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Counting in Memphis

February 03, 2009

Counting is something that Cara is all about these days. She counts her fingers and toes, her eyes, the dog's eyes, her brother's eyes...you get the point. In an effort to broaden her counting horizons [and yours as well] here are three great places to go to count things. 1. The Zoo - This is an obvious one. Take your kids to the different exhibits and try and count all of the penguins or all  Read more...

The Scoop on Poop

February 02, 2009

Are your kids fascinated by the natural world? And by the natural world I mean poop. Bet you didn't see that one coming,did you? The Pink Palace has a GREAT exhibit going on right now that just about any kid over the age of infancy will love. No promises if you, the parent, will enjoy it as much. :) The Scoop on Poop is a traveling exhibit based on the book by science writer Dr. Wayne Lynch.  Read more...

The Gift That Keeps Giving

December 16, 2008

Tis the season for giving and no one knows that better than a parent.  If you think about it though, how long will those gifts be loved and cuddled and then forgotten? I see too many friends of mine who seem to have forgotten two really great places that are Memphis originals where a membership costs about as much [probably less] than just one gift for one child.  Why not give the gift  Read more...

Abc's of Memphis

November 04, 2008

26 places to go with your family in the Memphis area. A - A. Schwab B - B.B. King Museum C - Casey Jones Village D - Delta Blues Museum E - Elvis F - Fire Museum of Memphis G - Golf & Games Family Park H - Holly Springs I - Interstate Bar-B-Q J - Joe's Crab Shack K - King's Palace Cafe L -  Read more...

Budding art critic

October 31, 2008

Memphis is known for its artistic side. Just about everyone in the world has heard about Memphis's BBQ and its Blues scene, not to mention Elvis. But what a lot of people don't know is that Memphis has a treasure trove of art galleries. Now, not all of Memphis's galleries are "kid friendly" but there are still tons out there where you can take your kids and expose them to both  Read more...

Five Best Day Trips Within About an Hour

October 01, 2008

As cool as Memphis can be,  sometimes the road calls and you and your kids just need a change. That's when a [short] road trip is a great idea.  Even for the youngest of adventurer, around an hour is usually 100% doable.  Here are five great places to visit within about an hour of Memphis. 1. Crowley's Ridge Nature Center - At just over an hour from Memphis, the Nature Center is a  Read more...

Five Top Things to Do in Memphis on a Rainy Day

September 10, 2008

Some of my most challenging mom moments have occurred on days when it is pouring outside. A change of scenery is usually the best solution but coming up with an inexpensive and exciting choice can seem like an insurmountable feat. Since I know that I'm not the only mom who just about looses it when the days turn rainy, I've compiled a list of the top five things to do in Memphis  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in memphis

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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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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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