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Creatures, Canines and Kids

June 25, 2009

This weekend you have some unique choices to enjoy with your family.

In the morning you are invited to the Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute's community day. They open their doors and offer free admission to all on the 4th Saturday of every month. Enjoy nature walks, live and pinned exhibits and workshops. For more information http://www.sasionline.org/ This month you can take home silkworms, their habitat and food to get you started.

In the evening join the Foundation for Animals at Risk (FAIR) at the Tucson Canine Classic. There will be 50+ exhibitors, food, music, and Doggy fun including a fashion show and a talent show. Take your kids for the Kids' and Puppies 100 yard dash. A microchip is part of the registration if you choose to take your dog for the 5K or 1mile walk. The Vaccination Station will also be there offering free and low cost vaccines. If you don't have a dog to bring you can "rent" a pet from the FAIR booth before the start of the walk.

The event will be at Brandi Fenton Park so you can also take advantage of the splash pad available for the kids. More information is available at http://tucsoncanineclassic.org/index.html

If you would like more info on becoming a pet foster or adoptive home you can learn more on the FAIR website.

Enjoy your weekend!

Weekend Round-up 5/15- 5/17

by Kara B

May 14, 2009

Are you hot yet? Me too. We've been spending nearly every afternoon in the pool or inside in the air. Of course the evening temps, while still warm, are bearable especially if you are doing something fun. Here are some of your options for this weekend... Read more...

Tuesday List: Best Star Gazing Adventures

by Kara B

March 31, 2009

Have you noticed the lack of street lights in Tucson? That's because there are city ordinances against "light pollution." Tucson is known as the "Astronomy Capital of the World." The few and far between dim lights make seeing the stars from your backyard very easy. Grab a blanket, some snacks, and binoculars if you have them and do a little star gazing with your kids. J loves to look out from my parents' balcony and pick out his "favorite star." Read more...

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...

Adventures in Tohono Chul Park

by Kara

November 13, 2008

The boys have been wanting to go on a hike but their favorite hiking buddies, grandma and grandpa, have been sick. So Friday night I told them we would go on an adventure on Saturday. A nature walk to see what we could find. I've been wanting to visit Tohono Chul for a couple of months now, but this weekend promised perfect 70 degree walking weather. Before going on an adventure we Read more...

Top 5 Things to do Outside when the Sun Shines

by Kara

September 24, 2008

We get a lot of sunshine here in Tucson . So maybe the title should be "Top five things to do when the sun shines and it won't melt you like hot lava." Use your best judgment when heading out into the sun. In the summer, you probably won't want to be outside past 9am. 1) Go to the pool. Tucson Parks and Recreation offers more than 25 public pools . The cost is very Read more...

5 Best Day Trips

by Kara

September 23, 2008

Have a little extra time and gas money on your hand. Why not pack up the kids and go explore some of the exciting places on the outskirts of Tucson . Pick Your Own Farms -- Buckelew, Agua Linda , and Apple Annie's Orchard are all favorites. They offer a variety of items to pick in season. Don't miss the fall festivals held in October. Kids will enjoy hay rides, corn mazes, Read more...

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Discovering the Wilderness of the Urban Jungle

by Kara

September 20, 2008

In our household, we are animal lovers through and through. One of the first places we look for when we move to a new city , or just visiting one, is the zoo. We were delighted to find several offerings in Tucson . Reid Park Zoo -- Nestled in the Reid Park grounds, this zoo is the perfect size for toddlers and preschoolers. It takes us about 1-1/2 - 2 hours to see Read more...