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Ice skating that doesn't require a sweater

by Whitney Moss

Tue
29
2008

Did you know that you can learn to ice skate without getting cold? More importantly, did you know that preschoolers can learn to skate?At Skate For Fun in Alameda, there is a special Hybrid-Ice Technology (translation: it's not actually ice) that offers the ice skating experience with a few bonus conveniences. Parents can come out on the ice with their little ones without needing to know how to ... 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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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 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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