Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in New Orleans, LA

Top 5 things to do outside when the sun shines

by Kelly Leahy

We have a lot of sunny days to fill here in New Orleans. We also have quite a few downright HOT days. So here are a few ways to enjoy the sun and beat the heat.1. Get wet. There are a few free, public pools in the city run by the New Orleans Recreation Department. A tentative list of pools open for theis summer include Behrman, Harrell, Leman, Lyons, St. Bernard, Taylor and Whitney Young. They ... Read more >

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Preschool classes abound

by Kelly Leahy

Tuesday is list day here at Savvy Source. Today we are looking at what classes New Orleans has too offer preschoolers. This type of thing is helpful to keep in mind during the summer when regular preschool goes on hiatus or at least takes a couple of weeks off. 1. Ecole Bilingue offers four two week sessions for children ages three to eleven. Classes are taught in both French and English so ... Read more >

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My wish list for a good pool experience

by Kelly Leahy

We are in the thick of summer and my kids are feeling it. One way to cool them off during the day is to bring them swimming. Whether public* or private there are always issues that pop up when taking the kids swimming. Here is my wish list for the perfect pool experience:Babies only. Despite rules being clearly printed around the baby pool, some "big" kid inevitably hops in an causes a ruckus. ... Read more >

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Do you know what lives in Lake Pontchartrain?

by Kelly Leahy

Do you know what's lurking in the shallow depths of our local lake? Sure, you may see pelicans and seagulls flying over the waters but what's swimming below? The answers might surprise you. Lake Pontchartrain is the second largest salt water lake in the country, second only to Utah's (technically, it's not really a lake, but an estuary). The brackish water and access to the Gulf of Mexico ... Read more >

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Best places in New Orleans to get up close to the marine life

by Kelly Leahy

Our theme this month at Savvy Source is "Down by the Shore." It might as well be amended to what's in the water as well (besides your swim-happy preschooler). Today's list (Tuesday = listday) includes some of the best places for you and your preschooler to view fish and other marine life. Since we are a food city and I can't hardly write about "sea life" without mentioning "seafood," I'll also ... Read more >

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