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

Bugs, dolphins and monsters swarm the IMAX

by Kelly Leahy

My husband and I just had a brief discussion the other day as to whether our two year old (she'll be three in August) would be ready for the IMAX. I said that she could probably handle it but we might want to wait. Well, that was before I saw that Bugs!, Dolphins and Wales, and Sea Monsters were on the marquee (not all on one screen at the same time -- that would be a little much).The last time ... Read more >

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Free drive in movies, without the driving

by Kelly Leahy

Saturday night I packed up the kids and we went to St. Patrick's Park in Mid-City to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang projected on the big screen. The movie didn't start until well after 8 p.m. due to how long it took for the last of the sun to disappear but the girls had a great deal of fun regardless.My eldest chased her buddy around the baseball diamond which was swarming with kids of all ages. I ... 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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Great films celebrating preschool buddies

by Kelly Leahy

Today's list is all about preschool friends and the books and movies that celebrate children and their pals. I feel like I have a pretty limited database on this topic 'cause I have no idea what the kids watch nowadays except for what sneaks its way on our TV (which is pretty much Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or Spongebob Squarepants). However, there are some films that I remember from my childhood ... 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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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

by Kelly Leahy

I can't tell you how many times Madagascar has been viewed in our house. For a while "The Zebra Show" was airing every afternoon in order to get my daughter to sleep -- not because it was boring but because she had seen it so many times that she would conk out somewhere around 25 minutes in.It was with great anticipation that I shuffled her into the car on Saturday to see the new opened sequel, ... Read more >

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