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My Top Ten for 2008

December 30, 2008

I can't believe this year is drawing to a close already. And it's been really fun talking about all the great things to do in Denver. And just like everyone does at the end of the year - let's take a look back! Here are my ten favorite posts from 2008. I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did! Local Pride: 5 Awesome Reasons To raise Kids In Denver Top 99 Things We Must Do With Our Kids In  Read more...

News Years Fun With Young Ones

December 29, 2008

So, we just got over the *other* holiday madness and it's time for *another* celebration? That's right! What will you do with the young ones for New Years in Denver??? Here are some ideas your kids will love. Downtown Fireworks on the 16th Street Mall To welcome the arrival of 2009, the New Year's Eve Fireworks Downtown will once again fill the skies twice during the evening. The first show  Read more...

My Fave Post So Far

September 30, 2008

Wow, has it been 4 months already? It sure has be a quick (and fun!) 4 months. I looked back over the things I had written during this crazy summer and besides the crazy diamond question mark thingee that has appeared in my old posts (don't worry, we're working on it!), I really just noticed how many different things we have covered here on Being Savvy Denver. But the one that I really loved?  Read more...

Getting the Kids Interested in Astronomy

August 27, 2008

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 on.  Read more...

Three Days in Denver: Day 2

July 09, 2008

OK, are you ready for more fun in Denver ? Today we are going to head over to the east side of town. First, stop for breakfast at Le Peep (A) right off City Park and don't forget to try the Granola Blues pancakes. My sister from Maryland insists on making a beeline for them every time she comes to visit. After you are fully sated, head up and around the corner to one of our biggest attractions:  Read more...

Stargazing

June 09, 2008

My husband Bryan has always been fascinated with astronomy. So, a few years ago, I sucked it up and got him a decent telescope for Christmas. HE LOVED IT. It's not super powerful, because, let's face it, neither could we afford a super-duper telescope nor could I have figured out what to get even if we had the bank to go hog wild. But he could care less. He loves that he can pull out his  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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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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