Make a special tie for dad this week (June 11-16) at The Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Art Studio Manager John Bomhoff shares instructions. Ages: preschool (with assistance) and above. Materials: Construction paper Markers Yarn cut into a 28-inch length White glue or glue stick Glitter Father’s Day poem (see below) Instructions: Trace the shape of [...]
Indulge Mom’s creative interests, give her some time to relax and help her remember who she is beyond her definition as mother. Here are some Mothers Day gift ideas we’ve run across. What would make your Mothers Day memorable? Share your comments below. Think local! Local First Arizona has compiled a long list of local [...]
Once the purview of superstars and circus animals, it seems even book characters are getting their own bus tours nowadays. Jack and Annie, characters from the children’s “Magic Tree House” book series begun in 1992, roll into town with a “Passport to Adventure!” reading tour on Saturday, April 20. Their national tour, sponsored by Random [...]
Cathy Rigby first soared in gymnastics mode, competing as a teen in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics. But nowadays she soars over various stages, starring in the touring production of “Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan,” which opens Tuesday at ASU Gammage in Tempe. Rigby and Tom McCoy, her husband of three decades, have four children ages 27 [...]
For children who will be spending this holiday season at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, volunteers and staff have some special plans in mind. On Dec. 23 and 24, parents of hospitalized patients will have an opportunity to visit a festively decorated “Toyland” in the hospital’s conference center and select unwrapped toys to give to their children [...]
We’ve gotten a lot of press releases recently about Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Here are some options we thought might be useful to Vally families looking to save some money on holiday shopping. Doors open at 8:07 Friday at Kidstop and Santa will be there with a Big Red Santa Bag full of [...]
Make a fun scarecrow decoration with this week’s craft (Nov. 20-Dec. 2) at The Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Art Studio Manager John Bomhoff shares instructions. Ages: preschool and above. Materials: 6” X 9” piece of construction paper Straw or dried grass Popsicle sticks White glue Markers Wrapping paper scraps Foam shapes Instructions: Choose a sheet [...]
Phoenix-area Ford dealerships are collecting donations of non-perishable food to nourish local families in need and gently used shoes of any size to be sent to the 1.2 billion people in Third World Countries who often go barefoot. “Ford Operation Goodwill Phoenix” is a team effort involving Ford Motor Company, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, [...]
Learn how to make a friendship bracelet with this week’s craft (Oct. 30-Nov. 4) at The Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Art Studio Manager John Bomhoff shares instructions. Ages: preschool and above. Materials: Colored and clear plastic drinking straws cut into approximately 1” segments Colored pipe cleaners “Others” poem (follows) Instructions: Read the poem “Others.” Discuss [...]
Ahoy Matey! Become a pirate with this week’s craft (Oct. 9-14) at The Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Art Studio Manager John Bomhoff shares instructions. Ages: five and above. Materials: 6” X 19” piece of black construction paper Cardboard or poster board for pirate hat pattern Pencils Erasers Black markers Scissors Glue sticks or white glue [...]
Make your next birthday party a real splash by holding it at Kiwanis Recreation Center’s indoor wave pool and water slide! What could be better than three-foot waves and a double-spiral water slide? We’re giving away a Splash Bash Birthday Party valued at $175. It includes: 16 people, birthday child is free two-hour hosted public [...]
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This summer, those lovable yellow minions assemble and return to theaters when “Despicable Me 2″ opens July 3. We are sending five families (four tickets each) to a special, reserved-seating advance screening at 7pm on Thursday, June 27 at the AMC Deer Valley 30. The screening will be in Real D 3D. The film features [...]
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JUNE 2013
$6.00Great Escapes! Our updated directory of some of the best family-friendly getaways at resorts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico and Nevada.
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MAY 2013
$6.00Our 2013 directory of Valley aquatics programs — everything from learn-to-swim programs to diving, racing and synchronized swimming!
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April 2013
$6.00Our April 2013 issue features the 2013 Summer Solutions directory — more than 500 day camps in Maricopa County!
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March 2013
$6.00Our March 2013 issue features the 2013 directory of Overnight Camps in Arizona and the Southwest!
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February 2013
$6.00Our February 2013 issue is all about babies! Learn how to begin building your baby’s bookshelf, make your own baby food, find parent/tot classes and Daddy Boot Camps around the Valley. Plus: gifts, gadgets and great new looks for baby.
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January 2013
$6.00It’s our annual pregnancy issue! Learn about the latest trend among expectant parents: “gender-reveal” parties. Plus: Should you bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood?
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