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Crafty Friday: Wilton Christmas Gingerbread Cookie Tree Kit

November 28, 2008

Welcome to a new installment on Savvy Source Las Vegas -- CRAFTY FRIDAY! Each Friday I hope to showcase a craft that you can do with your kids. I grew up with a mom that could make Martha Stewart look like a slacker, so in homage to all that she taught me and the memories we made together, I'd like to share some ideas, tips and reviews to help you make as much of a mess as I do instill  Read more...

Crack (a book) in Vegas

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...

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...

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...

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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