Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Washington, DC

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Holidays - Halloween

Malloween

October 13, 2008

No, that wasn't a typo, I meant to say M alloween. Look, this is the suburbs, ok? Sometimes you just have to go to the mall. And this is also D.C., where Halloween can be either balmy and dry or frigid and teeming with rain, so it is good to have options for your little pirates and princesses, and sometimes having options and saving Halloween means going to the mall. So, if you need an  Read more...

Activate young imaginations with Halloween stories

October 10, 2008

One of the best things about Halloween is story telling. Spooky stories, tales of dressing up, and legends of monsters, witches, ghosts, and goblins are all part of the holiday. While some books are too scary for young ages, there are many age appropriate titles that will activate their imaginations and get them excited about Halloween. Take up residence at your local bookstore or library for  Read more...

Fall fun at Homestead Farms

October 08, 2008

When the air starts to get a little chilly and we wake up to crisp mornings, I immediately want to go apple picking. Last weekend we headed to my all time favorite apple picking spot- Homestead Farms . Located in Poolesville, Maryland, Homestead Farms is a fabulous place to go. Not only is the drive scenic but the apple picking is amazing due to the sheer variety of apples that are grown in the  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in Washington

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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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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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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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