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Celebrating the New Year

December 31, 2008

I don't know about you but there is NO WAY I'm waking up either of my kids to watch the ball drop. I only get so many hours of the day when I'm not filling cups with milk and preparing snacks. Not to mention there is a good chance that I will be asleep myself. So how does one make the New Year special without staying it up to ring it in? Here are a couple of songs that are easy to learn. I like  Read more...

Thanksgiving Sanity Savers

November 26, 2008

Whether you are on the road or in the kitchen over the next couple of days, chances are you've got your hands full. Here are few Thanksgiving related activities to keep your preschooler busy and you from locking yourself in the nearest closet. Scavenger Hunt - Send your preschooler outside of the house to find the largest and smallest leaf in the yard. Encourage them to collect enough acorns  Read more...

Ways to cool off, even if the water is just a glass in your hand

August 26, 2008

** First things first: check out this really great contest going on at Savvy Source where $5000 worth of computer supplies and the latest gadgets are up for grabs.** OK kids, we are almost through August. All in all, this summer hasn't been that bad -- of course I was out of town for three weeks and I've hid inside for the rest of it so maybe I'm not a good judge of that. I can say that the  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in new orleans

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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