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This Weekend's Best Bet: Tết Fest

January 30, 2009

A friend tipped me off to a festival in New Orleans East this weekend. The Vietnamese New Year or Tết kicks off this evening at Mary Queen of Vietnam Church (14001 Dwyer Blvd.). This three day celebration features food, games, dragons and performances. To catch it from the beginning, head on over to the Church tonight at 6:30 pm for the opening ceremonies. Tết is the biggest holiday  Read more...

Holiday Recipes for the Kids

December 24, 2008

Whether you are spending tomorrow evening at home or truckin' over to the relatives, chances are there will be food involved. Consider cooking with the kids this year. Not only does it encourage your preschooler to learn about the kitchen beyond the banging of pots and pans but it's also easier on you than trying to lock them out. The key to cooking with young kids is finding recipes that are  Read more...

Just in case you missed us the first time ...

September 30, 2008

For list day today, we are digging up some of our favorite posts since the birth of Being Savvy New Orleans. So, just in case you missed us the first time, go back and catch up. 99 things you must do with your child in New Orleans before they grow up gives 30 good ideas for activities to start. The other 69 come from you! Though we haven't seen any precipitation in a while, Top 5 things to do  Read more...

99 Things to do With Your Preschooler Before Kindergarten

January 27, 2008

For today we at Savvy Source are listing 99 things to do with your preschooler before the big K. I can't even wrap my head around kindergarten right now but it's fast approaching. Rather than come up with 99 things, I'm going to start off the list with nine. Please add more in the comments! Take a ride on the Algiers Ferry. I keep saying that I'm going to do this but I haven't yet. Know 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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