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Inkheart. (the title alone is awesome.)

by Casey

January 22, 2009

My daughter is obsessed with the Wizard of Oz. If you ever need to spot her in a crowd, she's the one with ruby slippers. They never leave her feet. Every time we leave the house we are "off to see the wizard." I love her imagination, and I love that I'm able to share a part of my childhood with her. (We had The Wizard of Oz on a VHS, I wore it right out.) Imagine my excitement when I saw  Read more...

Getting local with literature.

by Casey

November 25, 2008

Sometimes it's fun to get local with books. Did you know that author/illustrator Bill Peet grew up in Indianapolis and went to the Herron school of Art and Design? He even did the entire storyboards for Disney's feature films "The Sword in the Stone" and "One Hundred and One Dalmations." Who's to say a small town kid from Indianapolis can't make it big time? Two other books with local flair (and  Read more...

Savvy books.

by Casey

November 24, 2008

In case you didn't know, the main Savvy Source site has a place with book and toy reviews , all separated by genre and topic. Maybe your kid is obsessed with baseball? Click on the link for all books and toys about baseball and voila! Top rated toys and books about baseball and where to find them. What's even greater is that Savvy Source is working hard to get reviews from real parents, not  Read more...

Manners? sure!

by Casey

September 24, 2008

Please, thank you, nose picking, burping, farting, excuse me, washing hands, tongues sticking out. Oh the joys of having little people around. Bodily functions are a crude yet absolute part of life. We burp babies, how can we expect our little kids to not burp when it is needed? We can't, however, we can handle how our kids act when they happen. And in a word, manners. Now for some parents it  Read more...

Pancakes, pancakes!

by Casey

September 08, 2008

Most kids don't have preschool everyday. And even for kids who spend their days at school or at daycare, most of us still have at least one magical weekend morning to gather together and have a real breakfast, around the table and everything. OH! How I looked forward to Saturday morning at my dad's house. It always meant waking up to eggs and bacon, french toast, waffles or pancakes served by my  Read more...

Pooh sticks on the Monon

by Casey

August 27, 2008

Im pretty sure every child since our grandparents era has loved Winnie the Pooh at some point in their life. I know I went through a total Pooh phase and my Winnie the Pooh has held my daughter's heart for at least the past two years. And while I originally fell in love with the Disney version of Winnie the Pooh, it's the classic A.A. Milne stories that are truly wonderful. Milne has a way of  Read more...

Kids ink story hours for August

by Casey

August 08, 2008

With the start of a new school year, Kids Ink bookstore has started up their legendary story hour for children 2-5 yet again. Stories begin at 9:30 am and require a pre-registration (call 255-2598) because the area available in their store is limited. If you haven't been to this bookstore yet, go, please. It's an amazing way to teach your children about buying local and supporting small local  Read more...

What to read when reading is out of the question.

by Casey

July 15, 2008

Let's say you have a road trip or even a day trip down to Louisville or up to Chicago. Being cooped up in the car with a preschooler is not high on my list of things I love. Sure portable DVD players can prove to be lifesavers in a pinch but they're not always practical for every child. Toys get dropped, crayons roll, snacks only work for so long. I personally get really carsick whenever I try  Read more...

99 things to do with your child in Indianapolis before they grow up.

by Casey

May 29, 2008

Go to the Indy 500. See the city from the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument (stair climbing optional). Lie in the shade with a heap of ribs to share at Rib Fest. Cheer the runners from the sidelines at the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon. Brush up on your French for the French Market Festival. Take a bike ride down the Monon Trail. Sit in the splash zone at the dolphin show at the  Read more...

Book nooks for tots: best story times and reading rooms.

by Casey

May 15, 2008

Finding a perfect bookstore can be as exciting as finding the perfect stylist. Or the perfect Caesar salad. Knowing there is a place you can go and count on there being quality books, sales people who know their stuff and story times that will blossom imaginations is comforting. Being able to pick up any book and snuggle in a corner to read it with your child should be the cornerstone of any  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in indianapolis

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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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