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Spooky, Spooky San Diego Favorites

October 21, 2008

Let's be real; being a kid is San Diego is very, very cool. With so many places to visit and experience life (wild and tame), it's always exciting when some of your favorite jaunts add a new, and spooky, twist. Something you've not yet seen or been a part of. Something that makes a place unknown and exciting once again. San Diego has done it, my friends. Check out what the awesome  Read more...

Where All the Costumes Are

October 07, 2008

Finding the perfect costume for your little one can be a challenge, especially if your child wants to be a cupcake or chocolate donut like my daughter. Sometimes, handmade costumes are the way to go but for those of you out there with hardly enough time to make your bed, here are some fantastic places to find costumes. Buffalo Breath -how about that name? Located right outside of  Read more...

Junior Theater for Very Young Students

October 06, 2008

Since we are on the topic of nurturing imagination this month, I just had to share something I came across that I wish I would have come across a month ago. Some of you are probably already aware of the classes offered at the San Diego Junior Theater , but I, myself, was not. I have a child who LOVES to act; in fact, she's really got the dramatic thing down. Now Im looking for ways to  Read more...

Halloween Spooktacular at Sea World

October 03, 2008

Now here is an event we are looking very forward to because we love Sea World and Halloween. To see this awesome park hosting a Halloween event for the first time gets our attention. This Halloween Spooktacular happens every Saturday and Sunday in October, Halloween and the first weekend in November. Kiddos can enter Sea World in their costume, trick-or-treat at various stations  Read more...

Pretend Play at the Children's Museum

October 02, 2008

What would childhood be without pretend play? I know one word I would choose to answer that question:Boring. My entire childhood was centered on pretend play and as I watch and interact with my daughter, I realize, so is hers. While at the New Children's Museum , where imagination runs rampant, we ventured downstairs to the Cricket Wireless Level and discovered the Performance Stage.  Read more...

October, A Month that feeds the imagination

October 01, 2008

We have officially entered October, my favorite month. I love the fall, even if we aren?t seeing too many signs of it yet, and Halloween with a child to me is well, super creativeespecially because my girl loves to make believe. What a better month to encourage imagination than the one with a holiday involving costumes, witches, ghosts and goblins. Here at Savvy Source I did a bit of  Read more...

Where to Go Out Sans Kids

September 16, 2008

This post is for all the parents out there in desperate need of going out and having a good time. Sans kids, add good friends if you want. Just get a babysitter, get out and get dressed up for a night, or Sunday morning, out on the town. Anthology -so this supper club with jazz music is the talk of Little Italy and comes highly recommended by numerous friends who enthusiastically  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...

Princess for a Day in San Diego

May 20, 2008

[photo credit: stock.xchng] Princess dress? Check. Sparkling crown? Check. Faux glass slippers? Check. Pumpkin coach? Check. Pumpkin coach? Absolutely! How can you be princess for a day without the horse drawn coach? OK, I have to admit that the first time I saw that spiraling, sparkling, glistening white, pumpkin coach trotting down 11 th Ave., I laughed out loud.  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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