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...

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...

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...

Get Away from the Fray (5 best "day trips" within an hour of Las Vegas)

October 21, 2008

Travel an hour outside of Vegas in any direction and you'll probably find yourself in the middle of nowhere. Or so you'd think. There are actually a lot of great places to visit with kids that are well outside the neon shadow and pretty darn cheap, too. Try these on for size. The Railroad Trail at Lake Mead Pack up the kids and head down to Lake Mead by way of Boulder City. It's an easy hike  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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