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

All About Me

Here's Looking at You, Kid

January 13, 2009

My daughter' s fascination with her own body began when she was a baby, and discovered she could chew on her toes. When she was a toddler, she tried to touch and kiss that other kid she saw reflected in the mirror. (I spent a lot of time cleaning off all those smudges.) At three she was obsessed with her shadow, and these days, she's very curious about the inner workings of her body. M y  Read more...

Welcome to Being Savvy Long Beach

October 01, 2008

When I first moved to Long Beach four years ago, I had a brand-new baby and I didn't know a soul. I realized quickly to stay sane, I needed to get out and do things (even if it was just wandering the aisles of Target for hours on end.) Ever since then, I've been exploring Long Beach with my daughter. Chances are, if you're the parent of a preschooler, you've seen me at Recreation Park ,  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in long beach

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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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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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