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Local Deal: Burns Park Funland
For most of the country, Labor Day marks the end of Summer and the start of Fall, but here in the mid-south, we’ve still got plenty of summer fun left in us! Now that the temperatures have dropped, we can finally enjoy the outdoors! Here’s a fun deal to help you do just that! Right now you can get a special Family Fun Pack from Funland in Burns Park that includes unlimited rides for four, … Read entire article »
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Stuff to do for Kids, Mom, and Dad too.
We’re getting into the busy holiday season fraught with shopping, office parties, and other sorts of craziness. Don’t forget to schedule some fun time though. Here are a few local ideas: MomsLike Me Playdate – MomsLikeMe.com is hosting a playdate at The Little Gym of Little Rock on Sunday, December 5th. This is a great opportunity to let the kids get in some active play, despite the cold weather. There are two different playtimes available, one for babies and toddlers, and one for the older crew. Dads are welcome to attend as well! My kids live and breathe for The Little Gym, and the MomsLikeMe website has been so instrumental for me in finding friends, fun events, and answers to tough parenting questions. The event is free, but you must register … Read entire article »
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Free Escapes from the Heat (for short people)
At the beginning of August, the kids and I were looking at a full month of empty week day schedules. I had envisioned trips to the pool, a tour of all the area playgrounds, maybe a few morning runs with the jog stroller. And then the real live Arkansas summer reared it’s ugly three digit temperatures and all my plans were dashed. In the meantime, we’ve found a few new summer pastimes that come free and complete with climate control. If you’re not in Little Rock, maybe this list will help you get ideas when researching things to do in your town. Click the links for location and hours. Indoor Playgrounds: Two area churches have indoor playgrounds that are open to the public. Both of these locations also have a cafe … Read entire article »
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Frugality For Famished Families, From Fawn
I love alliteration. ATTN CENTRAL ARKANSAS READERS If you haven’t picked up a copy of the June issue of Little Rock Family magazine, go get one! The magazine is free and you can usually find it at the front of your neighborhood Kroger. In addition to a listing of the 2010 Family Favorites poll results, there’s also a list of “24 places in Central Arkansas Where Kids Eat Free“, compiled by yours truly. The list is organized by day of the week, so if you plan it right, you can feed your kids for free every night! (The list is much prettier in print than online, so I recommend picking up a hard copy so you can tear out the list and keep it in the car, or in your purse.) If you … Read entire article »
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