Fitting in outdoor time once school's back in session
My daughter's summer has been filled with activity and outdoor adventures. This has been great for my conscious when I've allowed her some screen time at the end of each day. Once school starts back, however, that nagging voice in...
Gaslamp & the Embarcadero in July: A Comic-Con Adventure
Comic-Con is one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) events that comes to San Diego each year. Taking place at the San Diego Convention Center and the surrounding area, the event runs this year Thursday, July 24, through Sunday,...
Our family-friendly day trip to Solana Beach
In a previous story, I briefly mentioned the Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail. In this post, I’ll break down our excursion to the always sensational Solana Beach. Of course, what I list below is literally just a sampling of what...
The GO Deck featured on the Inventor Spotlight Podcast
Episode 16 of the Inventor Spotlight Podcast featured Deanna Ratnikova, San Diego entrepreneur and creator of The GO Deck—a 52-card deck that sends locals and visitors on one new outdoor adventure every week of the year. Tune in to hear: ...
Games to Play on the GO featured on national platform
Games to Play on the GO is trending as one of the top ten brands on the Grommet product discovery platform. Wahoo! Why is this exciting? The number 1 upvoted brand this week will receive a free spot in the...
How we visit La Jolla on a budget
Bursting with natural beauty, La Jolla has several cards within The GO Deck San Diego. We’ve heard from many customers that they particularly love visiting La Jolla Cove, so we’ve even created a special scavenger hunt to get children excited...
Step into Summer: Three walking trends to try right now
Though the debate continues on the number of daily steps necessary for optimal health, there's one thing we can all agree on: walking in any form is good for your health. So, as we saunter into summer, here are three...
A Conversation to Kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with Kim McKewon
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This conversation with Kim McKewon demonstrates that there is light - both for the people struggling with mental illness and also for those living with, working with, or caring about someone who is struggling. ...
A Conversation on Crafting Quality Play with Brooke Hartman Barrett of The Enchanted Treehouse
For this live conversation on crafting quality play with your children, Deanna was joined by Brooke Hartman Barrett of The Enchanted Treehouse in Solana Beach, California: a unique children’s play center, learning space, and specialty book & toy store (yes,...