Ways To make The Most Of Your Carlsbad Backdyard Space

An anthropological UCLA study, described in the book “Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century,” blames our fascination with digital devices — tablets, computers, televisions, games — for keeping us cooped up. The UCLA research participants spent less than half an hour each week in their outdoor space. And these were Californians.

So this summer let’s make a pledge to pay more than lip service to Carlsbad outdoor living so we can be happier, create lasting memories, and generally take advantage of what home has to offer.