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Top Five Indoor Activities on a Hot Day

June 09, 2009

Even though we have begun another Florida summer and even though we rally to take our children out into the heat on a regular basis, sometimes it’s just too hot to go outside. Sometimes, the heat is unbearable and you would rather be stuck indoors with a house full of bored children than face that summer sun. So, what to do? Here is a top five list of fun indoor activities to keep your children busy. I promise to post more as our summer progresses!

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Inauguration Fun for Tampa Bay Kids

January 20, 2009

Happy Inauguration Day! While parents go about their routines today, many of us will stop at noon to watch the swearing in of our 44th president. Our children may be curious about what the fuss is all about. And while most of us will be watching the event on television or online, we can certainly share the excitement with our children. Here are some suggested ways Tampa Bay parents can teach  Read more...

Help Your Child Archive Their Memories

January 14, 2009

Having children has given me irrefutable proof that time is certainly passing us by. As my children stretch out of their jeans or make progress with potty training, I feel quite sure that they are days away from asking me for the keys to the car. So what is the best way to slow down time - or freeze it, in fact? Scrapbook, take pictures, take video and journal. And these are things you can  Read more...

Fun and easy Tree Decorations to make with your Children

December 10, 2008

My Christmas tree is up but it is not quite entirely decorated. Why is that, you ask? My 5 year old and 2 year old have been "decorating" with my unbreakable ornaments quite a bit already. After watching them rearrange those ornaments as much as they have, maybe the breakable ornaments need to stay in the box this year. So how do I fill in the gaps? I have found some very fun ornaments that we  Read more...

Create Holiday Cards with your Children

November 19, 2008

Earlier this week, we suggested some great spots in the Tampa Bay area where you can take your family holiday picture . Now we're going to tackle making the card itself. Having your children involved in the card making process will make your card that much more personalized and fun to make. Here are some quick, easy suggestions. As parents, we are all concerned about saving time - especially  Read more...

Inspire your Budding Art Critic at One of Our Local Museums

November 05, 2008

You might assume that visiting an art museum is strictly a "grown-up" activity. Think again! A day at a museum may just unlock the budding art critic within your own preschooler. In fact, exposing your child to fantastic art can be an extraordinary learning experience. And did you know that we have over 40 museums in the Tampa Bay area ? Pick a day when there are not many crowds and set out for  Read more...

Imagination: The Really Big Art Show

June 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  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in tampa

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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