Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Nashville, TN

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We Scream: Best Ice Cream In Nashville

July 25, 2008

This summer we've eaten a little more ice cream than usual. Okay, a lot more. My friend Malia's family tradition inspired us. She calls it Frozen Friday , and it involves a frosty outing at the end of every week, specifically to taste test Nashville's ice cream scene. Doesn't that sound like a fun memory maker? So far, here are my family's top 5 ice cream spots. Of course, you'll find  Read more...

Preschoolers Love Popsicles: Las Paletas @ 12South

June 26, 2008

Savvy moms know the best popsicles in Nashville aren't found at the grocery store. Next time you're meeting friends at Sevier Park , stop by Las Paletas with a cooler. These all-natural popsicles are made in the Mexican tradition, with unusual flavors that change with the seasons. No preservatives or chemicals allowed! We sampled Raspberry Lime, Hibiscus, and Honeydew Banana. Mmmm!  Read more...

Little Gourmets: Food Fun In Nashville

June 13, 2008

The hardest part of being a preschool parent is the food. If you're not scraping it from the kitchen floor, you're cutting, steaming, and packing it in a Tupperware for snacktime. Then wiping it off the face, hands, and the front of your shirt. Repeat cycle. How can we make food fun again? Here are a few tasty activities for preschoolers in Nashville: Have you ever noticed that  Read more...

Top 5 Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Nashville

May 27, 2008

Rainy days challenge even the most creative preschool parent. Sometimes you've just gotta get out of the house! Here are five great places to take your preschooler when it rains in Nashville: 1. Adventure Science Center Heavy on the playground, light on the learning--but kids love it anyway. Let them climb an activity-packed tower, investigate the human body via a digestive slide,  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in nashville

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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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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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