Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Washington DC, DC

Savvy Deal: Baltimore Orioles Tickets for $1

by Leticia

Summer is coming to an end and that means baseball season is coming to a close too. If you are a fan of the game and want to enjoy another game before next spring or are looking for an affordable way to take the entire family to a game, then get online and purchase some tickets a Baltimore Orioles game this month. Throughout the month of September you can buy tickets to all Baltimore Orioles' ... Read more >

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Best Read-Alouds About Starting School

by Leticia

It's back to school time! Whether your child is going to preschool or entering a new world of kindergarten, the following books are all about starting school: I Don't Want to Go to School by Weiss and Bennet provides a light, engaging response to children when they tell you they don't want to go to school. Wow! School! By Robert Neubecker shares the enthusiasm that many children have about ... Read more >

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August Posts to Help You Plan Your September and Beyond

by Leticia

With the month ending on Sunday and older siblings are heading back to school, I thought I'd provide a list of my favorite activities that can easily carry into September: Brookside Gardens is a place to visit each season. Changing leaves and glorious fall colors makes this a wonderful cooler weather destination. As winter approaches, head over for Garden of Lights, a beautiful light display ... Read more >

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Jim Henson's Fantastic World

by Leticia

Are you looking for a fun inexpensive kid-friendly museum outing in DC that will be as much fun for you as the kids? If so, pack a lunch and take a trip to the National Mall to see Jim Henson's Fantastic World . Last weekend we hopped aboard the Metro (which is an adventure of its own for my two children!) and disembarked at the Smithsonian stop to walk less than a block to the Smithsonian ... Read more >

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There's No Place Like (Outer) Space

by Leticia

Our Aunt Amy is a planetary geophysicist and has fostered a love of science and all things space related to our two children. 2 year old Captain Computer loves being able to recognize and say Saturn while Little Miss Techie is always asking us to e-mail her wonderful aunt with her most recent questions about the moon and planets. To supplement their education with what their aunt teaches them, ... Read more >

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Ways to cool off

by Leticia

Sometimes the hottest days in the DC area are the ones in late August and early September. How can you cool off when local pools begin to cut back hours and you are dying for some cool relief? Try some of these great ideas, some of which are from The Savvy Source Activity Resource : Take a trip to the grocery store and linger in the frozen food aisle Pick up a box of popsicles and do some ... Read more >

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Room to Run: Brookside Gardens

by Leticia

We just went to Brookside Gardens and as much as I love going there, each time we go, I'm reminded how wonderful it is. Located in Wheaton, Maryland, Brookside Gardens is 50 acres of free tranquility and beauty that can wear your child out! One of my favorite features is the Japanese Tea House . Accessible by a stone path or a wooden footbridge, the Japanese Tea House is a place to enjoy some ... Read more >

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Best Local Fishing Spots

by Leticia

My grandfather loved boating and fishing and while I never had the same level of passion for the sport that he did, I did like hooking little worms on my hook and waiting for the fish to bite. Most of the time my patience was rewarded by small blue gill that my brother and I liked catching and releasing. Other times we came up empty handed. Nevertheless, the process of fishing- baiting the line, ... Read more >

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Jammin Java: Jammin for kid, Java for moms

by Leticia

Guest writer Linda Kerr lives in Fairfax County with her two children. She and her clan venture out to find fun and excitement close to home that doesn't break the bank. Great indoor places for kids and moms to escape the heat, rain, cold, snow are few and far between. Finding a great indoor place that suits both mom and children of so many ages is a jewel. Jammin Java in Vienna is one of ... Read more >

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Come Fly With Me: College Park Aviation Museum

by Leticia

This past weekend we were invited to a birthday party at the College Park Aviation Museum and while we haven't been there in awhile, we were reminded of what a wonderful treasure this museum is for the toddler and preschool set. The College Park Aviation Museum is located across from Route 1 from the University of Maryland College Park campus. The building is on the grounds of the world's oldest ... Read more >

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