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Calling all Working From Home Parents: Free Wi-Fi and Kid-Friendly Places

June 23, 2009

The future of our many workplaces are in residential homes, with many people already not having to deal with the daily commute.  Places of business are realizing this and many of them are offering free Wi-Fi.  Many of my friends come to playdate with laptop in tow and deadlines to meet.  There are places to bring your kiddos with you while you work and they run around and other places they can still hang out- but quietly.   Of course there a multitudes of coffee houses, hotels, libraries to go and meet a looming deadline alone.  Here are the top five places to score hit some Wi-Fi hotpots.

5 Chores For Little Guys

May 19, 2009

The two's and three's can be difficult and frustrating for the three-year-old and the Mommy sometimes.  Two and three-year-olds want to be independent but also want to be like the adult, or "big kid".  I don't want to push anything, but I also want to support his enthusiasm and independence.  We have found some chores that he likes to do and is actually pretty good at.  Let me know if your kids do different ones that I didn't mention.  I wouldn't want him to get tired of "working" for me!   

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Lice spare no head: everyone is fair game

September 18, 2008

I think the myth about lice is that the kids who take showers every day and have shiny hair don't get lice. Unfortunately, that myth is not the case. Even the most glistening hair is susceptible to lice. Kids have the most chance of acquiring lice, largely because they share hats, combs, pillows (at camp and sleepovers), and tend to play closer to each other. Back in the day, if a child  Read more...

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

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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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