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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...

"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...

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

by FandPinLV

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

by FandPinLV

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...

Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Child-appropriate wildlife in Sin City

by FandPinLV

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...

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