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This Weekend's Family Activities

December 26, 2008

While Christmas may be over, Chanukah is still in full swing and Kwanzaa begins today. Also, many of us have family in town and are looking for some fun activities for the family. Here is our list for this weekend. And for those who celebrate it, Happy Kwanzaa! Chanukah Bash at City Hall Plaza Bring the family to city hall this Saturday to continue your Chanukah celebration. Beginning at Read more...

Merry Christmas from Being Savvy!

by Caroline

December 25, 2008

To every Being Savvy reader celebrating Christmas, I wish you a magical day filled with family, food and fun. While I spend my day with family, I'd like to share this beautiful poem by Emily Burton that truly touched me as a mother. I am more aware than ever of the traditions I knew as a child that I am sharing with my children this Christmas season. Enjoy, remember and celebrate. Back Home Read more...

Kid-Friendly Holiday Recipes

by Caroline

December 24, 2008

My agenda today reads a little bit like this: last minute food shopping, last minute wrapping and then baking with the kids for the rest of the day. I have endless cookies and loaves of bread to make for neighbors, for family and even for Santa. Perhaps you are considering doing some of the same? Here are some recipe ideas in case you are too and would like to involve your kids! Sugar Read more...

Holiday Fun with your Little One

by Caroline

December 23, 2008

There are only two days until Christmas and we are well into Chanukah. It's time to slow down, take a break from the shopping and gift wrapping, and start having some fun with your children. Here are some ways to celebrate the season with your understandably very excited young ones! Bake cookies: One of our favorite ways to prepare for Christmas with our children is to bake cookies with Read more...

This Weekend's Family Activities

by Caroline

December 19, 2008

Coming up this week, many of us will be celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas. I am quite sure that many parents are still scrambling to finish up holiday shopping and preparations. However, other folks may have finished preparations and are ready to have fun with family. Or maybe extended family is in town and they need some entertaining. If you are looking for some family activities this Read more...

Favorite Tampa Bay Holiday Performances

by Caroline

December 18, 2008

I have vivid memories as a child of getting dressed up in my Christmas best to go see the Nutcracker with my family. Giddy in my red velvet dress and patent leather shoes, I remember running down the aisle to see the orchestra pit and then feeling goose bumps as the curtain lifted and the performance began. Here is a list of favorite Tampa Bay Holiday performances you might want to share with Read more...

Create Your Own Holiday Tradtion

by Caroline

December 17, 2008

There are certainly plenty of popular traditions folks share around the holiday season. From the dreidel game to leaving out cookies for Santa, we celebrate with family in so many familiar ways. However, some families have started traditions of their own. Perhaps you have a few! Here are some of my favorite ideas that you might want to try and establish as a tradition in your family too. Read more...

This weekend's family activities

by Caroline

December 12, 2008

Holiday preparations are in full swing right now and our weekends are filled with parties, shopping and decorating. Or you may need a break from all of those preparations and you're looking for something to channel your child's excitement this weekend. Here are some ideas for family fun this weekend. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center This classic movie has Read more...

My Top Ten Children's Holiday Books

by Caroline

December 11, 2008

Today at Being Savvy, we're sharing our favorite holiday stories. With young ones, the Holiday season can be a bit confusing and overwhelming. A good children's book helps explain everything while giving it all some context. Come and check out my top ten favorite holiday books which I've selected out of my family's personal collection. The Polar Express Chris Van Allsburg: For anyone Read more...

The Holidays at Area Theme Parks

by Caroline

December 09, 2008

Today at Being Savvy, we are listing favorite local holiday gatherings. Since we have been announcing Tampa area holiday gatherings every Friday, I thought I would highlight the theme park holiday events in the area. This part of Florida certainly has a large number of terrific theme parks, and they go all out for the holidays! Holidays at Busch Gardens Our favorite Tampa area theme park Read more...

This Weekend's Family Activities

by Caroline

December 05, 2008

While many of you will be bustling around decorating or doing holiday shopping, try to save some time for one these upcoming events. There are endless ways to celebrate the holiday season in the Tampa area this weekend! St. Petersburg Santa Parade and Snowfest at North Straub Park On Saturday from 10am - 12pm, our Tampa Bay Rays will be the grand marshals for Santa's parade. The parade Read more...

My Family's Holiday Traditions

by Caroline

December 03, 2008

One of the most wonderful things about this season is the way it brings my family together. Yesterday I posted some favorite holiday traditions here in Tampa. Today, I thought I might share with you some of my own family's cherished traditions. I am always looking for more creative ways to celebrate the holidays - please share some of your traditions too! Tree Decorating I am a control Read more...

Holiday Traditions in Tampa Bay

by Caroline

December 02, 2008

Who says we can't have a "real" holiday season here in Florida? We don't need snow to get in the spirit in these parts. There are some wonderful holiday traditions for families here in our area. You may already be familiar with some of these traditions. Or perhaps your family will start a new tradition this year while attending one of the following events. Holiday in the Park at Upper Tampa Read more...

Here Comes Santa Claus!

by Caroline

December 01, 2008

Happy Holidays! The first of December officially rings in the Christmas season for most families. I don't know about your kids, but my five year old is already making his Christmas list and checking it twice. He could not be more thrilled that the 25 day countdown is officially on. And now that the countdown is on, our children might be anxious to track down Santa to tell him what they want for Read more...

This Weekend's Family Activities

by Caroline

November 28, 2008

With the passing of a wonderful Thanksgiving and the madness of "Black Friday" behind us, it's officially time to celebrate the holiday season. And what better way to kick off the season than to go see some Christmas trees and beautiful lights. Grab the kids and the camera, turn up the volume on the carols in the car and get into the holiday spirit! The Festival of Trees in Clearwater While Read more...

Top Ten Best Children's Books about Florida

by Caroline

November 25, 2008

Nothing is more fun for my children than reading books that are relatable to their daily lives. We certainly have the Thanksgiving books out right now and the Christmas books will be dusted off next. For every child growing up in Florida, here is a top ten list of children's books about our state and all that we celebrate about it. Take a look - maybe one or two of these would make good Read more...

This Weekend's Family Activities

by Caroline

November 21, 2008

The weekend is upon us once again! Next week brings the start of a busy holiday season. Perhaps you will be traveling to see family or having family visit you for Thanksgiving. Either way, there is a lot of excitement ahead. Take the time to enjoy this weekend with your children before the holiday rush is upon us. Free Circus and Food Drive at the St. Pete Times Forum Today between 11am and Read more...

Create Holiday Cards with your Children

by Caroline

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...

Best Spots for Family Holiday Pictures in Tampa.

by Caroline

November 17, 2008

It is about time for one of my favorite holiday traditions: the holiday card exchange. There is no other time of year when my family receives more actual, personal mail in our mailbox. As many of us do, I take great care in putting together our family Christmas card and letter. December is almost here so it's time to start getting to work on this project now. Today, I'd like to brainstorm about Read more...

The New Shops At Wiregrass: Your Kids will Love it too

by Caroline

November 06, 2008

If you live north of Tampa you may have heard about a new open air, main street style mall that has recently opened. If you live in the New Tampa/ Wesley Chapel area, my guess is that you've already been over there to check it out. As a new, exciting, town center for that area, I want to be sure to fill you in about all that The Shops at Wiregrass have to offer our children. Barnes and Noble Read more...