Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in albuquerque, NM

5 Things To Do Before Summer is Over

by Alison

August 04, 2009

Summer is wrapping up, soon it will be back to the routine that is the school year which will soon be followed by the hectic holiday season. Here are five things I'd like to do before summer is over.

1. Visit I Scream Ice Cream - I've mentioned this fun and quirky ice cream spot (located at Carlisle and Indian School NE) many times on this blog, but can you believe I've never actually been there? Summertime is perfect for ice cream, so I hope to be able to take the kids there sometime soon.

2. Go to Storytime - It's been so long since my boys have been to storytime. My oldest will be starting kindergarten in a few weeks and I'd love for him to have another opportunity to go before it becomes an activity I do with the younger kids while he's at school. Many of the libraries take a storytime hiatus over the summer, so I'm thinking we may hit oneat Barnes and Noble

3. Go to a Farmer's Market - I love the sights and smells that are only found at a farmer's market. We're trying to work through our own garden's produce so we haven't had much of a need to visit a farmer's market, but I'm thinking a visit is in order very soon. I've heard great things about the Downtown Growers Market (check out that vendor's list - so much more than just fresh produce!).

4. Go to the Zoo - We've spent a lot of time at the Aquarium and Botanic Gardens this summer and the zoo has taken a backseat. Time to visit before school starts up and we don't have as much free time on our hands.

5. Plant more flowers - Two months ago, my kids helped me plant some marigolds. They are doing great and I want to add something else to the flower bed.

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Five Reasons to Love the Library

by Alison

March 10, 2009

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1. They're Everywhere. With sixteen branches, there's bound to be one near you. There's probably several near you. Our closest library is a five minute drive away, but there are two others nearby that we sometimes frequent just for a bit of variety. If you live up north (or in Rio Rancho) Don't forget about their library too!

2. Storytime. We've always had fabulous storytime experiences. Each branch seems to offer something a little different, so if you don't like the first one you try, choose a different one. Some are more age group specific (i.e. geared specifically towards toddlers or preschoolers), while others are open to all ages. Some offer lots of books, while others are full of music and moving. We've done a simple craft before also. Most do not require any advance registration.

Things to Do This Week (and Next Week, and the Next Week...): Ongoing Events

by Alison

January 19, 2009

Happy Winter! Though with the beautiful weather we've been having lately, it hardly like the middle of January! But the weather can change in an instant, so we can't say that winter is behind us. I've got a few posts planned for this week that will help you enjoy the cold (but pleasantly cold - we all know it could be worse!) days of winter with your preschoolers. Today, I'm listing up some  Read more...

5 Albuquerque Storytime Spots

by Alison

November 11, 2008

Are you ready to try out storytime with your child? Or maybe just looking for a new one? Here are a few opportunities for storytime in Albuquerque. On Wednesdays in December, the East Mountain Library (located in Tijeras) will host a special story and craft storytime. Registration is required and must be done by November 19th. The Preschool Pals Storytime at Juan Tabo Library (located  Read more...

5 Things To Do on a Rainy Day

by Alison

October 09, 2008

When the weather doesn't cooperate, what's a mom to do? Here are five places you can go on a rainy day that your preschooler is sure to love! Head to the Library . With sixteen branches, there's sure to be one (or more) near you. Each library offers a storytime for preschoolers. Many storytimes are more than just stories and include fingerplays, songs, musical instruments and sometimes  Read more...

Book Nooks for Tots: Storytime in Albuquerque

by Alison

September 29, 2008

Here's a few places in Albuquerque when you can enjoy stories and more with your preschooler. Preschool Pals Storytime at Juan Tabo Library : This storytime is geared towards 3-5 year olds and includes songs, instruments and a craft. Juan Tabo Library is located near Juan Tabo and Comanche and this storytime is held on Fridays at 10:30. Storytime at Alamosa Library : There's  Read more...