Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Long Beach, CA

January  2009

The Queen Mary

January 30, 2009

I have a confession to make. I always meant to take Bella to the Queen Mary , but it took me four years to follow through. Last weekend, my husband told me admission was free to California residents through the month of January (you still have to pay for parking), and that was incentive enough for me. Another confession. I didn't really know much about the Queen Mary before our Read more...

Five Things to Do Before Kindergarten

January 27, 2009

In nine months my daughter will be in kindergarten, which means that this relatively carefree part of our lives is about to end. I want her to learn and grow, but also to have a little fun before she starts school. Here are a few things on my list: Take a road trip, just the two of you. When your kid is in kindergarten, you' ll be tied to the school schedule, so take advantage of Read more...

Happy (Lunar) New Year!

January 26, 2009

Happy New Year! Today is the first day of the Year of the Ox. Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia, and each country has its own special traditions. Introduce your child to New Year's celebrations in Vietnam, China, and Korea with these picture books: Ten Mice for Tet is a counting book about the Vietnamese New Year celebration. The embroidered illustrations show scenes of Read more...

Weekend Roundup: January 24-25

January 22, 2009

Livingston Park Grand Opening. Kung Fu Panda at Los Altos Library. Tea for Two at Borders Read more...

Best Spots for Indoor Play

January 20, 2009

Mornings always go better when my daughter and I get out of the house. Lucky for us, most of the time it's nice enough that we can take a stroll around the neighborhood or play at the park. But for those days when the weather is cold and rainy, here are a few indoor options:   The Long Beach Public Library Toddler Storytimes. There are several toddler storytimes at branches around the Read more...

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