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Things to Do with Your Preschooler before Kindergarten

by Shauna Reynolds

January 27, 2009

I try not to take for granted the opportunity to spend so much time with my daughter. It saddens me to think of how much of that time will be lost once she starts kindergarten. I can think of about 99 special things I'd like to do with her between now and then. They aren't necessarily things that we couldn't do after school starts, but they will be more fun during this sweet age in her life. 99  Read more...

Nashville Zoo: Year Of The Frog

by Meredith Pelham

July 16, 2008

We noticed the Nashville Zoo's 6 new frog exhibits in the indoor Unseen New World building. My kids were already excited about spotting the blue poison arrow frogs...so they were WOWED by the colorful new species! I only wish we had read a couple of frog books before leaving home, because they didn't want to slow down and read the displays (of course!). Here are 2 good frog books we  Read more...

Fish, Lizards, & Mice: Zoo Alternatives In Nashville

by Meredith Pelham

June 09, 2008

On these 90-degree days, sometimes the Nashville Zoo seems like an impossible dream. Never fear! Here's a list of easy animal encounters around Nashville. We adore the Aquatic Critter on Nolensville Rd . It's not an average fish store--gorgeous reef tanks, glo-fish, and even a stingray pool. Sylvan Park's Love At First Sight is a friendly place to visit cats and dogs. Perhaps  Read more...

Top 5 Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Nashville

by Meredith Pelham

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...

Lions, Tigers, and Bears: Discovering Wilderness In Nashville's Urban Jungle

by Meredith Pelham

May 16, 2008

If there's one membership your family should buy, let it be the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere . It's the best place to see those proverbial lions and tigers--and also local critters like chipmunks and cardinals. The Nashville Zoo has incorporated the exotic into our native landscape, with stunning results. It feels almost natural to see an African savanna nestled next to the historic farm's  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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