Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in las vegas, NV

Wednesday Reads: Little Pea

by FandPinLV

January 07, 2009

What would happen if all your parents ever served for dinner was candy? Night after night? Red candy. Orange candy. Rainbow-striped candy. Candy. Candy. Candy. Do ya think it would get to be a bit boring? Well imagine if you were a little pea and your mamma pea and papa pea made you eat your candy EVERY night. Yes, it's as ludicrous as you imagine. And totally hilarious, especially  Read more...

Parenting Resolutions for the New Year

by FandPinLV

January 06, 2009

Separating the wheat from the chaff. Refocusing our priorities. Seeing past the trees to the forest. Getting the big picture. All of these are great euphemisms that we hear from the boardrooms of America. When times are tight, we need to take a step back and examine the situation and get rid of the stuff that doesn't matter to make room and save energy for the stuff that does. It's  Read more...

Mask Parade - Some great indoor fun!

by FandPinLV

December 18, 2008

Last month, I scored a free copy of Mask Parade: Forest Animals by Stephanie Trelogan and featured the illustration and design talents of Katharine Armstrong. I must admit that I've had the book for a few weeks now and meant to write this review sooner, but I really wanted to see how it held the kids' interest and how it held up in a two-kid household. From the moment you crack open this large  Read more...

More books to stuff your stocking with

by FandPinLV

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...

Quintessential Vegas Books

by FandPinLV

November 25, 2008

Not So Bored Board Books

by FandPinLV

November 24, 2008

When my litte guy was born, one of the things I looked forward to most was cracking open the box of board books that I knew and loved with his older sister. Savvy Source has recently expanded their book and toy listing, so you can see reviews of some of my favorites and at least one classic that isn't really a fave, but you'll have to check them out and see for yourself. Brown Bear, Brown Bear,  Read more...

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

by FandPinLV

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...

Schedule your Saturday in Vegas (Nov. 15, 2008)

by FandPinLV

November 14, 2008

We're in a bit of a lull between Halloween and Thanksgiving, but there's still plenty to do around town this weekend. Here's a quick sampling. Mountain's Edge Fall Festival , noon-3p.m., Exploration Peak Park . Games, food, arts and crafts. Proceeds benefit local elementary schools. Free admission, but donations of canned goods are requested. Captain Underpants event, 11 a.m., Spring Valley  Read more...

Crack (a book) in Vegas

by FandPinLV

November 11, 2008

It's getting a little cooler in the neon jungle these days. The sun is sinking sooner thanks to the change in daylight savings time. If you're looking for a great way to add words to your day, head over to the Clark County library branch near you. Here are three storytimes coming up to help you celebrate fall: Enriched Storytimes - Environmental Print Wed., Nov. 12, 10-11 a.m. Target age group:  Read more...

Cover to Cover: Getting the Best Deals on Books

by FandPinLV

November 11, 2008

Are you looking to build your library, but don't have the soft money for new hardcovers? If you've flipped over a board book lately, you've probably had the realization that you could stack of board books next to a stack of college textbooks and pay nearly the same price for both piles! How can you get the most meaningful, age-appropriate volumes for your little one? The dollar store If you  Read more...

Forget the showgirls, here's how to be a princess (or prince) in Las Vegas

by FandPinLV

October 13, 2008

If you've got a little girl, you've probably got a princess on your hands. She may be a princess in a baseball hat, or knee-deep in a mud-puddle, but a princess nonetheless. With a castle in the middle of the strip, Las Vegas is a great place to get your tiara on and party like it's medieval England. Yes,I'm talking the Tournament of Kings show at the Excalibur. It's one of the longest running  Read more...