Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Kansas City, KS

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Now even more reasons to go out in the cold.

December 18, 2008

A number of local holiday venues and programs around Kansas City are offering discounted prices and coupons, just in time to save you as you try and figure out just what on earth you're gonna do with the kids while they're out of school for winter break. Some great ideas below: The College Basketball Experience is offering $2 off the price of regular admission . If you haven't  Read more...

Arts and Events around KC - November 20-23rd

November 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...

Guest Post by Kristi Bond: Grown Up Places to Take the Kids

August 08, 2008

Please welcome my good friend Kristi (or FweetieB, as you may know her) from Just FweetieB ! If you're anything like me, you can only handle kiddie parks, kiddie music, and hoards of kiddies for so longbut you adore spending time with your own. Solution? Grown-up stuff to take the kids to. These are all ongoing venues or events, with the exception of the Komen Walk, which takes place  Read more...

Pedal to the Metal

July 31, 2008

We got my four-year-old daughter her first bicycle for her fourth birthday. Sure, it has training wheels. Sure, it's like a foot high. Sure, it's covered in Disney princesses. But it's a BIKE, not a TRIKE. And that's huge. We're fortunate to have good sidewalks without a lot of bumps where we live now, but back when we lived in Waldo finding a place to bike was challenging. When is a  Read more...

Soda Cans are Fun

July 21, 2008

I wish I could say we don't have a bunch of soda cans in our recycling bin, but then I'd by lying. We do. But they are good for a few things after they're empty... Bowling. Line them up and grab one of those balls lying around your garage. Have at it! Easy to replace! And they make a fabulous noise when they fall over. Trash compactor. Set a soda can on end and bring your foot down directly  Read more...

Best Hot Dogs in KC

July 10, 2008

Summer's here, and the nitrates are primed. Grab yourself some wienies, and let's head to the grill. I have never been a real hot dog OR brat fan, but my husband and daughter eat them like they're not the lips and gizzards they are. So, based on their recommendations, here's where we like to eat hot dogs in Kansas City. Royals and T-Bones games. Duh. Kenny Kahill's hot dog stand on the corner  Read more...

My Favorite Places to Go with a Preschooler: Midtown Kansas City

June 25, 2008

Midtown and preschoolers may not seem to go hand-in-hand, but I lived in Midtown from 1998-2001, and it's still one of my favorite parts of town. One of the reasons I love Midtown is because it's got that funky, eclectic feel that doesn't always happen in the 'burbs. How can you replicate the old maps and pissy black-and-white cat at Spivey's ? Where else can you get lost in utensils and  Read more...

Best Birthday Party Venues

June 03, 2008

My daughter and her posse all have birthdays around the same time, since they were in the same class at daycare for a long time. As a result, starting in January of each year, we get to see the sights of kid-birthday venues around town. My favorites thus far are as follows: Reading Reptile -- They will do a birthday party, plan an activity, read stories to the kids, serve cupcakes and make  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in kansas city

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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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