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Butterfly Pavilion at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Dec
28
2008

If you are looking to add a touch of Spring to these cold Winter months, you need look no further than the Butterfly Pavilion at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (10th and Constitution, NW, Smithsonian Station in the Blue and Orange Lines). Start with a stroll through the Partners in Evolution Exhibition which explored the connections between butterflies and ... Read more >

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Kicking off the New Year

Dec
31
2008

So, schools have been closed for a long, long time now and I'm sure many of us are looking for ways to get the kids out the house for a day. The good news is that many things are open on New Year's Day. Here are my recommendations for getting the new year kicked off to an educational start. The Smithsonian - all Smithsonian museums are open tomorrow, and most open at 10 ... Read more >

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Meadowside Nature Center for Birthdays and Indoor Play

Jan
23
2009

Sometimes planning a practical birthday party means having it outside your home. But where can you go that isn't booked almost a year in advance and won't cost the month's mortgage? I'm a huge fan of county facilities. Here in Montgomery County our swimming pools, ice rinks, parks, and recreation and nature centers are top notch and inexpensive compared to other party places because our tax ... Read more >

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Kids Around the World

Mar
20
2010

It's well known that if you want to get your preschoolers interested in something, the best way is to show them that other kids are involved. This rule holds for almost everything, even geography! Think about it this way: if you were to take your kids on a ...Read more >

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