Wrapping Christmas Gifts with Furoshiki

Wrapping Christmas Gifts with Furoshiki

Wrapping Christmas Gifts with Furoshiki   A few years ago, I started wrapping Christmas gifts with Furoshiki, and it’s become one of my favorite parts of the season. Furoshiki is a simple fabric-wrapping method with roots in Japan. What I love most is that it...
Family Ice Skating Fun

Family Ice Skating Fun

Family Ice Skating Fun Glide Into Winter Fun: The Joy of Family Ice Skating As winter settles in, I can’t help but picture myself back on that frozen pond in LaPorte, Indiana — white skates laced tight, silver blades whispering across the ice. That crisp sound still...
Hiking with Grandkids

Hiking with Grandkids

Hiking with the Grandkids: Making Memories on the Trail One of the best things about living in Southern California is the weather. It’s almost always perfect for getting outside, which means plenty of chances to go hiking with the grandkids. There are many...
10 Must-Know Pool Safety Tips

10 Must-Know Pool Safety Tips

10 Must-Know Pool Safety Tips Make a Splash-Not a Mistake   Every June, swimming pool safety searches skyrocket—and for good reason. The sun’s out, school’s out, and everyone’s diving into summer. But here’s the thing: that spike in...
Fathers Matter, Every Day

Fathers Matter, Every Day

Fathers Matter, Every Day More Than One Day: The Real Importance of Fathers Father’s Day is often treated like a quick thank-you—a cookout, a card, a “love you, Dad.” Then Monday comes, and it’s back to business. But fatherhood isn’t a...
Beat the Summer Boredom Blues

Beat the Summer Boredom Blues

Beat the Summer Boredom Blues Let’s be real: summer boredom creeps in fast. The first week is all pool splashes and popsicles. By week three? The kids are whining, the screens are winning, and you’re Googling “things to do near me” with a...
Simplifying Travel in Southern California

Simplifying Travel in Southern California

Simplifying Travel in Southern California   At See Jane Explore, I specialize in offering authentic travel experiences throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties. Our mission is to make travel easier and more enjoyable by providing personalized...
Seasons of Grandparenting

Seasons of Grandparenting

Seasons of Grandparenting     For the second time, I feel like an empty nester as I reflect on my journey with my four granddaughters, aka GrandAngels. Now all grown up and embracing independence, the youngest, at twenty, is on the cusp of her adventures,...

Welcome June and Father’s Day

      Welcome June and Father’s Day   June brings many celebrations such as National Cancer Survivors Day, National Weed Your Garden Day, Summer Solstice/Summer Begins, and American Bald Eagle Day. Among these festivities, Father’s Day stands out as a meaningful...
Welcome May & Mother’s Day

Welcome May & Mother’s Day

As May continues, it brings a host of celebrations such as Gifts from the Garden Month, National Photograph Month, National Hamburger Month, and National Salad Month. However, among these colorful festivities, Mother’s Day stands out as a heartfelt tribute...