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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...

It Takes Two; Things to Do That Are More Fun With a Pal

September 23, 2008

There are certain activities my girl and I enjoy doing on our own and then there are those days where we enjoy the company of our friends. My girl gets to explore with a pal and I get to hang out with my mommy pal too. Sometimes, it's just more fun that way especially doing these activities. Kindernights at the Zoo -this is the perfect out of the ordinary event to do with a friend.  Read more...

Big Kids, Little Trains

September 04, 2008

Another museum my girl and I hit up on Free Admission Tuesdays at Balboa was the San Diego Model Railroad Museum . This museum is incredible with its to scale models of San Diego landscapes and the little engines that could chug through them. Kids flock to this museum to watch these miniature trains and play with them too. Besides our typical ogling of trains passing by on tiny tracks,  Read more...

Coast up the Coast on the Coaster

August 11, 2008

We had our first experience on Coaster this weekend and I must say, Where have I been This cheap and convenient form of public transportation was easy breezy with a three year old in tow. We are going to use this more often to hit up San Diego's coastal cities . Kiddos under 5 ride for free and me, well I paid $11.00 round trip from downtown to Solana Beach. We hit the races for the  Read more...

Best Parts About Coming Home to San Diego

July 08, 2008

Leaving home for vacation is a monumental escape and the return, oh the return, how deflating. BUT, not when you live in San Diego with a preschooler. Coming home to San Diego is a vacation. Here is why: San Diego Weather -oh my, if this doesn't make you love coming home to San Diego, move somewhere else. Year round, we experience an average daily temperature of 70.5'. Year. Round.  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...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in san diego

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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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