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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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Healthy Birthday Party Snacks for Kids

April 27, 2009

In the next month, I will be planning two little boy birthday parties for my sons. Their birthdays are only days apart so I have named this time of year our “birthday season”. But I have been growing weary of the junky foods children consume at birthday parties. I did some research and found some fabulous - and healthy - snack ideas for birthday parties that children are sure to enjoy. Come see what I’ve found!

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Making Math Fun for our Preschoolers

February 10, 2009

It seems second nature to many parents to teach their children letters. But do we think to teach our little ones the basics of math also? A subject just as important as reading, math should be introduced to our children at a very young age. But let's face it. Math has a bad rap. I know I've found myself cringing at my son's number line. So what can we do as parents to change this for our children and make math enjoyable? We simply need to make it fun and part of our everyday routine; here are some ideas to do just that.

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Kid-Friendly Holiday Recipes

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...

Cooking with the Kids on Thanksgiving

November 26, 2008

It's the day before Thanksgiving - let the preparations begin! If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner and your children are home with you today, I am guessing you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. Well what better way to get everything done than put those kids of yours to work with you in the kitchen? Grab aprons for everyone - let's see what we can do to get cooking with the whole family.  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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