When life throws you for a loop, you don't have to take it lying down. It's kind of like skateboarding. If you want to play it safe, go ahead and just scoot along. You'll get where you need to go, but that's probably about it. If you really want to make the most of things, then stand tall and jump ...
Ahhh, good old Rocketship Park! Ever since the first time I went there it has been a favorite of mine. Although changes have been made over the years, the iconic rocket ship still stands tall overlooking the city of Torrance, CA below. I'll tell you, my kids enjoy climbing high in the rocket ship and blasting off on adventures just ...
Rubber duckies are made for the water. They are made to swim, to splash around in the bathtub, to make kids happy. A rubber duck out of water is like a dog without a bone. It's just wrong. Of course, rubber duckies love splashing around on their own too. Everyone needs a little time to themselves, don't you agree? Think ...
Calling all kids! Summer is here, it's time to come out and play. Get ready for some of the greatest adventures of your life. From treasure hunts to dinosaur tracking, from riding bikes to swimming in the lake, nothing is off-limits when it comes to summertime adventures. The key is to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to ...
They say it's kind of like catching a glimpse of Santa Claus. There's a 1 in 100 chance it's going to happen. Well, I guess this was the that chance. We finally caught a glimpse into the secret life of toys. Not just any toys either. We managed to catch the hot wheels in action. If you thought they couldn't ...
Oh man, I live for winter. By the time summer comes around, I'm already going through serious winter wonderland withdrawals. I'm the kind of person who if I could have Frosty the snowman with me year-round, I would. So, I came up with my own solution. Meet my summer snowman! I know it's not quite the same, but when you're ...
In Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan there is an interesting addition to one of the local playgrounds. It's not your usual piece of play equipment. In fact it's a giant button. Nobody saw it fall, it simply appeared one day and has been sitting there ever since. It's been there so long in fact that all the kids have started playing ...
It was a cold winter day and a thick layer of snow had fallen overnight. We knew we had to wait until mom and dad got up before we could go make snow angels in the fresh new snow. So, like most kids, we played quietly in our room, anxiously awaiting that moment. But, that's when we noticed it...the stormtroopers ...
Bicycles are an extremely popular form of transportation in the Netherlands. But in Amsterdam,they don't settle for a simple bicycle or even a tandem bike. And saying you're taking the family on a bike ride has a totally different meaning. Take this family for example, with just one bicycle, a family of four can enjoy a leisurely bike ride through ...
Sometimes it seems hard to pull yourself away from the wear and tear of the working world. There is so much to get done and there is always one thing or another needing attention. However, taking the time to focus on family brings about a balance that makes life enjoyable again. Taking the time to go for family walks, dog ...
Congratulations....the day is almost here! Soon your precious baby will be born. So, to shower you and your little one with gifts, your friends have ...
Although we have now seen the end of the space shuttle program, we will always remember the brave astronauts who were essential to the success ...
When life throws you for a loop, you don't have to take it lying down. It's kind of like skateboarding. If you want to play ...
There is so much talk these days about urban children no longer being connected with nature. Natural parks, forests, streams and green pastures are things ...