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

Budding Art Critic: How to make the NOMA a place your child loves

by Kelly Leahy

The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is located on the edge of City Park in an impressive Greek Revival building. The museum might be a little imposing and the docents can be stuffy but here are some surefire ways to make a visit a hit with your pre-schooler.Plan ahead. Take a look at the website and print out some pictures of NOMA's permanent collection to hunt for in the museum. Our favorites ... Read more >

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Top 5 Things to Do in New Orleans on a Rainy Day

by Kelly Leahy

We are fast approaching rainy season here in New Orleans and that can mean anything from a gray drizzle all day long to being locked in the house for hours due to street flooding. Nothing's easy about living in the Crescent City but here are some tips to make a rainy day with your pre-schooler something to look forward to rather than dread.1. Go Fish. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is a ... Read more >

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Audubon Insectarium: A review

by Kelly Leahy

Can I share a secret with you? I honestly had no big desire to go to the new Audubon Insectarium. I didn't want to pay admission and I figured that the museum would be swamped with visitors for the first few months. I also don't like bugs. I don't like bugs a lot. But when it came time to think of something to do for Father's Day, I ponied up and bought tickets online because I knew that my dear ... Read more >

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This weekends best picks

by Kelly Leahy

The Bywater Art Market makes its monthly appearance on Saturday. Not only is this a great place to pick some reasonably priced artwork for yourself but also gifts for others -- especially if you like to start your Christmas shopping early. There is usually live music for little ears and many food options including kid-friendly juices and kettle corn. What I like best about city's art markets are ... Read more >

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This weekend's best bet: FETCH! Louisiana Children's Museum

by Kelly Leahy

Saturdays at the Louisiana Children's Museum offer up a scavenger hunt for the kids. Each week has a different theme. This Saturday's theme is energy which is very appropriate given how much we've been running the air conditioner lately. From 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. kids are invited to build an "enviro battery" (potatoes?), a hot air balloon and static powered neon lights. There will also be ... Read more >

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A preschooler's view of Baton Rouge in pictures

by Kelly Leahy

The Husband has some business to attend to in Baton Rouge this week. After debating back and forth what would be more difficult -- a week at home, alone with two little ones or a week alone in a hotel room with two little ones, I opted for home. However, that did not stop me and the kids from spending one night in the historic Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center. The hotel is located Downtown ... Read more >

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This weekends best bet: Scarecrows and Brats

by Kelly Leahy

Fall has arrived! With it comes festivals galore. This weekend brings with it a couple of offerings for you and your preschooler.Oktoberfest starts tomorrow evening at Deutsches House. Grab a table, a bier and some knackwurst. Hand over a giant Bavarian pretzel to the little one and enjoy the music. Friday 3pm to 1am and Saturday 6pm until 1am.If you are looking for a new addition to your ... Read more >

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Seeing Stars

by Kelly Leahy

My three-year-old has been into the solar system for quite some time now. It's her father's fault. He's even made up a song entitled, "The Sun" to get her to sleep at night. Because of this I've been looking into local planetariums. The closest planetarium is the Kenner Planetarium Megadome Cinema in Rivertown. Various planet themed shows are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday during the day. ... Read more >

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