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A ticket to ride: East Bay Trains

by Heather Gibbs Flett

Thu
26
2008

We like trains. Yep, I've said it before. I told you all the good places to go trainspotting and sent you on an awfully big adventure to ride a real train... and now I give you, the best mini trains within a 10-mile drive of my house:[photo credit: me, HGF]Best nearby trains to ride:Steam trains at Tilden Park: to-scale replica of a train you can ride has a cult following from parents and kids ... Read more >

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Blue Sky Family Club: with coupon!

by Heather Gibbs Flett

Fri
10
2008

The Blue Sky Family Club is your healthy alternative to Chucky Cheese. Or it's your new rainy day go-to spot.Tucked away in the Emeryville Public Market, there is a playhouse with dress-up costumes, a small climbing structure, vast art area (4 tables with different projects going), climbing wall for big kids, and a changeable area with big mats, balls, and zooming little cars. And did I mention ... Read more >

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Top 5 Local Holiday Traditions

by VDog

Tue
2
2008

If these wonderful activities aren't already a part of your yearly Holiday festivities, I would strongly suggest adding one or two to your repertoire. Kids love doing the same thing year after year, and all of these activities would make great outings for a child to look forward to (and hey, maybe you'll even look forward to it, too!). 1) The Tilden Park Merry Go Round and Christmas ... Read more >

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The Voices of BeingSavvy
Berkeley & Oakland

Whitney Moss

Whitney worked at LeapFrog Toys for several years before becoming a mom and really putting their products to the test. Together with best friend, Heather, she writes rookiemoms.com to encourage new moms to get out of the house and have more fun. The Rookie Mom's Handbook, their first book, is the best ever baby shower gift if we do say so ourselves. Whitney lives in Berkeley with a 3 year old,...Read more >

Heather Gibbs Flett

Heather was a bossy big sister and professional project manager before having her controlling ways thoroughly challenged by motherhood. When she had a newborn and her best friend, Whitney, had a six month old, they challenged each other to find activities that were at least as fun for mama as for baby and rookiemoms.com was born. The Rookie Mom's Handbook, their first book, is the diaper-bag...Read more >

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Savvy Welcomes Betsy Brown Braun on Helping Keep the Fa La La in the Holidays with Your Children

by BeingSavvy

December
3
2008

When we find ourselves getting a wee bit daunted by the mushrooming lists and activities of the holidays, we turn as always to Betsy Brown Braun for a dose of perspective, sanity, wisdom.And as always, Betsy saves us from ourselves! This month she reminds us how to use ...Read more >

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    Top 5 Posts on BeingSavvy

  1. Top Sites for Sparking a Little Imagination
  2. Art-Based Gifts from your Little One
  3. Savvy Spotlight: Taro Gomi
  4. Savvy Giveaway: Inspiring Your Creative Family
  5. Every Preschooler's Favorite Topic, or The Developmental Benefits of a Little Navel-Gazing

Top Ten Anywhere Anytime Activities on Savvy Source

  1. Countdown to Your Turn
  2. Learning Feelings
  3. Capture the Moment
  4. Picture Labels
  5. The Cheese Stands Alone
  6. True or False?
  7. Toy Swap
  8. Learning to Write
  9. Paper Bag Gingerbread Man
  10. Spot Your Name Bingo

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