Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Las Vegas, NV

September  2008

All About Me

September 25, 2008

Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas, at least the Savvy Source version of it. I'm a mom with a paycheck (because all moms are working moms, right?) juggling a day job with a husband, two kids, and aging parents. I was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Vegas to finish high school. I'm a proud UNLV alumnae (Go Rebels!) and a 14-year veteran in the public relations industry. After my Read more...

Gardening with Kids in the Land of the Blazing Sun (aka How to cultivate the tiniest green thumb)

September 25, 2008

Growing up in Southern California, I loved my mom's gardening. Mom spent many a weekend trying to make our house worthy of the cover of Sunset Magazine . It was great. The best part of all of it was annoying her to death learning about what she was growing. I knew when I had kids, I wanted to pass this passion on. Unfortunately, I can kill a heartiest of houseplants in less then a month. I'm Read more...

Planes, trains and automobiles: things that go vroom!

September 25, 2008

Vegas is a city that moves. If you're looking to get your toddler (or preschooler) into motion, check out some of these top transportation tips: McCarran Airport One of the busiest airports in the country, McCarran International Airport handles nearly 4 million passengers each month. That's a lot of planes. If you want to get a closer look, drive over to the parking area on the south side of Read more...

Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Child-appropriate wildlife in Sin City

September 25, 2008

Most folks think Vegas is strictly an adult destination. Well, there is some pretty interesting wildlife in this city, but if you're looking for some party animals of the more traditional furry, hairy, and scaly kind, then check out some of these hot spots. Exotic Pets Yes, this is a pet store. Believe it or not, they have more biodiversity in this shop than you'll find in some zoos. They're Read more...

History lessons: Old Mormon Fort

September 25, 2008

If you've ever taken your kids to a baseball game, kids, concert or fair at Cashman Field Center, you've probably driven by the Old Mormon Fort on the corner of Washington Ave. and Las Vegas Blvd. You've probably thought, Hmmm. One of these days we should check that out. Well, you're right. You should. While you can get a great comprehensive history of the city at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve Read more...

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