOVES these excavation kits

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June 1, 2013 Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Bliss

Post-Hike Treat, Yosemite Valley Photos taken May 27th, 2013

May 24, 2013 Physics / Reviews

Fun with Magnets: Geomag

We’ve used some fun magnet science kits in the past, but the way my son likes to play with magnets

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May 23, 2013 Parks / Water Play

It’s That Time! Water Play!

Photo taken May 22nd, 2013 Central Park, San Ramon For more parks in the area with water features, see…  Ten

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May 15, 2013 Contra Costa County / Hiking with Kids

Sibley: A Volcano, A Labyrinth, & Gorgeous Views

Did you know there’s a volcano right here in the San Francisco East Bay?  Yep, Round Top, a volcano so

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May 8, 2013 Family Nature Tips / Nature Play

Connecting Kids With Nature: How Grandparents Can Help

Are you a grandparent who would like to help connect your grandchild(ren) with the natural world?  Check out these great

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April 26, 2013 At Home / Camping

Fun! Great American Backyard Campout

The Great American Backyard Campout is coming up on June 22nd, 2013. It’s time to start planning now! What is

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April 21, 2013 At Home / At the Park / Family Nature Tips

Three Classic Backyard Games: Fun For Kids and Adults

It can be tough to find outdoor games that are truly fun for both children and adults.  Here are three

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