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Best Spots for Indoor Play

January 20, 2009

We are lucky in that winters here are usually mild enough to keep us from getting cases of cabin fever (that comes in July). There are days however, some recent, that keep us shivering and away from our favorite outdoor spots. For days like these, I'm recapping favorite indoor spots around the city to let your toddler run wild. The Monkey Room features plenty of climbing equipment for toddlers  Read more...

Hunkering down on the road

September 01, 2008

Hey y'all. Chances are you are on the road today staying with friends, family or in a hotel out of town. I'm in Birmingham and after a long 14 hour trip yesterday, I'm not anxious to get back in the car. Before we left, I did a quick Google search for area attractions and I found the McWane Science Center . They currently feature a large dinosaur exhibit and there is also an IMAX theater. We  Read more...

Looking in the mirror: A list of reflections

January 13, 2008

Tuesday is list day where we will all be covering the same topics nationally . Today's subject is the best places to find your reflection around town. Here we go. Fountain, Audubon Park. I was going to recommend the reflective canals in the city parks but the last thing I would want would be for someone to fall in. The fountain by the main entrance of Audubon Park has reflective qualites and  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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