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

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More books to stuff your stocking with

December 04, 2008

Last week, I covered our family's favorite board books , this time we're moving to our five-year-old's bookshelf for picture books and other texts that you should not miss. Check out my reviews of: Tuesday How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? The Lorax The Little Old Lady who Was Not Afraid of Anything Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late And Princess Penelope  Read more...

"Ha Ha!" Between the Covers: Favorite Funny Bedtime Stories

November 18, 2008

What books tickle your funny bone? There are some great ones out there. Some of my favorite memories are reading these hilarious tales with by two kids. Try these the next time you hit your local library or bookstore. Animal Strike at the Zoo Have you ever wondered what would happen if the animals punched out and took a day off? Regardless of your stance on organized labor, you'll get a giggle  Read more...

The Top Five Ways to Enjoy Red Rock Canyon

October 15, 2008

If you've lived in Las Vegas for any length of time, one of your first day trips was probably Red Rock Canyon . (No, it's not Red Rocks - that's just outside of Denver. Be fair warned, newbies, if you call our canyon that, people will look at you funny.) It used to feel a million miles away from town, but with our growth, development is now at the canyon's doorstep. The good news is that  Read more...

The Littlest Picasso

October 14, 2008

Art is a great way to get your little one to express themselves. It's amazing to see how they use shapes and colors to express their thoughts and emotions long before they verbalize the complex feelings that brew below the surface. How do you let loose their inner Renior or Georgia O'Keefe? You don't have to wait until their old enough to see Steve Wynn's latest collection.  It can be as  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in las vegas

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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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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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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

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