Posted in California, Parks & Playgrounds, Pismo Beach
Dinosaur Caves Park is a must on your next visit to South County. This bluff-top park boasts expansive views…
Posted in Adventures, California, Parks & Playgrounds, Templeton
Here’s a park I didn’t know existed until I had to drag the kids to a doctor’s appointment with me…
Posted in California, Los Osos
Shoutout to The Tiny Trotters in Los Osos as a REALLY CUTE activity for kids!! This wasn’t a collab, but I had…
Posted in Adventures, Atascadero, SLO CAL Storyteller Articles
If you have not been to Atascadero’s Hidden Springs Christmas Tree Farm, you’re missing out on a true holiday experience.
I can say this with certainty because, being a fake-tree person (hellooo, Target Wondershop!), bundling up in warm coats and trekking through a Christmas tree farm hasn’t traditionally been on my holiday bucket list. So what a treat it was to finally go with the kids! Leashed dogs are welcome, too.
Posted in As Seen in Paso Magazine
I’ve written about Paso Robles’ Victorian Teddy Bear Tea so many times, I could recite all its details in my sleep. But I had never taken my children to it until 2017. And what a treat it is seeing it through their eyes.
Posted in As Seen in Colony Magazine
It probably comes as no surprise that some of our favorite gifts for the kids aren’t “things” at all — they’re the gift of experience. There are, of course, exceptions to this rule. Because there are some seriously adorable kid stores in the North County. And if you’re really set on something to wrap, many of our favorite kiddo experiences also offer gift cards.
In no ranking order, here are our recommendations on local places to shop for gifts for the kids this holiday season (or anytime). I’ve also included their Instagram handles because if you know me at all, you know that’s my favorite way to scope out local businesses these days.