Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Denver, CO

Birthday Party Ideas

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

So it's party season around our house, because it's t-minus one week til Declan's 6th birthday. This year we're playing it on the mellow side and having a BBQ at our house. Which is always a great option when you want to have *everyone* over and are willing to try to squish them into your small-size downtown Denver backyard.But there have definitely been years where we have wanted to go OUT for ... Read more >

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History Lesson: Molly Brown

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

I am wondering if this post might be old hat for some of you, if you have seen the movie Titanic and/or went to the Titanic exhibit when it was here at the Nature & Science Museum. But I will bravely forge on, because Molly Brown is more than just a character in a movie, she was a real life person and lived here in Denver. In fact, you can visit her hostory, because it's now preserved at the ... Read more >

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Catch Those Summer Sports Before They're Gone!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

We've past Labor Day and you know what that means! A blink of an eye and we'll be talking about Halloween costumes (um, as if you weren't already!). But as the temps drop, we can still have some final reminders that it was over 100 degrees only a few short weeks ago. Our summer sports! Things may be drawing to a close and the Rockies may not be making their magical dash to the World Series like ... Read more >

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On Your First Day of Preschool...

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

Every family does things their own way. I am a big believer in that. You find the mix that works for you, whether it is daycare from day one, or homeschooling, or waiting till Kindergarten to start school, or somewhere in between. For us, it was somewhere in between.My husband Bryan stayed home with our son for the first two years. It was wonderful for the two of them, and it was also hard. ... Read more >

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Walkabouts

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

We are incredibly lucky in Denver, were we have tons of parks and areas for easy walking. We are safe, clean and pretty.For example, the web site "Walk Score," which ranks the most walkable cities in America, puts Denver at #11. It also has a great interactive tool with almost weather-radar like feedback that shows you the best places to get your walk on. These areas being their top picks:1. ... Read more >

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Taste of Colorado is THIS WEEKEND!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

Are you up for more crowds after a week of the DNC? Then the Taste of Colorado is just in time. even though it is a Labor Day traditon, I am kind of surprised they still decided to have it go on this weekend - the poor grass in Civic Center Park! But the Taste starts today and runs through Monday, September 1st. And if your kids are ones to enjoy lots of people, the Taste is a great family ... Read more >

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Bathtime Fun!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

When you are a young one, the bath can seem like an exciting water park. Everything seems bigger, cooler, splashier. And as long as mom or dad are right there to partake in the fun, bathtime is also a great time to explore all the sensory exploration that they can find in the water.Shaving Cream – Pulling out the shaving cream is always a gooey way for the kids to get their hands dirty, and ... Read more >

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Getting the Kids Interested in Astronomy

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

I know it's sometimes hard to see the stars living in a fairly big city like Denver, but that doesn't make them any less interesting. And certainly when we venture out onto the plains or up into the high country, the stargazing can be amazing. Not to mention the fact that the planets are JUST PLAIN COOL.So here are some tips to get kids into the stars and moons and planetary systems early ... Read more >

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Best Spots to Cool Off!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

We continue to chug through summer and even though the temperature isn't blazin' like it was in July, it's definitely STILL SUMMER. So where do you go to cool off in Denver?Of course, the easiest is a trip to any of our awesome water parks:Water WorldElitch GardensSplash Aquatics ParkPirate's CoveBay Aquatic ParkApex CenterNot to mention all theindoor pools available through Denver Parks & ... Read more >

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Take The Young Ones A-Fishin'!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

I am going to be honest with you here. Fishing has never been my thing. Mainly because I am fairly clutzy, especially with sharp objects, and I am pretty sure hooks and I should stay far far away from each other.But there is something inherent that makes kids want to fish isn't there? And seeing as Denver is surprisingly LOADED with lakes and parks to fish in, I have done some research and ... Read more >

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