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

December  2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

December 31, 2008

For some New Years Eve is a family tradition at home, playing games, eating good food and watching movies. For others, New Years Eve is an annual event to get out and get busy. Here are a few things going on tonight (and today for you early birds). Red Arrow Slice of Ice Skate Rental/Rink Hours Dec 28-30: 11amâ??10pm New Year's Eve: 11amâ??1am with fireworks Read more...

A look back at 2008

December 30, 2008

Being Savvy Milwaukee has only been around for a few months, but since this is a time of relfection I thought I would look back at some of my favorite posts for the year. It's been great being your city editor in 2008 and I look forward to new Milwaukee adventures in 2009. Enjoy! Can you imagine? GIft Lit The Funny Section & Top FIve Things to do Read more...

2009 Tune Up

December 29, 2008

As we approach 2009, now is a good time to stop and make sure you have your own goals and resolutions identified for the coming year, as well as those for your family. Childrenâ¿¿s Hospital and Health System experts have provided the following reminders for keeping your family happy and healthy in 2009. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Read more...

Here's a present for you Savvy Silicon Valley!

December 26, 2008

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is recovering from eating too much yesterday. Or planning to at some point today! I'm happy to announce that Being Savvy: Silicon Valley is running a giveaway for a Leapster2, from today until Dec. 31. Anyone is eligible to enter -- just leave a comment on the giveaway post -- and feel free to share the giveaway with your friends! Read more...

Helping others during the Holidays

December 22, 2008

I was just reflecting upon how last Christmas season, presents seemed to be a pleasant surprise for my then almost-three year old. Sort of like he was thinking, really? I get present? How fun! This year at almost-four it's become a time of I-want-that or Can-we-buy-that or I'm-asking-Santa for that. I've been wracking my brain to think of age appropriate ideas on ways to incorporate the Read more...

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