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

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Parenting Resolutions for the New Year

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...

My best advice for spending the holidays with a toddler and a preschooler

December 19, 2008

I'll be on the air tomorrow at Las Vegas' ABC-affiliate ( KTNV-Channel 13 ) to give other Vegas parents some advice about spending the holidays with their littlest ones. In case you miss it, (or I forget to get my point across clearly), here are my top tips: Keep it simple, keep it short. Remember they have short attention spans. So day-long activities and 12-step crafts are probably too much  Read more...

Best local gifts in Vegas

December 16, 2008

By now, you're probably finishing off the last bits of your holiday shopping. Your sled is likely full of more Start Wars action figures, Polly Pocket sets, and Crayola Creativty sets than any child could ever play with. If you're looking to top off the stocking with something truly memorable, might I offer a few suggestions from our own backyard? Annual Pass to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve  Read more...

Get your tree on: Our Vegas Holiday tradition

December 02, 2008

Here in Vegas, I often hear parents claim that there are no real traditions for the holidays. Well, in my mind, traditions are merely habits with meaning. Traditions are what you make them. So, why not make some great memories each year? We get a live Christmas tree (and NOT from a lot on the corner) each and every year. Yes, you can get a pre-lit tree at just about any store these days. They  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...

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...

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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