Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Oakland, CA

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Cheryl Tiegs: Green & Savvy Mom

January 26, 2009

Some of our fellow Savvy Source City Editors recently had the opportunity to interview former supermodel Cheryl Tiegs ! Cheryl is the spokesperson for Cambria , a Minnesota based company producing "green" products, such as countertops. Cheryl also is one of the judges on the ABC produced show, True Beauty . Listen in on their conversation: SavvySource: How and when  Read more...

Save handmade!

January 05, 2009

Sorry for the absence, I got hit with a particularly nasty bug this holiday season. Now I'm back to let you know about an extremely important issue for both you and your children. Because of the lead paint recalls and other toy safety warnings in the last two years, our Government has decided to legislate safety for toys. However, this new legislation provides no exceptions for handmade toys,  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in oakland

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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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