We are returning to this adorable farm to kick off the fall season. This will be a Fall Farm Tour that will include an apple cider pressing demonstration, a short introduction to Apple Farming and a picnic. The tour is 2 hours long for $5 per person for everyone in the group age 4 - adult. Kids 3 and under are free to accompany a paying adult. We do have the option to pick our own apples for an additional $20 for a half peck bag. The property has beautiful views and will be perfect for our picnic lunch. Bring your blankets to sit on as there are limited picnic tables. You must register and reserve your spot at www.crosscutfarmandorchard.com Limited space. See you all there!

Join us for a girls night out + a movie. We are headed out downtown to watch The Proposal. Hope to see you all there!

Join us on this adventure as we head north to explore Dixon Lake. It is considered a moderate, kid friendly 2.1 mile out and back trail. There are picnic areas where we can enjoy our lunch as a group. Like always. come prepared with plenty of snacks and water, proper shoes, sun protection, a change of clothes and a picnic lunch. Hope to see you guys there!

Join us this Friday to the premier of Inside Out 2. Location TBD.

Very excited to visit this trail. It is an easy 2 mile hike round trip. We can visit the lighthouse and take in all the beautiful views of our city. Please be prepared to pay the fee to enter Cabrillo National Monument. Bring your snacks/lunch and plenty of water. See you there!

This is an all day class focusing on the 8 shooting fundamentals put on by SRST courses. All of this will be done under the supervision of a knowledgeable and experienced instructor at all times. For more information and to register, please email: info@srstinc.com See you there! Cost: $250

A first for our group. Come join us for an easy 3.3 mile loop trail that is good for all skill levels. Remember to wear appropriate clothing, shoes, sun protection and to bring plenty of water and snacks. See you there!

An intimate pasta class dedicated to discovering how to make pasta from scratch. If interested, please send us an email sparkjoycollective@gmail.com in order to determine the size of our group before booking. The class is 2 hours long and everything is provided. Cost: $48

We are coming back to one our favorite trails. Please remember to come prepared with appropriate shoes and clothing. Sun protection and plenty of water as well. The trail may encounter a creek so bring extra clothes to change into and as always, pack a picnic lunch. See you there!

Always look forward to this time of year to experience our tide pools. Come join us for our first meetup of the year! We will meet in the afternoon + the tide will be at its lowest -1.39 at 4:55pm which should give us plenty of time to adventure and even witness the sunset. Please dress your children in warm clothing including rain boots. Don’t forget to pack water and snacks as we will surely sit down to enjoy ourselves along the coast. See you all there!

Both our first and last hike of the year will take place at this beautiful reserve! We will be taking this 1.6 mile route which is considered easy. We are so excited to get back to our hikes now that the weather is cooling down, however with the holidays coming up, we will be pausing to prioritize slow, intentional time spent at home and with our families. Please remember to dress appropriately and bring snacks, water and a packed lunch. See you out there!

Last minute visit to the pumpkin patch! This is such a cute one that includes: a train ride, corn maze, petting zoo, tractor hay wagon, cut your own sunflowers and a pumpkin farm. Dads are encouraged to come along with us.

We are returning to this adorable farm to kick off the fall season. This will be a Fall Farm Tour that will include an apple cider pressing demonstration, a short introduction to Apple Farming and a picnic. The tour is 2 hours long for $5 per person for everyone in the group age 4 - adult. Kids 3 and under are free to accompany a paying adult. We do have the option to pick our own apples for an additional $20 for a half peck bag. The property has beautiful views and will be perfect for our picnic lunch. Bring your blankets to sit on as there are limited picnic tables. You must register and reserve your spot at www.crosscutfarmandorchard.com Limited space. See you all there!

Our last summer meet up will be spent at the swimming pool! This is a residential pool with a large grassy area and playground. Come prepared for water play, picnic blankets, food, water, hats and feel free to bring scooters, bikes, soccer balls, baseball, basketball, etc. See you there!

This will be our first Movies At The Park meet up and it is one for the whole family. Bring dad along for an afternoon/evening of water play and a movie. There will be food trucks and a snack bar available, but of course, we can bring our own food. Parking may be tricky so prepare for that. Stay as long as you want. See you there!

