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Tuesday Top Five: Toys for Pretend Play

May 12, 2009

Children's imitation of the people around them starts early.  My one-year-old is already trying to sweep the floor, and my five-year-old claims she's going to be a doctor and a dancer and a rockstar when she grows up.  In their view, we get to do all the exciting stuff -- little do they know, we think they've got it made instead!  Here are some toys to help inspire their imagination as littles pretending to be big.

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here comes kindergarten!

January 22, 2009

While 2009 seems like it just began, spring will arrive soon, then summer, then fall. Before we know it, the buzz of a new school year will be upon us. If you, like me, have a child that will be entering kindergarten in the fall, the thought of sending your little one off to the big kid school makes your heart beat a little faster. (In fact, I visited our neighborhood elementary school last  Read more...

Tuesday top five: best places to see yourself reflected in Charleston

January 13, 2009

From a very young age, children are attracted to the image of themselves in a mirror. It's a place to get a hold of who they are and what they look like to other people, in addition to being an excellent opportunity for making funny faces! Sometimes it's fun to go looking for yourself in less expected places -- well, less expected than the bathroom mirror, anyway. Here are five spots in and  Read more...

Enriching the preschool fun at home

November 10, 2008

Preschool is great -- fabulous, in fact. I love hearing about my daughter's morning and seeing the artwork and worksheets she brings home from school. I am always impressed by the lessons her teacher plans. But time at preschool isn't everything. As parents, we can make good efforts to reinforce the lessons from preschool at home as well! How? Well, it's mostly about tuning into what your  Read more...

Have manners? yes, ma'am!

September 27, 2008

My first few months living in the South brought a bit of culture shock for me. Here, people say "ma'am" and "sir" as a matter of routine (and respect), gentlemen actually hold doors for you (especially if they notice you juggling small children, which is fabulous!), and all the friends I made seemed to have a stash of gorgeous monogrammed correspondence cards. I've come to appreciate the  Read more...

Wine, not Whine: Date Night Ideas for Mom and Dad

June 20, 2008

There's a lot to be said for playing together as a family. There's also a lot to be said for getting out of the house with your partner and enjoying some uninterrupted conversation and a guarantee that you won't have to wipe anyone's butt during dinner. Get a babysitter, turn the cell phone to vibrate, and get out of the house sans little people. You'll recharge and the kids will have a great  Read more...

What's in a name?: Getting to know Charleston

June 05, 2008

I didn't grow up in South Carolina, so I never took the state history course and know very little about Charleston's rich history. (I can, however, tell you all about Arizona, if you're interested. Takers?) I'm definitely looking forward to learning more about Charleston's past with my children, and what better place to begin than with the name. Kids are naturally curious about their own  Read more...

Welcome to Savvy Source Charleston!

May 12, 2008

Hey y'all. Welcome to the brand-spanking new site, Savvy Source Charleston! I'm your host, Nicole, and I'm thrilled to be here with you to share tips, tricks, and traps of the preschool scene throughout the beautiful Lowcountry. I'm a relative newcomer to Charleston, transplanted here last summer by a move for my husband's career. After a long gypsy phase, something about the sand and sunshine  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in charleston

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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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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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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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