G.WIZ – The Science Museum | 1001 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 309-GWIZ (4949)
www.gwiz.org
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G.WIZ is a nice, air-conditioned, indoor activity to do on a hot, or rainy, day. The exhibits are more appropriate for an older child to interact with, but my 2.5 yr old son has FUN, regardless. He never wants to leave! Read the rest of this entry »
Like many parents, I’ve been having a problem getting veggies into my 2 year old for a while now. I’ve tried recipes out of the Jessica Seinfield book, and other Read the rest of this entry »
HA! If you are out and about with the kids and are in need of a potty break, this website may be of help! LMAO.
http://www.sitorsquat.com/sitorsquat/home?src=pgeds
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MOSI | 4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33617 | (813) 987-6000 | www.mosi.org
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My friends and I took our boys to MOSI and had a blast yesterday! I had never been there and I didn’t know what to expect, especially for my 2 yr old. We started in the Read the rest of this entry »
Longwood Park | 6050 Longwood Run Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Off of University Parkway, west of I-75. View Map
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Longwood Park is one of my favorite parks to take the kids. The playground equipment is some of the nicest I’ve seen around here. The large “castle” playground for 6 to 12 year olds is fun to play on, and the best part is that it’s all sheltered from the sun, under a huge, blue, canopy. As of May 2009, they installed a new state-of-the-art prototype playground for children aged 2 to 5. 96% of the solar radiation is blocked by the Apollo shade system, while the children are protected against accidental falls by the Softile safety surfacing. At Longwood Park, you will find:
Locklear Park | 821 South Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota FL 34237
Northeast of Tuttle Avenue & Bahia Vista. View Map
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Not many people I’ve met know about Locklear Park. I think it’s relatively new, and I can barely find it in a google search. Plus, you can’t get to it by driving on Lockwood Ridge Road. It’s hidden within a neighborhood. Here’s the address, map (click link above), and some pictures so this little gem can finally be discovered! At Locklear Park, you can find:
Red Rock Park | 3987 Camino Real, Sarasota FL 34231 | (941) 316-1172
West of Tamiami Trail, off Hansen Street, near Best Buy. View Map
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I first heard about Red Rock Park from some of my friends, but haven’t been able to make a play date there. I was in the neighborhood this morning, so I decided to finally check it out. I really like this little park, as do my friends! At Red Rock Park, you will find:
Move over Laurie Berkner…we’ve got another favorite in the house! I accidentally came across The Sippy Cups in search of new music for Myles. If you dig alternative rock, these two albums are rockin’! (The Time Machine 6/2009 and Electric Storyland 2006)
Ingredients
1 28 oz. jar of fire roasted tomatoes or regular tomatoes
1 zucchini chopped
1 small onion chopped
1 clove of garlic chopped
1 cup of button mushrooms chopped
1 carrot chopped
a handful of basil leaves chopped
olive oil
Instructions
1. Pour olive oil into a saute pan and turn temperature to medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and carrots and saute for 2 minutes
3. Add the zucchini, garlic, and mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes
4. Reduce the heat to low/simmer and add the can of roasted tomatoes
5. Cover the pan and cook for 20 minutes on simmer/low.
6. Add the chopped basil leaves and mix well with vegetables cook for 2 more minutes
7. Pour the vegetables into a blender and puree.
Serve with your favorite pasta or use it as a dipping sauce for chicken fingers.
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A special thanks to Heather R. for this yummy recipe!
