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Tuesday List: Encouraging Pre-Math Skills

by Kara B

February 10, 2009

Believe it or not, math is all around us.  This is a subject we tend to shy away from unless we were math geniuses in school.  Counting our kids fingers and toes is as complex as we think we get.  However, for the preschool set, math also includes colors, shapes, sizes and comparing.  You could do all of this at home or try some fun math out around town.

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Passing on Traditions

by Kara

December 24, 2008

Our lives are full of traditions and rituals. The way we put on our socks and shoes can become a ritual. Do you put on two socks and then then two shoes or do you alternate? The holidays, no matter which ones you celebrate can be bogged down with traditions. I have so many from growing up that I want to share with my kids and so many more that I think about starting. It all starts wit  Read more...

Cookbook Giveaway Wrap-up

by Kara

December 08, 2008

Thank you to everyone that entered my recent giveaway. Unfortunately, I only had one book to give away and that person has been notified. Since not everyone left me their email address, I could not send you the additional lunchbox recipes. If you would like to see them, please visit my personal blog here . If you live in Tucson and have a child with special needs (of any kind), you may  Read more...

GF/CF Cookbook for kids and a giveaway

by Kara

November 26, 2008

I was given the opportunity to review a cookbook designed for parents and caretakers of children with ADHD and/or Autism. The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet While J is on the Autism Spectrum and also has an ADHD diagnoses, we have not gone completely gluten free/casein free (GF/CF). We did at one point last  Read more...

Giveaways galore

by Kara

November 10, 2008

If you like to travel, you'll want another mom's opinion on places to go and things to see. Check out your new best friends, they may make you decide to take a trip you werent even planning, it's the other city editors on Savvy Source. When you are here on my blog, look up to the left for the drop down box that says "visit another being savvy city." There you will find moms just like me  Read more...

What to do when the sugar rush is over.

by Kara

October 31, 2008

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Do you tuck away certain candies for yourself? In our case, I keep anything that has wheat in it (twix, twizzlers, etc.) and most of the chocolate. I used to keep all of the chocolate, but last year J caught me and wanted some M&Ms back. Then we dole out 2-3 pieces a day for the next 6 months until it gets down to the gum that no one wants and toss it in the trash.  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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