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Places To Count in Denver

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

February 03, 2009

Math is more than just counting, adding and numbers. It can be an experience, especially when the kids are so young. There are plenty of places around town to make math so fun your child won't even realize they are learning! Denver Public Library I seems pretty obvious that all those books are not only good for reading - but good for counting! Downtown Aquarium Fishes fishes fishes! So many  Read more...

Top 10 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

January 27, 2009

Time flies so fast doesn't it? Believe me, I know. Declan is 6 and a half now, and halfway through 1st grade. The changes over the past few years have been astounding. And I know many of you are not even thinking about preschool, much less Kindergarten or 1st grade. So NOW is the time to get all those activities in. The ones you can't find the time for later when school and other friends and  Read more...

Best Spots To Play Indoors When It's Cold Outdoors

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

January 20, 2009

Uhhhh. This is a weird post to write seeing as it's been nearly 70 degrees all week in Denver, but trust me. We have a long while till this warm weather sticks around for good - so you will be thanking me for this post later! So, what do *you* do when the cold weather is swirling all around the Mile High City? Here are some of my favorite "hot" spots. HA! Downtown Aquarium - They keep it warm  Read more...

5 great ways to introduce your kids to local history

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

June 24, 2008

The last time we visited my family in Germany, we went to a brewpub that had been standing and serving brew of some sort since the 1600's! Here in Denver, we are quite new compared to that, but we are still proud of our history. With being in the west and all, of course some of that history in wrapped up in things like silver mines, covered wagons and cowboys. But considering Colorado was also a  Read more...

Top 99 Things We Must Do With Our Kids In Denver Before They Grow Up

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

May 29, 2008

It's all rushing by way too fast, isn't it? Blink and they grow 2 inches. And all along you keep making these mental notes of things you want to do with them, in your city. Things that will be SO FUN! So memorable! But that you never get around to actually DOING. Ack. That stops here and now. I am going to start a list, with my top 50 things I would like to do with Declan before he grows up (or  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in denver

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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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