Some of us are new to homeschooling, some of us have years of experience. As the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year is fast approaching, come join us to share our homeschooling plans, rhythms, curriculums, resources, tips and any helpful advice you have. This will be a collaborative meet up where we can all hopefully find inspiration, motivation and resources that can enhance our home education experience this upcoming year. Bring your favorite books, curriculum, planners, and/or any material that you may want to share. This is for moms only, no children. Hope to see you there!

Beach day! Come join us at the bay! Bring your beach toys, games and floaties. Don’t forget your picnic lunch and plenty of water. We will be setting up close to the bathrooms across the street from the Bahia parking lot. See you there!

Let’s kick off this summer with a beach bonfire for the entire family. Bring something to share (potluck), chairs, blankets and beach toys. It would be helpful if we each bring a bundle of wood to burn as well. We will make s’mores for the kiddos. See you all there!

Our last meet up of the month will take us to the park. There is a short, easy, stroller friendly nature path that will take us along some fun areas where the children will surely like to play at. Afterwards, we will head towards the playground area for more playtime and our picnic lunch. Hope to see you all there!

Join us this month for our first-time-ever moms only hike. We are headed to the coast to catch the sunset on this easy out and back 1-3 mile trail that will take us along the cliffs overlooking the ocean. This will be an opportunity to get to know each other better and spend time as women without our children. Bring hats, water and some food if you would like as we are sure to stop somewhere along the way to take in the sun going down.

Come experience this spring’s flower bloom on this beautiful nature walk thru a short walking trail in the heart of Mission Hills. This will be easy but it is NOT stroller friendly so you must come prepared for that. There are several points along the way where children can stop to explore and play. Afterwards, the group will go back to Pioneer Park for a picnic lunch on the grass. Bring your hats and plenty of water.

A first one for all of us moms to go out without our children and enjoy ourselves out on the town. Join us for dinner and some fun afterwards. We get to dress up a bit from our normal attire and do something refreshing for ourselves. Please let us know if you are planning to come in order to make the reservations. See you all!

Registration for Conversational Spanish Immersion classes for 2023/2024 opens! In-person instruction will be offered on Tuesdays in El Cajon and Wednesdays in Bonita. The rate is $240 per semester for grade levels TK-12th and $215 for Preschool. To register please visit: www.homeschoolenrichmentcenters.com or email me directly.

Returning to one of our favorites, this trail is mostly flat, shaded and runs along a creek. Since it doesn’t loop around, we will trek along stopping along the way to play. Be prepared for you and your children to get your feet wet. Wagons may be okay in the trail but it may be too rocky in certain spots for strollers so I would avoid that. Come prepared with plenty of water and a picnic lunch. See you there!

This is considered an easy 2.4 mile loop trail. Please remember to come prepared with appropriate shoes and clothing. Sun protection and plenty of water as well. The trail does encounter a creek so bring extra clothes to change into and as always, pack a picnic lunch. See you there!

So excited about this one! We are venturing out a bit farther away than normal to visit two prisitine waterfalls and swimming holes in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. The trail is located within Green Valley Campground and requires a $10 parking fee. Dogs are NOT allowed. This is considered an easy, 0.5 miles loop trail. Strollers/wagons not recommended. Bring your bathing suits, proper water shoes, change of clothes, hats, sun protection, plenty of water and a picnic lunch. Carpooling might be a good idea. See you out there!

This is such a favorite of ours. This trail is perfect during spring when flowers are in full bloom. It is considered a birding hotspot and if we get lucky, we could even spot a Ruddy duck or egret. This will be an easy, stroller friendly nature walk. There are so many awesome spots to stop and play. There is a creek so expect your children to get wet. Please bring plenty of water and a picnic lunch. See you out there!

***UPDATE: We are re-attempting this hike due to trail closure last month***This preserve is such a favorite during Spring. Please park at the lot nearest Mercy Road and Black Mountain Road. There is a $3 CASH ONLY fee to pay there. Bring your water, hats and picnic lunch. This will be a good one. See you out there!