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This Weekend's Family Activities in Tampa Bay

by Caroline

July 16, 2009

Tampa Bay offers us all sorts of family fun this weekend. Come check out our Savvy Source picks!

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Discover Great Explorations Children's Museum in St. Petersburg

by Caroline

July 13, 2009

Are your children tearing apart your home because it’s just too hot or too rainy to be outside? Are your children craving some physical, explorative and imaginative play during these repetitive summer days? Then Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Petersburg may be exactly what you and your children need for a fun family outing.

Bowling with Your Preschooler in Tampa Bay for Free

by Caroline

June 29, 2009

Are you looking for a cool, indoor, air-conditioned activity for your child this summer? An activity that involves balls, friends and loud cheering for one another? An activity that even teaches your young one how to take turns? An activity that may even be free to children on a daily basis this summer? I’ve got it. Bowling. Yes, bowling can be a wonderful activity even for a preschooler.

Top 20 Classic Movies to Share with Your Children

by Caroline

May 18, 2009

Before there were DVD players, or VHS players for that matter, there were real film projectors set up in my friend’s living room with every neighborhood child gathered around chomping on popcorn. It didn’t matter which movie, the novelty of showing a movie at home was enough to hold all of our attention. And once video players were available, we would still gather and watch our favorites from home over and over. The novelty of watching a movie from home just never seemed to wear off. Do you remember which movies we all loved so much? Here is a list of my top twenty favorite classic children’s movies you might want to share with your children this summer. (But be sure to keep your fast forward button ready for your youngest who might not be ready for the slower or scarier scenes.)
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Top Five Aquariums in the Tampa Bay Area

by Caroline

March 17, 2009

Are your children hoping to actually find Nemo after marathon sessions of a certain Disney movie? Perhaps your young ones are itching to see more than just your family goldfish swim in circles at home. Well, it may be time to pile the family into the car and check out a local aquarium. Here are the top five local aquariums in the Tampa bay area.

Baby Loves Disco Comes To Tampa

by Caroline

February 13, 2009

So when was the last time you went dancing at a local night club? Since having children, I am guessing the opportunities to “get your groove on” are few and far between. Well warm up those dancing shoes, we’ve got the perfect solution for your booty shaking blues coming up this Sunday. And the best part? It involves dance party fun for the entire family.

Happy New Year!

by Caroline

January 01, 2009

Happy New Year to Tampa Bay parents from Being Savvy! We look forward to another year of pre-schooler tips, local activities and exciting reviews for all of our readers. Take this day to enjoy your families - being with your children is the only way to start the New year off right. Here are some games and activities to help all of you celebrate New Year's day! New Years Online Games Read more...

Enjoy Thanksgiving with quotes, games and fun

by Caroline

November 27, 2008

Happy thanksgiving to all of our Being Savvy Tampa readers! We've got some fun for you today. Check it out, show your kids and then go enjoy your families! Memorable Thanksgiving Quotes As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy On Thanksgiving Day, all over America, families sit Read more...

Things to do today, 8/14

by Becky

August 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 Read more...

Things to do today, 8/11

by Becky

August 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 Read more...

Things to do, upcoming week

by Becky

August 08, 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, Read more...

Back to school: Fair at MOSI

by Becky

July 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...

Things to do today, 7/30

by Becky

July 30, 2008

Wednesday, July 30 10 a.m. free movies 10 a.m. $1 movies Read more...

Things to do today, 7/29

by Becky

July 29, 2008

Tuesday, July 29 10 a.m. free movies Read more...

Things to do today, 7/15

by Becky

July 15, 2008

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

Three days in Tampa, Day 2

by Becky

July 09, 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 Read more...

Best things about vacation and best things about coming home

by Becky

July 08, 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 Read more...

Things to do today, 7/7

by Becky

July 07, 2008

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

Imagination: The Really Big Art Show

by Becky

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...

Things to do, upcoming week

by Becky

June 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...

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

by Becky

May 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 Read more...