Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Charleston, SC

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Things that Go Vroom!

by Nicole

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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Top Five Things to Do on a Nice Summer Day

by Nicole

1. Go to the beach. Nothing beats kicking off your shoes, pulling on your suit, and running down the beach into the surf. We tend to head to Folly Beach and hang near the pier, but the beaches at Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms are also great. Depending on the tide, we've encountered pools full of tiny life, jellyfish washed ashore, and waves that cry out for jumping. 2. Hit the park. ... Read more >

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Five Best Ways to Enjoy Downtown Charleston on the Cheap

by Nicole

Here's a half-day walking tour of downtown Charleston designed for kids that is low on cash investment but high on fun. To keep the trip cheap, be sure to pack drinks and snacks from home. There's a fair bit of walking, so keep in mind that even bigger kids may want the option to ride in a stroller off and on. 1. Start at the Market (near the corner of North Market and East Bay Street). The ... Read more >

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10 Things You Must Do with Your Children Before They Grow Up

by Nicole

1. Walk the Cooper River Bridge . Park on the peninsula side, walk up to the midpoint in the late afternoon, and then watch the spectacular sunset as you descend back into Charleston. Perfect! 2. Conquer Ft. Sumter . No matter which side of the War Between the States you take, Ft. Sumter offers a unique opportunity to introduce a defining moment in American history. 3. Canoe the Edisto River. ... Read more >

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day trip: baby does beaufort

by Nicole

What do you do with a free Sunday, a tank full of gas, and a wanderlust? Why, you go for a drive, of course! About an hour and a half south of Charleston lies Beaufort, SC -- tucked between the quiet of Edisto and the resort of Hilton Head, with a personality somewhere in between, just as the location might suggest. We went yesterday for the first time and had such a fabulous day I ... Read more >

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tuesday top five: inspire imagination at North Charleston's Riverfront Park

by Nicole

For a long time, I had this misconception that Riverfront Park in North Charleston was far, far away from my house. Turns out that it's not, and it's a good thing, because this park is a pretty awesome place. Not only does the park have everything you could want in a park -- a playground, spray play for the warmer months, a fishing pier, lighted sidewalks, and dog park -- but the elements of the ... Read more >

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here comes Hanukkah!

by Nicole

Charleston's Jewish population is nearly as old as the city, with the first Jewish settlers coming here in 1695 and the formation of Congregation Beth Elohim just over 50 years later. In fact, by 1800, there were about 2,000 Jews in South Carolina, most of them in Charleston. This was more than any other city in North America! ( Source ) Today, Charleston continues to have a thriving, active ... Read more >

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give a gift of Charleston!

by Nicole

I don't know about you, but my kids have more than enough stuff. We've got old stuff, new stuff, even stuff to try and contain the stuff. While toys and books certainly have their place in holiday gift giving, I also like to give gifts that will keep giving throughout the year with enriching, fun experiences for the whole family. There are quite a number of options for giving the gift of ... Read more >

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oh the weather outside is awesome

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Some people celebrate Christmas in July. Right now, it feels more like July at Christmas. I'm looking at the forecast for the next few days after sweating this afternoon in a short-sleeved shirt. It looks like it is going to be in the high 70's from now until Sunday. I don't pretend to understand how that is possible in the middle of December. However, I think it's probably best just to roll ... Read more >

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