Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in San Francisco, CA

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Crafts: Recycled Items

Chopstick Bird Houses Make Takeout Fun

June 20, 2008

Well, maybe not as fun as the sweet deliciousness that is garlic noodles with pan-seared shrimp, but still pretty fun -- and a whole lot more eco-friendly. OK, I am blatantly stealing this -- untested -- from Apartment Therapy , because while the idea looks fantastic for adults, I'm guessing it will be even better for kids. But it basically involves building a simple bird house from those  Read more...

Little Thrifty: Community Thrift Store

June 16, 2008

Some days after we get bored to death at the playground (how is that even possible? It's a play ground!) Emmeline and I will venture down Valencia Street toward what she calls a toy store, although it's really the Community Thrift Store , one of the best grab bags of cheap toys, cheap clothes and vintage garments for yourself. The kid can spend an hour digging through the bins of children's  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in san francisco

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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 Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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