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

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The whole world, in his hands

January 16, 2009

My husband's parents live in South Korea and we only see them about once a year so to my preschooler, his grandparents are " Harabuji (Grandpa) and Halmoni (Grandma) in Korea." It's understandable that he doesn't feel as close to them since they live so far away. On New Year's when we called to wish them a happy new year, however, he told his grandmother, "You live in Korea. I don't know where  Read more...

Earthquake Preparedness in Los Angeles

June 26, 2008

Did anyone else notice the bit of shaking we had yesterday? Three under 2.0 magnitude earthquakes around the Santa Monica/Malibu area were just strong enough to briefly jar our condominium complex several miles away. Even though they were tiny shakers, it reminded me that in Los Angeles earthquakes can happen anytime and it's best to be as prepared as possible. I know that as parents,  Read more...

What's in a Name - The Hollywood sign

June 05, 2008

Los Angeles is known world-wide for Hollywood, but ironically, most tourists probably know more about it than than most native Angelenos (especially those not involved in that business we call show). Most of us are so busy trying not to look like tourists that we never bother to visit the so-called tourist traps. But (warning: parental boasting ahead!) my son has recently learned his alphabet  Read more...

History Lessons - Olvera Street

May 15, 2008

Known as the birthplace of the City of Angels, Olvera Street represents the oldest part of downtown. Technically, Los Angeles was founded on a site slightly southeast of Olvera Street in 1781 by a group of Spanish settlers, but they were forced to higher ground due to flooding. Olvera Street was the central street on the plaza of the new town. In the 1926, a socialite named Christine Sterling  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in west la

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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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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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