December 2008
Holiday Leftovers: My 5 Favorite Posts from 2008
December 30, 2008
Can you believe 2008 is almost over? As the year winds down, I'm looking back on all the posts I've written for Being Savvy Long Beach and choosing a few of my faves: In Long Beach , A is for Aquarium , M is for MOLAA , and W is for West Coast Choppers . The LBC ABC is a uniquely Long Beach alphabet. It's good place to start if you're visiting for the weekend, or you're new in Read more...
Kid-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebrations
December 30, 2008
New Year's Eve presents a dilemma for parents of small children. Keep the kids up all night? They'll be extra-cranky on New Year's Day. Hire a babysitter? Good luck with that. And you can't exactly take them along to that Brazilian-themed party on the Queen Mary, now can you? Given the options, my favorite way to celebrate New Year's Eve is at home in my jammies. But for those who feel left Read more...
Go for a Spin
December 29, 2008
Was there a new set of wheels under the tree this year? Riding a tricycle, bike, or scooter can help preschoolers develop large motor skills and get a little exercise at the same time. My daughter couldn't wait to try out the new big-girl bike Santa brought, so Friday we put it in the trunk and headed off to ride the trails. Here are some paths around Long Beach where kids can take Read more...
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2008
We've wrapped the presents and stuffed the stockings. Now it's time for the big day itself. The best thing about being a parent is experiencing the fun all over again, through your child. When I was a kid, I woke up at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning and raced downstairs to shake out my stocking, but today I'm more excited about seeing the expression on my daughter's face when she Read more...
Crafts for a Rainy Christmas Eve
December 24, 2008
Preschool is out, and the weather forecast says it's going to rain in Long Beach today. If you're looking for ways to keep your child's hands busy while you wrap gifts or whip up the Christmas feast, check out these holiday crafts from Savvy Source and around the web: Kids can make Christmas tree cones with ice cream cones and icing (or cream cheese.) Decorate the cones with Read more...
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