Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Washington DC, DC

Jim Henson’s Fantastic World

by Leticia

Are you looking for a fun inexpensive kid-friendly museum outing in DC that will be as much fun for you as the kids? If so, pack a lunch and take a trip to the National Mall to see Jim Henson’s Fantastic World. Last weekend we hopped aboard the Metro (which is an adventure of its own for my two children!) and disembarked at the Smithsonian stop to walk less than a block to the Smithsonian ... Read more >

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There's No Place Like (Outer) Space

by Leticia

Our Aunt Amy is a planetary geophysicist and has fostered a love of science and all things space related to our two children. 2 year old Captain Computer loves being able to recognize and say Saturn while Little Miss Techie is always asking us to e-mail her wonderful aunt with her most recent questions about the moon and planets.To supplement their education with what their aunt teaches them, ... Read more >

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Ways to cool off

by Leticia

Sometimes the hottest days in the DC area are the ones in late August and early September. How can you cool off when local pools begin to cut back hours and you are dying for some cool relief? Try some of these great ideas, some of which are from The Savvy Source Activity Resource:Take a trip to the grocery store and linger in the frozen food aislePick up a box of popsicles and do some ... Read more >

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Room to Run: Brookside Gardens

by Leticia

We just went to Brookside Gardens and as much as I love going there, each time we go, I’m reminded how wonderful it is. Located in Wheaton, Maryland, Brookside Gardens is 50 acres of free tranquility and beauty that can wear your child out! One of my favorite features is the Japanese Tea House. Accessible by a stone path or a wooden footbridge, the Japanese Tea House is a place to enjoy ... Read more >

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Best Local Fishing Spots

by Leticia

My grandfather loved boating and fishing and while I never had the same level of passion for the sport that he did, I did like hooking little worms on my hook and waiting for the fish to bite. Most of the time my patience was rewarded by small blue gill that my brother and I liked catching and releasing. Other times we came up empty handed. Nevertheless, the process of fishing- baiting the ... Read more >

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Jammin Java: Jammin for kid, Java for moms

by Leticia

Guest writer Linda Kerr lives in Fairfax County with her two children. She and her clan venture out to find fun and excitement close to home that doesn’t break the bank. Great indoor places for kids and moms to escape the heat, rain, cold, snow are few and far between. Finding a great indoor place that suits both mom and children of so many ages is a jewel. Jammin Java in Vienna is one of ... Read more >

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Come Fly With Me: College Park Aviation Museum

by Leticia

This past weekend we were invited to a birthday party at the College Park Aviation Museum and while we haven’t been there in awhile, we were reminded of what a wonderful treasure this museum is for the toddler and preschool set.The College Park Aviation Museum is located across from Route 1 from the University of Maryland College Park campus. The building is on the grounds of the world's ... Read more >

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Tuesday List Day: Best Places to See the Fish

by Leticia

There is no shortage of places in the DC Metro Area to see fish. Especially live fish for free. If you aren’t into traveling to see the fish, you don’t need to look far…A local pet store, a grocery store, and online are also great places to go. Check out my list of best places to see the fish: The United Stated National Arboretum is home to more than plants. Visit the ginormous ... Read more >

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Cooking Classes for Budding Chefs at Young Chefs Academy

by Leticia

I love to cook and my children do too. Little Miss Techie is getting quite good at cracking eggs and when Captain Computer hears the sound of our KitchenAid mixer, he comes from whatever remote corner of the house he is playing in to come and help. My love of cooking and background in teaching always made me dream of starting a cooking school for kids. I never got farther than the dream but ... Read more >

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Washington DC Government Truck Touch

by Leticia

Does your child go mad for things that like diggers, fire trucks, bulldozers, helicopters, and boats? Do they run to the window at the first sound of a siren? Are they wowed by construction equipment???If so, the first ever Washington DC Government Truck Touch is the place for you this Saturday! DC 

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty invites the public to come out and climb 
aboard the nearly 30 ... Read more >

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