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Birthday Party Options in Tampa Bay

May 26, 2009

Today, I am celebrating my oldest child’s birthday. And as expected, I have been researching birthday party ideas a great deal over the past few weeks. I thought I would share some popular birthday party locations for preschool aged children in the Tampa bay area. I’ve included some options that might work for their older siblings too.

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Top Ten Spring Family Activities in Tampa Bay

April 14, 2009

While the weather is still a perfect 80 degrees, dry and sunny - and schools are still in session - now is the time to take advantage of all that outdoor Tampa Bay has to offer. Here are my top ten suggested spring activities for Tampa Bay families.

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Introducing the Fun of Big-kid Sports to our Littlest Kids

March 30, 2009

My five year old son is currently involved in his first year of Little League. As an avid red sox fan, I am thrilled, hopeful and filled with pride. But what is the best way to introduce your preschooler to organized sports? After one failed attempt at soccer and now a relatively successful run at Little League, I’ve learned a few pointers that I would like to share with you.

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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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Top 20 Memberships for your child in the new year

December 16, 2008

So Tampa Parents, are you looking for a practical gift for your children? Have all the toys stores got you down? Do you want to give your child something special, something different this year? Well, look no further. I have listed 20 local spots where you might want to consider buying an annual pass for your child. As Clark Griswold's cousin Eddy noted about the Jelly of the month club, "It's  Read more...

Take Your Littlest Athlete to Accesible, Local Sporting Events

November 20, 2008

Do you have children who can't seem to get enough of one particular sport? Wouldn't it be fun to go to a game with your pre-schooler? But maybe you're thinking the cost of tickets or overwhelming size of the event just isn't practical right now. Well, I've got an idea. There are endless opportunities to attend a sporting event right here in the Tampa Bay area, and they cost a whole lot less  Read more...

Baseball: Five things baseball fans get when they become Rays Rookies

July 29, 2008

Tampa Bay Rays fans 14 and younger can get the inside scoop on the team by becoming a Rays Rookie member for $20. Celebrate Raymond's birthday party and pre-game parade Aug. 3 Get upper-deck ticket voucher to four games Get a team T-shirt, baseball, backpack, newsletter and membership card Get a free meal at Chick-Fil-A Participate in a baseball clinic If you're  Read more...

99 (or So) Things To Do in Tampa Bay Before Your Children Grow Up

May 29, 2008

Air, land & sea Carriage rides at The Pier (St. Pete) HMS Bounty  (St. Pete) Hot-air balloon rides Jolley Trolley (Clearwater Beach) MacDill AFB Air Fest Streetcars (Ybor City) Suncoast Beach Trolley (St. Pete) Trains (Largo) Aquariums Clearwater Marine Aquarium The Florida Aquarium Parker Manatee Aquarium (Bradenton) The Pier Aquarium (St. Pete) Tarpon  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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