History Lesson
Inspiration for Imagination in San Diego
October 14, 2008
Inspiration for the very active imagination of a preschooler is all over San Diego. In fact, it was challenging to just pick five but, I did. I thought about the places my girl and I have gone recently where she entered her world of imagination while I watched in awe the unclouded mind of a child. Check these places out: Desert Garden -this garden in Balboa Park is filled Read more...
Come An' Get It: Free Stuff in October!
September 22, 2008
There are some places here in our good ol' San Diego that are offering up some free stuff in October. Can you believe that October is literally right around the corner Back to the free stuff. We all love a freebie and here are some great opportunities to save a few bucks and have a good time. Hornblower Cruises is offering one hour bay cruises free to children 12 and under. Here's Read more...
Vapor Waterfalls and Prehistoric Eggs
September 03, 2008
Yesterday was free admission Tuesday at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. We checked out Water H20=Life exhibit as well as my girl's favorite dinosaurs. From one parent to another, here are some suggestions I have on how to make the most of this museum visit. Entering the Hall of Paleontology, you will see a big ol' dinosaur protecting her eggs. Turn the large, Read more...
The Seal: A San Diego Boat with Wheels
August 28, 2008
Ok, I am not going to lie here. On my walks through Seaport Village we constantly see this boat with wheels and it just makes me laugh. It seems so hokey and touristy though the lines to board are consistently long. And, as The Seal drives on by I can't help but notice all of the smiling faces and excited kids in a boat cruising down Harbor Drive. It's classic! So I decided to do a Read more...
History Lesson: Stagelines to California
August 21, 2008
Yearning for a bit of yesteryear? Celebrate the 150 th anniversary of Butterfield Overland Mail Stage at Stagecoach Days in Old Town and you'll be thanking these men who made our mail service what it is today. Kiddos will be mesmerized by coaches that delivered letters a long time ago. Heck, you'll be mesmerized by the fact that these men were committed to 25 days of travelin a stagecoach. Read more...
Down by the Bay, Where the Big Ships Go
August 20, 2008
It's that time of year my maritime mates, the Festival of Sail is here in our very own San Diego Bay. If you want your preschooler to see an impressive variety of historic ships with their massive sails, don't miss this event. Festivities begin today with the Parade of Ships at 10am. Seriously, it feels as if you have hopped into some sort of time machine watching these ships sail in. Read more...
Ahoy San Diego Pirates!
August 07, 2008
So, you have a little pirate do ye? Well, blow me down; we have a pirate ship for them to set sail upon! Tell your little scallywag to grab their spyglass and cutlass, it's time to board the HMS Surprise and set sail in search of loot. Sail ho! The Maritime Museum in downtown houses this gun frigate (you might even recognize it from Master and Commander ) and below its wooden decks, Read more...
Chinese History in San Diego
July 28, 2008
I'll be the first to admit that we have strolled through Chinatown downtown and in the blink of an eye, passed right through it. There are a few buildings that are noticeably Asian and at the Sunday Farmer's Market and Asian Bazaar on Third Street, you get a taste of Chinese influence. But what I found admirable, without it being blatantly obvious, was the fight to preserve San Diego's Read more...
A Getaway Balloon
July 21, 2008
Batman has the Batmobile-and we all know what a fat getaway vehicle that is. San Diegan's have a pretty fat getaway vehicle too-the hot air balloon . Sure, it might not be as sleek and fast as the Batmobile but I'm pretty sure the Batmobile doesn't come with sushi and champagne. And, as we all know, getaway vehicles come with a price. Collect your ching-ching, or your vivid imagination, for Read more...
5 Great Ways to Introduce San Diego History in Old Town
June 24, 2008
[photo credit: wikimedia] History is the story of time and preschoolers love stories. In 1769, the Spanish arrived to build their first, permanent settlement in the birthplace of California, now called Old Town . Father Serra established the first of twenty one missions resurrected in our state at this very location. Talk about history. Old Town is filled with stories to tell. Read more...
5 Classes You Should Know About
June 17, 2008
[photo credit: stockx.chng] On those non-preschool days, my girl and I have our favorite habits but you know, we need to kick those habits and try out some new gigs. San Diego offers a lot more than our same ol' habits ever will. Nature, Mommy and Me -on the second Thursday of each month at the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park this class is offered for kiddos ages 1-5. Story Read more...
Grandparents Sharing San Diego
June 16, 2008
[photo credit: stockx.chng] Grandparents have all kinds of things to share:memories, experiences, time and that patience that only comes knowing that you give these kids back. Stories from the mouths of grandparents of the good ol' days can liven up any adventure. The Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum is a fantastic outing especially for grandparents with a military background. There Read more...
Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Things that go Vroom! in San Diego
May 23, 2008
[photo credit: wikimedia] Airplanes coming in for landing, racing drivers on the 5, Amtrak's deafening horn as it blows past, how could a child living in San Diego not be intrigued? You ready to feed this need for speed? Chugga, chugga, CHOO, CHOO! Who doesn't love a train? They take us to faraway places because they think they can, think they can. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum Read more...
History Lessons:Before the Coronado Bridge
May 22, 2008
[photo credit: wikimedia] We have no idea what it means to arrive in Coronado without the bridge. My girl and I travel this route weekly and point out the bay, the Pacific, the ships-it's spectacular. To know something other than the bridge as a means of transportation to reach Coronado is an education in and of itself. The Maritime Museum in Downtown houses numerous historic ships . Read more...
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