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Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Things that Go Vroom!
Plymouth Park in the Riverland Terrace neighborhood on James Island makes an excellent spot for seeing things that go. ( Click here for the map.) A park, you ask? Well, yes. Specifically, a park strategically placed along the Wappoo Creek, next to a boat ramp and across the street from a fire station. This is one of my favorite parks to play at anyway, because it is shaded and manageable big ... Read more >
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Sail Away: Boat Safety for Kids
We're meeting some friends in Edisto this weekend for some summertime fun. They are some of our best friends, not just because we like them a lot, but because they have a boat. (Just kidding!) But while boating can be a great outdoor activity for the whole family, it's most enjoyable when done safely. If you're getting out on the waterways this summer in a watercraft (does anyone besides the ... Read more >
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riding in the rain
Yesterday afternoon, my neighbor -- who just happens to be an expert bicycle mechanic -- fixed up an extra bike he had and helped me attach the bike trailer I bought recently. (Barely used, $30, great deal!) I've been wanting a way to get the kids from here to there without always having to use the car, and this seemed like the perfect solution. It's a little to far to walk to most of my ... Read more >
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welcome to your weekend!
There is plenty to keep you busy this weekend in Charleston (like most weekends in our great city, I suppose!). Let's take a look at what's happening around town. The Holiday Festival of Lights is now open in James Island County Park! If you're ready to jump into the holiday spirit, take a drive this weekend through a gorgeous and wonder-filled park filled with over 600 light displays. Check out ... Read more >
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tuesday top five: toys we love
Preschool learning is all about play, which means toys are more than just mere amusement: they're the tools for exploring and enriching children's lives. The best toys bring kids and families together with plenty of room for adaptation and imagination. Here are five recommendations that will excite and inspire the little ones on your list. Smart Splash Fun Number Ducks Rubber duckies are ... Read more >
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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 >
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SavvyPicks: A Few of Our Favorite Parenting Books
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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