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Tuesday List: Best Places to Take Pictures of Flowers

by Kara B

March 10, 2009

Tucson is a thriving desert with unusual plants.  Now begins the time when they are blooming.  How about seeing them from your child's perspective?  If you don't trust them with your camera, there are many kid friendly as well as disposable varieties available.  You might be surprised by what they decide to capture.

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Finally Fall

by Kara

November 06, 2008

Crisp mornings, mild afternoons, and early sunsets. It's finally fall in Arizona! The temperatures have come down to the 70s here in Tucson. I don't know about you, but I hope they are here to stay. I think this is the best season here for taking the kids to the park. Head out around lunch time and make it a picnic. This time of year you don't have to worry about freak monsoons and slides too  Read more...

Room to Run: Best Places to Tire your Preschooler Out

by Kara

September 27, 2008

The illusive nap can sometimes be hard to come by when our preschoolers are more interested in playing and exploring their world around them. If you are like me, you seek out opportunities to tire them out on purpose so that nap time will not be a battle ground. Here in Tucson we need indoor options for much of the year so here are our favorite places to go. Springs Gymnastics --  Read more...

5 Best Ways to Enjoy Reid Park

by Kara

September 25, 2008

Located centrally, Reid Park is a plethora of fun. Spend an hour or spend the whole day, you will find plenty to keep you busy. Park by the zoo and take a train ride. The children's train will take you on a tour of the whole park. This will give you a good idea of the lay of the land. After the train ride, pop in to the zoo. Bring $2 and get the opportunity to feed the giraffes. Nothing  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...

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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