Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in charleston, SC

Savvy Reviews: Lunch Money Gets DIZZY!

February 09, 2009

The newest album from our Columbia-based friends, Lunch Money, arrived just as I was heading out the door for preschool pick-up. I got my daughter and her friend settled into booster seats, popped the CD into the stereo without any introduction, and waited for their reaction.

"What's this CD?" Claire asked, as soon as the first chords of I Love My Library started.

"It's the new Lunch Money CD," I replied, trying not to sound too excited, as I wanted an honest reaction from the two of them.

"This is cool!" she said. "Yeah, way cool!" echoed her buddy.

Way cool indeed. Molly, Jay, and J.P. are the trio of musicians behind Lunch Money, and they've just released another great album of music for kids that grown-ups love, too.

tuesday top ten: things to do with your child before kindergarten

by Nicole

January 27, 2009

You've got nine months before your little one enters into the big, big world of kindergarten. What's a family to do? Squeeze all the fun you can into the time between now and September, when the schedule of the school year will rule. Here are ten ideas for making the end of preschool memorable. 1. Play hooky. If your child attends preschool now, and your schedule allows for it, let him take a  Read more...

...like an elephant: favorite memory games for kids

by Nicole

January 12, 2009

My daughter's best friend Madeleine has a mind like a steel trap: she can tell you about the places she's gone and what she did there at a level of detail that is sometimes startlingly accurate. (She does, however, still have trouble remembering where she put her shoes!) For kids to whom memory-building might not come quite as naturally, there are some fun toys and activities for teaching those  Read more...

Tuesday top five: books that make them laugh out loud

by Nicole

November 18, 2008

There's nothing like the sound of a good belly laugh from your child, when the giggles just seem to bubble up from down deep and spill out without restraint. While there are a lot of children's books I love for their sweet lessons and gorgeous illustrations, there are a few that have a special place on the bookcase because of their ability to make us laugh out loud. Just in case my  Read more...

Mozart, Moby or Miles: Enjoying the music of Piccolo Spoleto with your kids!

by Nicole

May 30, 2008

I can't even tell you how lucky I am that we decided to launch this site right in the midst of the Spoleto madness! With all of the options offered by Piccolo Spoleto, it can be hard to choose. Fear not! I've done the dirty work for you. (You're welcome.) There are four events this week that look like excellent choices for the short crowd, and three of them are totally free, so get your kids  Read more...

Top 5 Things to Do on a Rainy Day

by Nicole

May 27, 2008

The Lowcountry treats us pretty well in terms of weather, as long as you like it hot nine months of the year. But what do you do when the skies open up and the kids drive you bonkers? 1. Get Coffee. My favorite local cafes realize that sleep-deprived parents make excellent repeat customers. Muddy Waters now has two locations -- the original location off Maybank Highway on James Island, and the  Read more...

How To Be A Princess for a Day

by Nicole

May 20, 2008

Step 1: Put on your tiaras. If you're going to be a prince or princess, you need some bling. Pull out your favorite tiara and place it proudly upon your head. If you don't have a tiara, make one! A simple combination of construction paper and glitter will do. Getting into costume, even in a small way, helps with getting into character. Step 2: Head to the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry .  Read more...