visit another being savvy city

kansas city

Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Kansas City, KS

Arts and Events around KC - November 20-23rd

Nov
19
2008

As we head closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Kansas City literally lights up with wonderful winter things to see and do with your family. Here's a few favorites kicking off just this weekend. The Legends 4th annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony , Saturday Nov. 22nd Suessical the Musical at the Coterie Theatre , Crown Center Holiday Village miniature train display , Crown ... Read more >

Continue reading "Arts and Events around KC - November 20-23rd"



Holiday shopping ideas - right here at Savvy Source.

Nov
24
2008

The closer we get to the holidays, the more I start to panic about getting my holiday shopping done. While I am aware that my children's have listed a Nintendo DS Lite on their Christmas lists for Santa, unfortunately they are going to be disappointed on that one. Anyway, what I do know about getting my shopping done is books are the best gifts to give, especially classics that speak to ... Read more >

Continue reading "Holiday shopping ideas - right here at Savvy Source."



The Voice of BeingSavvy
kansas city

Rita Arens

Rita Arens is a writer and editor living in Kansas City with her husband and daughter. In addition to authoring Surrender, Dorothy, she is a contributing editor for BlogHer and the editor of Sleep Is for the Weak: The Best of the Mommybloggers, Including Amalah, Finslippy, Fussy, Woulda Coulda Shoulda, Mom-101, and More!...Read more >

Jenny Meade

Jenny is a blogger and a freelance advertising/marketing consultant living in suburban Kansas City with her husband, two rambunctious little boys, and a giant poodle. She is the author of We're not in Kansas anymore, Toto, where she blogs on the joys and pains of raising an active family as a working mom. ...Read more >

Wise Words to Remind You to Watch the Amazing Show of Childhood

January
9
2009

One of the most dog-eared and spine-cracked books on our Savvy Parenting Shelf is Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee . This month's look at the big picture of parenting and childhood prompted yet another return to the wisdom in Dr. Mogel's pages:



    Top 5 Posts on BeingSavvy

  1. Top Sites for Sparking a Little Imagination
  2. Art-Based Gifts from your Little One
  3. Savvy Spotlight: Taro Gomi
  4. Savvy Giveaway: Inspiring Your Creative Family
  5. Holiday Preschooler Parties and Events Around Town

Review Your Preschool

Join the hundreds of kansas city parents helping other parents find the right preschool for their child.

Review Your Preschool

View Preschools and Daycare Centers in Other Cities

View preschools in other cities