Cars, Trucks and Things that Go
A Museum for the Good Guys
October 15, 2008
Did you know that there is a Firehouse Museum in Little Italy? I know, isn't that kind of random? We used to live over there and every time I walked by it I would say, "Oh, yah, I forgot about that place". Well, if you have a little firefighter or child who loves the "good guys" than you should check this museum out. Only open Thursday through Sunday, this little firehouse that 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...
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...
Social Animals: Kids' Safari at the Zoo
September 01, 2008
Welcome to September, my friends. The month of back to school, back to routines, and back to that constant work of exposing your preschooler to our social world...not like this ever stopped in the first place. But you know, socialization for this age group is a work in progress. The San Diego Zoo is offering up a social activity for kiddos ages 3-7 years old this Sunday, September 7th. 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...
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...
Water and Sand, Sand and Water
August 01, 2008
Can you believe it is August already Weren't we all just escaping to places real and imagined here at Savvy Source? Now it's time to unpack those bags (real or imagined) and spend some time Down by the Shore. So to start us off on this seaside journey, here are some of our favorite things water and sand. I know, I know, some of you are thinking favorite thing about sand-are you crazy? If Read more...
Travel Must-Haves for Escaping on the Open Road
July 30, 2008
When we do our annual road trips through California, long car rides with a three year old can be, well, long. Fortunately there are creative folks out there who know how to make the whole experience a bit more enjoyable for all in the car. Check out some of these travel essentials for road trips: Travel Tray -this tray is fantastic for long trips in the car. Kiddos can eat on it, spill 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...
Viejas Fire Expo-Celebrating Firefighters
July 16, 2008
[photo credit: stock.xchng] This Saturday, July 19 th , is the Viejas Fire Expo/Firefighter Combat Challenge at Qualcomm Stadiuman event that will entertain the whole family. Moms will be swooning (fires aren't the only thing hot about firefighters), Dads will be feeling manly, and kids, well they will be in awe of these heroes. At 11am, opening ceremonies take place followed by 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...
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