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De-stressing Halloween.

by Bethany Dunn

October 31, 2008

Thursday my daughter's preschool class celebrated Halloween. We've been through these sort of celebrations before; as fun as they are for the kids (they ARE really fun), they are also very overwhelming. Case in point. They held the party in the morning and it included fun games, a pumpkin craft and then they enjoyed a pizza lunch (which is a real treat for them) and a cupcake for dessert.  Read more...

November is here!

by Bethany Dunn

October 30, 2008

Halloween is LITERALLY (and finally!) just around the corner. And since it lands on a Friday this year, you have a TON of events available to celebrate on Friday evening . I'm guess that it is due to the holiday and the last weekend of the month that this weekend is slow on events. Like S-L-O-W. You've been warned. Local kids' music favorite, Recess Monkey  Read more...

Yummy Halloween treats ideas.

by Bethany Dunn

October 29, 2008

I, apparently, CANNOT STOP WRITING ABOUT HALLOWEEN. I am scared to see what Seattle Savvy will be like in December for Christmas, Hanukkah,Kwanza, New Years and just general holiday-ness . You can just picture it now: me sitting in my office dresses in a lovely Christmas/Santa Sweater, plugging away on my Savvy posts. Ah, Christmas. But, honestly, I really am not that into Halloween.  Read more...

Keeping safe on Halloween.

by Bethany Dunn

October 28, 2008

Safety is always paramount to parents. But with all the fun and festivities of Halloween, it can slip our minds. But, nor worries, I'm here to remind you! Here's our top five Halloween safety tips: Keep your costumes safe. Check for tripping hazards. Fasten reflective tape if you will be in neighborhoods that lack adequate lighting. Make sure any masks provide adequate vision. Have  Read more...

Where to celebrate Halloween in Seattle (preschooler approved).

by Bethany Dunn

October 24, 2008

I never imagined there would be SO many family events for young children in Seattle during the Halloween season (it's not just a day, apparently). In Savvy Seattle, we have covered the perfect pumpkin gathering places , Halloween events and festivals (those not occurring on October 31), and even a gaggle of fall craft ideas . And we're not done yet. While trick-or-tricking through  Read more...

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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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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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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