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Inspiration: The Lorax Speaks for Us, Too

Apr
16
2008

Thank goodness (again) for our beloved Dr. Seuss. Not only did he introduce us to Horton and the Cat and Bartholomew and Sam I Am, he also brought the Lorax into our lives. Or rather, our kids' lives. The Lorax, who enlightens without seeming preachy. The Lorax, who says (as repeated by the now-chastened Once-ler) "UNLESS" without sounding like such a nag. Oh, to be the Lorax!

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But Realistically: How About Some Great Art Projects That Don't Make a Mess

May
24
2008

When we let our creative spirits run wild, we couldn't care less about mess. But for those days when we are a bit out of sync with our muse, we need things to be easy -- and neat -- to be inspiring. We know you've got great ideas here. Do share with us your trusted ways to let your little ones cook and and draw and sculpt and move and imagine and create -- all without requiring a mop and

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Savvy at the Movies: "My Kid Could Paint That"

May
26
2008

As fellow parents of preschoolers, we know that your movie-watching time is limited. Severely limited. Maybe some of you did manage to catch a movie over this long weekend. If so, we hope it was great. Because we just do not have time to watch bad movies anymore, do we? Your very very high bar for movies notwithstanding, we absolutely must tell you about and urge you to see the riveting

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Savvy Picks for December, 2008

Our top ten posts about the wonders of rituals and routines:

  1. A Season of Rituals
  2. Savvy Welcomes Betsy Brown Braun on Helping Keep the Fa-La-La in the Holidays with Your Children
  3. Savvy Picks: Best Children's Books of 2008
  4. Savvy Welcomes Lyn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson on Greening the Holidays
  5. Teaching Your Child About Giving Instead of Getting at the Holidays
  6. Homemade Gifts to Make with Preschoolers
  7. How to Keep Rituals a Bit Flexible, a Little Lively, and a Lot Unexpected
  8. Savvy Welcomes Ginger Carlson on How to Give Experiences Not More Things
  9. Inspired Indoor Activities for the Shortest Day of the Year
  10. Holidays Are Delicious

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