Kid Crafts / Projects

We have three little girls with very thick, long and curly hair. When we had our first daughter seven years ago I realized I needed to learn how to braid hair--and fast. Our oldest girl was around 18 months...

Summers can be a time for adventure, as well as recharging. It’s easy to “over schedule” during the school year but, truth be told, it’s just as easy to over-schedule during the summer.  One way our family is combatting this is...

Bring the wonder of the underwater world to your young learners during the stretch between school and dinnertime. Birch Aquarium’s weekly 6-part series is offered to students in grades K-8. Our engaging ocean educators will build upon kids' curiosity,...

I have a confession to make. I am not really “from” San Diego (cringe, downcast eyes, shameful head bow). Yes, this ocean surfing, yoga enthusiast, outdoors-every-day momma actually grew up on the East Coast. While I certainly classify myself...

It began with a Facebook post. I was casually scrolling through my News Feed during my evening screen time. My daughter peered over my shoulder at the images my friend had shared of her 3 year-old-son. He was releasing ladybugs...

It’s been a year since I made the decision to leave my stressful job to be a stay at home mom. The timing was perfect- it was right before Summer, and by staying home I didn’t have to pay...

Come celebrate Noon Years Eve with us! Join us December 31, 2019 at Green Flash Brewery as we count down and ring in the New Year with a balloon drop at 12PM. Stay after the balloon drop and enjoy an...

Moose Toys https://youtu.be/phJ3_0YThRQ Calling all local kangaroo enthusiasts! A search is underway to find an enthusiastic young wildlife explorer to take on the role of a Kangaroo Cleanup Crewmember (KCC) for a day, at one of the most popular wildlife conservation parks...

Are your kids on Spring Break? Do you wish you got a break from Spring Break? You've come to the right place! I have dug up some really fun and cool Spring Break Camps your kids are going to...

When my teenager was little and I was a single mom, we did everything together. We would eat out, visit the bookstore, go shopping and have movie date nights often. Once I remarried and had more children, we would often...

Thank you to all who came to celebrate Noon Years Eve with us!  On December 31, 2019 we met at Green Flash Brewery. With a countdown and a balloon drop, we rang in the New Year at 12PM.  Guests received 25%...

For my daughter's second Christmas, Santa gifted her with a Frozen-themed camping set. It was complete with a small tent, sleeping bag, and matching flashlight. She immediately loved it, despite not yet grasping the concept of sleeping outdoors. Indoor...