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

December  2008

Consumable Gifts

December 16, 2008

No, not cookies or breads, although those make great consumable gifts as well. This is about gifts you can give that people can use to do things or go places. Also great for bigger families; Instead of buying multiple gifts, why not buy them something that the whole family can enjoy? Here are some of my favorites to give (and receive- hint hint..) Milwaukee County Zoo : Always Read more...

A review: Holiday Cards by Minted.Com

December 15, 2008

I enjoy sending out Christmas Cards, I really do. The one thing I don't enjoy is squeezing in the time to do it. This year the Parent Bloggers Network gave me the chance to review Minted Holiday cards. These are not chain store cards, these are gorgeous one-of-a-kind designs. You start out choosing a creation of your choice but it doesn't end there, you can then change fonts, colors, text to Read more...

Let it snow let it snow let it snow

December 11, 2008

With one of the snowiest Decembers on record already here, it's time to break out the snow pants and get outside for some fun! If it's going to snow, it's good to have it now, early in the season, before the temps get too cold. Buidling snowpeople, snow forts and snowballs are all big time fun activites outdoors for the family. But let's not forget sledding! This is the best time of year to Read more...

Festive holiday fun

December 09, 2008

Check your calendars. Do you have room for a few more holiday activities? If so, here are a few you may have overlooked: Christmas Around the World -- 5th Annual Festive Concert & Carol Sing-Along Kenwood United Methodist Church Dec 13, 2008 2:30 p.m. Phone: 414-332-5935 Experience the joy of the season in a multitude of musical styles and traditions! Read more...

Holiday gift reviews

December 09, 2008

Ready or not- Holiday shopping will soon be over. Do you have everything you need? There are so many toys available, but you have to ask yourself, is this something that will last? Be fun AND educational? Here's what I had to say about some of the toys I have (and would like to have) for my kids that are listed on the Savvy main page under Books, Toys & More: Band Set by Melissa and Read more...

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