The Great Outdoors
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The Great Pumpkin Rock Hike
Norco, Ca Trail-head: Pikes Peak Park (111 Sixth St, Norco, CA 92860) or 3402 Vandermolen Dr, Norco, CA 92860… In fact there are many trails that will take you to the top, these two are the most convenient. The park offers bathrooms, water, etc. Elevation change: approx: 400′ Difficulty: Moderate Time: approx. 45 minutes — trail is locked down at dusk if you take it from the park, so be sure to get there before sunset. (We had to hop a fence to make it out) Dog and horse friendly. Not stroller friendly. Pumpkin Rock located in Norco, Ca is a giant boulder painted like a large jack-o-latern, or orange…
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5 Reasons to Make Mazatlan Your Next Family Vacation
I’ve gone skydiving, hitch-hiked to get where I needed to be in Hawaii, studied abroad for 3 months throughout Europe. I never minded dining alone, or seeing a movie solo. I drove across counties and states to get where I needed to be, no problem; and all of this before I was 21. Then I got married and was blessed to have someone with whom to do all of this. My husband became my partner and adventure buddy, my go to when problems arose. He made the calls I never wanted to make, and in a lot of ways did the dirty work (like driving for hours on hours) so…
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What to do on the Oregon Coast
I know this isn’t a Southern California destination, but as you may have already read in my previous posts this summer we took a family road trip and spent a glorious week visiting the Oregon Coast. While I know there is a LOT more to see and do there, we had some pretty fabulous experiences I wanted to share with you. So that if you decide to visit the area, or perhaps take your own little road trip, our itinerary might help in the planning process. See how to make your road trip a little less stressful here and the best place to stay in Northern California (for an overnight…
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Redding: Home to the World’s Largest Sundial
Being a born and raised Southern California girl, I am not all that familiar with Northern California. So, when our family was planning a trip to Oregon, we knew we needed to stay overnight somewhere along the way. We had no idea where to stop, and therefore started doing some research to find out where the best place to stay was in Northern California for a family. And let me tell you, I found the answer; Redding, California! By the time we were done with our stay, I was ready to pack up and move! No, like seriously, I was googling home values. P.S. it’s really affordable. Redding is located…
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10 Easy Family Favorite Hikes in Southern California
My family loves to hike. We have started all our kids out young. Do they always enjoy it? No. But, they don’t usually complain much because it’s just something we’ve always done. Now, I am not talking Mt. Whitney here. I am talking a good, solid, let’s almost call them nature walks (usually between 1-3.5 miles). We do have backpack carriers (for the kids), but when possible, we try to use a stroller. Because let’s be honest, who wants to lug a kid around whilst already exerting yourself? Am I right??? And we usually try to get all the “big kids” ages 3+ doing it on their own. Here are…
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How to Spend a Day in Irvine Regional Park
We were hosted by Irvine Park Rentals but all opinions and statements are ours. We were lucky enough to have a Saturday completely open. With 4 young kids who play sports, and a husband that is a Realtor, that never happens?!So, since the stars were aligned, we decided to hit up a Southern Californiahot-spot we have heard nothing but great things about, but have never been to. Irvine Regional Park was everything we had hoped for and more. I am not quite sure what I had envisioned when hearing about Irvine Regional Park, but it wasn’t what we experienced. I guess I just imagined a really cool “park” with some…
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Good Remedy For Anxiety
In the last few years I have struggled with a bit of anxiety. Since the birth of my last baby (#4), it has amplified significantly. I don’t like to share these struggles with too many people… and I say that as I write this on a public social media post. I know, the irony is not lost on me. I also know that admitting this does not make me weak, or broken. In fact, while I am a person who doesn’t like to admit weakness, my struggles make me very normal. I don’t know statistics and facts about the subject, though I bet with a quick google search I could…
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Let’s Play in the Mud! Kid’s Outdoor Obstacle Course Race
Prado Regional Park, Chino Ca This was such a great way to get kids outside, get active and have a whole lotta fun doing it! We were lucky enough to take our two older kids (as the race was age 6+) to Prado Regional Park a couple of weeks ago in Chino to participate in the Kids Obstacle Course. Like always we were running a bit behind schedule that morning, which was such a bummer because there was so much fun to do before the race started. We were able to hustle through and do the majority of activities available before our run and finished the rest after. The activities…
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