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

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Mask Parade - Some great indoor fun!

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...

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...

It's Finally Fall: Five Things to Do When the Vegas Heat Lifts

October 23, 2008

It's October in Vegas, so enjoy the three to four weeks of fall while we have it. Make sure you squeeze in at least one of these activities before the winter winds blow through town. 1.     Take in a Rebel Football game . Support the home team down at Sam Boyd Stadium . Even if you're kids are too young to understand the intricacies of the game strategy, they love the uniforms, the  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...

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...

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...

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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