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countdown to election day!

Mon
3
2008

Tomorrow is November 4th, Election Day 2008. I hope you are registered to vote and planning to head to the polls tomorrow! Not sure if you're registered? Check your voter registration record. Not sure where to go? Find your precinct. Interested in a sample ballot? Here you go. If you can't make it to the polls on election day because of work, you can still vote absentee at the Board of ... Read more >

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ways to give thanks

Wed
12
2008

As a preamble to Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks -- the holiday that is all about gratitude (well, gratitude and food, if we're being honest) -- why not share some simple ways of giving back with your children? Donate used toys and clothes to charity. You might have a donation pile collecting in your garage, but the key here is to get your child involved in the decisions about what they keep ... Read more >

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happy thanksgiving!

Thu
27
2008

The turkey's been dressed, the pie has been made (or, in my case, purchased) and the television football schedule has been perused. While food and family may dominate the weekend, don't miss this opportunity to share gratitude for and with your children. Ask them what they're thankful for. Their answers may surprise you. Share your own ideas about gratitude. Let them give a ... Read more >

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holiday helpers in the kitchen

Wed
24
2008

My To Do list today includes baking cookies for Santa with my four-year-old daughter. We bake together a fair amount, actually, and I'm hoping that in doing so we're creating memories alongside the yummy treats. Whether you're a pro at involving kids in the kitchen or a novice just trying to muster up the courage for the mess that might ensue, here are a few tips for making it easier for you ... Read more >

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december's did you miss...?

Wed
31
2008

Wow. Where did December go? I think I must have scooped it up and tossed it out with all of that wrapping paper and the collapsed gingerbread house. While you are probably ready to move on, let's just take a moment to review what we learned in December that we can carry through with us to the new month and the new year! In the best of worlds, the holiday season is about giving. I hope that you ... Read more >

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The Voice of BeingSavvy
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Nicole

Nicole never expected to live in the South, let alone on the coast, and still finds herself surprised to see the sailboats in the harbor and the surfboard in her laundry room. She's convinced that Charleston is one of the most charming cities in America, and spends her days exploring all it has to offer with her preschool daughter, infant son, and favorite camera in tow. A careful mix of...Read more >

SavvyPicks: A Few of Our Favorite Parenting Books

January
8
2009

Being the parent of a small child is nothing if not perplexing and ever challenging. Just when you think you've got the routine down, that little one decides to grow and change and test you -- so you need some new tricks, fast! Where do ...Read more >

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