You may have just read my post about the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, and the fun my husb -ahem- I mean the kids had building things.  For Photo Friday I couldn’t resist including this one, where my hubby has accepted a dare to take out each of the KEVO planks that held up his tower…. one by one. Any guesses as to how many sticks remain in this picture? For the answer, and a slightly different...

In Balboa Park there are fifteen of San Diego’s finest museums and one mongo sized zoo. Taking some recreation website suggestions, I wanted to check out one kid-friendly place called the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. But since we were here in front of so many enticing museums, I thought I would try to fit in at least one other museum first. Museum of Man What most caught my eye was the Museum of Man....

Tucked into the eastern edge of Balboa Park is the Reuben H. Fleet Science Museum. I must admit, the name first struck me as a bit stuffy. The entrance also appeared imposing with its large marble blocks and heavy archways. From the moment you walk through the front doors, however, you can tell this is made for kids. Before you even purchase your ticket you are greeted initially by an interactive display on...

Choosing new destinations to explore and planning the trip can feel overwhelming. There’s planning for transportation while there, accomodations, activities, food… how do you know the best places to go or where to stay? The best resources are from people who have been there or from the locals.  There are some really good websites that offer reviews of activities and places such as Tripadvisor or...

I recently took a trip to the best-rated playground in Sacramento of 2009.  In that post was mention of the great climbable art at the entrance of the playground; two animals with the heads of lions and the bodies of fish.  I couldn’t resist for photo Friday to include a picture of my youngest atop the lion-fish, doing his best to make a ferocious roar.  Yes, my little one is as about as ferocious...