Category: Activities
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Horseback Rides, Boat Tours, and Our New Place in Tamarindo
Our time in Playa Flamingo has come to an end, and my brother-in-law has returned to Templeton. The first leg of our trip has been nothing short of amazing, and this place will forever hold a special place in our hearts. From the incredible people to the mouthwatering food, it has exceeded all our expectations.…
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The Richest Experiences are Free
I find it ironic that the simplest times spent with family and friends are often the richest experiences we have in life. In a world full of expensive curated experiences at lavish places to visit, we find ourselves drawn to intimate settings with loved ones. My family had a good taste of that this weekend.…
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Are Birthday Parties Important to a Toddlers Development?
My youngest son Kylan is turning three years old this spring and his birthday has been a big topic of conversation in my house. Regular readers of this blog know that we believe in experiential gifting in our house but the experience of having a birthday party for our kids each year remains a high…
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5 Rainy Day Activities for Kids
It’s raining, it’s pouring, the creek bed is roaring, schools are closed, roads are hosed, couldn’t get out in the morning. As I sit here and write this there is an aquatic river dumping on Central California and it has me thinking about how to keep my boys busy with indoor activities. I’m not opposed…
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10 Free Things To Do With Your kids
My kids have no idea what things cost or even what the concept of money is. With that in mind, they have just as much fun experiencing new things that are free as they do if I spend a ton of money funding their adventures. After all, everything is new to young children and they…
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3 Keys | Successful Visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Is the Monterey Bay aquarium a good place to take young kids? Our kids are two and five years old and we wondered if they would be too young to appreciate the experience. Would it be an epic adventure or a big bust? The experience – The Monterey Bay Aquarium sits at the water’s edge…
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5 Reasons To Take Your Kids to the Climbing Gym
As the weather cools off and the kids come indoors my house begins to shrink. When this happens I basically have three goals, get the kids out of the house, burn some energy, and find other kids to play with. If you find yourself in a similar situation it might be time to find an indoor…
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Reasons To Take Your Kids To The Skatepark
Kids at skateparks. Just saying the word “skatepark” might give some of you anxiety. Skateboarding hasn’t exactly done a great job of marketing itself over the years as a family-friendly sport.
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The Truth About Hiking with Kids in 3 Minutes
You may think hiking with kids is a too big of a hassle to be worthwhile but you’d be so, so wrong.