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Holiday Leftovers: My 5 Favorite Posts from 2008

by Rachel Orfila

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...

When the Air Smells Like an Ashtray

by Rachel Orfila

November 17, 2008

Fires are blazing all over Southern California, and our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their homes. We're in no immediate danger here, but outside my window ashes are raining down from a grey-orange sky, and the air quality is awful. "It's very chokey," my daughter said as we dashed from our house to the car today. Here are some activities for days like this one,  Read more...

Five Things to Do When the Sun is Shining

by Rachel Orfila

October 08, 2008

It may be October, but sometimes it feels like July. While friends in other parts of the country are jumping in piles of autumn leaves, we're still wearing shorts and applying 80-SPF. Although I sometimes wish I lived in a place that had real seasons, the truth is that I like being outdoors year-round. One of our favorite sunny-day destinations is  Seal Beach . My daughter and I like  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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