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Catching Their Reflections

by Kara

January 13, 2009

After our children start to notice their familiar family members they begin to notice themselves. I have always loved those moments when they child I am holding as we walk by the bathroom mirror realizes that the mommy in the mirror holding that baby is us. Awwww . Today's Tuesday List is the best places for them to catch a glimpse of themselves. 1.) Start at home. The bathroom mirror  Read more...

Get Your Tickets Now! - Bugs on Broadway

by Kara

January 05, 2009

Sometimes when you hear a commercial on the radio for a future event, you just know it is going to be a hit. This is even is one of those. Bugs Bunny on Broadway - Concert Specials will be arriving in Tucson on March 28th at 7:30pm. This is a multi-media performance brought by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Looney Toons Classics will be shown on the big screen while the orchestra plays the  Read more...

Finger Plays and more

by Kara

November 22, 2008

Experts agree that saying, reading, and singing rhymes are essential to the process of learning to read. When you combine words with movement you are giving the abstract word a meaning. Of course there is always the added benefit of touch therepy as well. What mom, or dad, can resist playing "This Little Piggy Went to Market" on those cute baby toes. Even now, 3 year old Little J sticks his  Read more...

Silly books to make them giggle

by Kara

November 18, 2008

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. e e cummings We love to laugh, giggle, snort, and sigh. A funny book is one that my kids will ask to hear over and over. We read them so many times that J can recite them from beginning to end for his little brother. Our most current favorite is Tiger Can't Sleep. My mom bought this book for us because Little J  Read more...

Because a Great Book Makes you wonder

by Kara

November 03, 2008

In November we will be focusing on great books and literacy in the local setting. Can you remember back to your own childhood when reading with your mom and dad or even the children's librarian? Did you like books that made you think or ones that were predictable? I loved books that had my imagination flying trying to guess what would happen next. This past week J came home reciting lines that  Read more...

Building a dress up box

by Kara

October 30, 2008

The after Halloween sales are one of my favorite shopping days. Okay any after holiday sale is my favorite. However, after Halloween is all for the kids. This weekend is the perfect time to start or even grow your dress up box. Most big box stores will have their holiday merchandise marked down 50% this weekend and up to 75% next weekend. Check the smaller local stores, drug  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in tucson

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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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