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Did you miss these? November Recap

November 29, 2008

Have you recovered from the turkey and black friday shopping? It's been a whirlwind of a month. We talked about books, books, and more books. In case you missed it: Tucson ABC's - The fun and essential activities unique to Tucson Beyond the Library Storytime - Place to hear a great story. Must Have Books - Book reviews from me and Savvy Source. Desert Dweller Books - Books to  Read more...

Must have books

November 24, 2008

Christmas is right around the corner. Have you thought of what to put under the tree or in the tree, as is our family's tradition? A great book makes an inexpensive and lasting gift that can be shared between parent and child. The Savvy Source for Parents offers a wonderful resource of books, toys, and more that includes more than 500 books that have been reviewed by parents. Over the next  Read more...

Getting to know the pima county libraries

November 24, 2008

With more than 25 branches of the Pima County Library System, you should be able to find one in your neighborhood. If there is not one convenient to you, check the Bookmobile schedule for it's monthly visits to the outer edges of Tucson. The library is much more than books in Tucson. It is your gateway to literacy and fun. To get started you and your children will need library cards. The  Read more...

Usborne First Experiences

November 20, 2008

I love November's theme "Because a Great Book..." We are in love with books at our house. Book shelves are over flowing and yet buying a w book is hard to resist. J comes home with a new school library book every couple of days and although he is in kindergarten, his librarian knows him and his favorite books by name. With all of our love of new books, there are still a few tried and true  Read more...

Bedtime Bonding with Books

November 17, 2008

Were you those parents that read to your child in utero? We were. We didn't do it all the time, but sometimes hubby would feel the need to bond with our unborn baby. While I was pregnant, I took care of a friend's baby three times a week. I felt like every song and story I read to him, my own baby was hearing. Amazingly, the baby's favorite calming songs are also J's favorite songs. On our  Read more...

Beyond the Library Story time

November 11, 2008

It's Tuesday List Day around here at Being Savvy Local. The theme is best local story times. But since I've written in the recent past about some great story time places here in Pima County, I thought I'd give you some options that are off the beaten path. W.A.L.K. Events - Join your favorite book character every first Saturday of each month, 10:30am at your official UA BookStores  Read more...

Book Nooks for Tots

September 22, 2008

Some of our best story times can be found right at your local library. The Pima County library system offers baby, toddler, preschool, and family story times at most branches. Check their website for a time that fits your schedule. For working parents there are several options available in the evening and on the weekends. Summer break brings a can't miss series of special events to  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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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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