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Five things to do in Tampa Bay when 'It's too HOT, Mommy!'

by Becky

Tue
27
2008

1) The Florida Aquarium ~ Pet stingrays, visit penguins and play in the water at Explore A Shore, a 2-acre outdoor water park with slides, sand castles, pirate ships and fountains. Open daily, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $17.95/adults and $12.95/children (>2/free). A Party of Six membership is $135/year.* 2) MOSI ~ Check out Kids in Charge! with hands-on learning from the ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

by Becky

Fri
13
2008

On Fridays, I will post an extensive schedule of educational and entertaining things to do for the week and weekends ahead. Make sure to check the links or call ahead. Enjoy and have fun! June 13, Friday 10-11 a.m. Story time, Kid City, Oldies but Goodies Books Every Child Should Experience, all ages, free with admission ($5) 11 a.m. Story time, Fantastic Fridays (toddlers >3 & ... Read more >

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Imagination: The Really Big Art Show

by Becky

Mon
16
2008

My children recently put on The Really Big Art Show for me, with the help of their incredibly talented art director and babysitter, who they adore. It was quite a production, with drawings by each of them, and I got to judge and give out awards for most colorful and most creative title. Next up, I've been promised a dance show. What do your children do to show off their artistic sides? ... Read more >

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Best things about vacation and best things about coming home

by Becky

Tue
8
2008

As I mentioned before, my family went on summer vacation to Iowa in June. We lucked out with the weather, getting there just days after the worst flooding ever and a week without running water. With blue skies during the day and cool temperatures at night, it was hard to believe we had just missed tornadoes and torrential rain. Maybe it was just good old Iowan hospitality -- they ordered good ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 7/7

by Becky

Mon
7
2008

10:30 a.m. Story time, (preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble, Clearwater ... Read more >

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Three days in Tampa, Day 2

by Becky

Wed
9
2008

As part of our July Escapes theme, I am highlighting over the next three days fun things for travelers with preschoolers to do in Tampa. Yesterday, I suggested Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, rated the No. 1 children's zoo in the country. Today, I'll talk about The Florida Aquarium, which offers 200,000 square feet of exhibits, shows and indoor fun. Check out the sea otters, turtles and birds in the ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 7/15

by Becky

Tue
15
2008

Tuesday, July 15 11 a.m. Story time, Terrific Tuesdays (toddlers >3), Barnes & Noble, Tampa 10 a.m. free movies ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 7/29

by Becky

Tue
29
2008
Tuesday, July 29 10 a.m. free movies

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Things to do today, 7/30

by Becky

Wed
30
2008
Wednesday, July 30 10 a.m. free movies 10 a.m. $1 movies

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Back to school: Fair at MOSI

by Becky

Thu
31
2008

The Museum of Science and Industry will hold a Back to School Health & Safety Fair on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to arts and crafts, face painting, live entertainment and giveaways, kids can also check out MOSI's Kids In Charge! And Dinosaurs! The Exhibition for only $10. MOSI members and children 2 and younger get in free. Call 813-987-6000 for more ... Read more >

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Things to do, upcoming week

by Becky

Fri
8
2008

Friday, Aug. 8 5-8:30 p.m. Nite Zoo, Lowry Park Zoo, free unlimited rides after 5, cost included in admission, free for members. 7-9 p.m. Ulmer Park, Largo, Panakolada, steel drums, free for all ages. Saturday, Aug. 9 Puss In Boots in Bradenton, Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre, call 813-659-0659 for more information. 10 a.m. Free Kids' Matinee, The Princess Bride, Beach Theatre. 10 ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/11

by Becky

Mon
11
2008

Monday, Aug. 11 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MOSI Homeschool Educators Open House, take free self-guided tours of exhibits and learn about MOSI's Homeschool Education programs, get 20 percent discount on membership with on-site registration, call 813-987-6100 for more information. 10:30 a.m. Story time, (preschool 3-6), Barnes & Noble Clearwater 10:30 a.m. Magical Monday ~ What I Like About Me ... Read more >

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Things to do today, 8/14

by Becky

Thu
14
2008

Thursday, Aug. 14 10:30-11:15 a.m. Book Time at Brooker Creek ~ The Lady and the Spider by Faith McNulty, includes craft, game or other hands-on activity, Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, ages 3-5, admission is free, but registration is required. Call 727-453-6800. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wee-time at Weedon ~ What's It Like to be a Fish? By Wendy Pfeffer, includes ... Read more >

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tampa

Becky

A native Nebraskan whose parents were teachers and always made her "look it up" in the dictionary, she married a Norwegian she met in college. She wound up in Tampa via Norway, where her fondest memories are of listening to a bar full of Norwegians sing every word to "American Pie" at closing time (the most English she heard at one time in two months) and explaining "Paradise By The Dashboard...Read more >

Caroline

Caroline is an over-thinking mom of two boys currently living under swaying palm trees in the sunny state of Florida. She grew up as a Foreign Service brat and spent half of her childhood in Africa. But alas, life got a little more typical once she settled down in the U.S. to attend college and eventually start a wonderful family of her own. In 2005, she moved her family from Boston to Florida....Read more >

Because a Great Book Helps Explain a Tough Subject

by BeingSavvy

November
20
2008

Oh, the tough stuff. Life with preschoolers means wading right into the hard stuff, sometimes on a daily basis. And what's perhaps most striking of all is just how much tough stuff there is!
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