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Tuesday List: Summer (Only) Fun

by Kara B.

May 05, 2009

If you are wondering what you can do to break up the monotony of the hot summer months, here is your list.  These activities will keep you cool indoors and out.    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...

Winter Swimming

by Kara

January 12, 2009

Since we have mild temperatures even in the winter here in Tucson, there are some out door activities that we can take advantage of that snowier regions can't. Tucson Parks and Recreation offers year round swimming at heated pools. During non-summer months the cost is $1.50 for adults and $.25 for children. This is an affordable way to have fun as a family and get some exercise too. The year  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...

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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