Seasonal Activities
Spring Classes: Creative StagesIt’s time to think outside the box for all those wiggles and giggles. We know you’ve got the sports set, so let’s focus on spring’s baby, toddler, and kid creative classes. I am big believer in the arts, creative expression, …
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Family Fun: 2012 Newport Winter FestivalIt’s here, school’s winter vacation and our local Newport Winter Festival. For all of us on “staycations”, don’t you fret, while our pals are off skiing or sunning (a tiny whimper just popped up from my throat) Newport is jam-packed with …
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Seasonal Activities: Winter Family FunIt’s here…winter and snow, it took awhile this year, but we’re in full swing of our coastal winter. The upside is that undeniable feeling of delight you get as you watch the kiddos run outside into their first annual snowfall, …
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Winter Picks: Toddler ActivitiesWintertime with toddlers can be tough. When we’re banished from the beaches and the playgrounds because of the weather, it can leave us moms at a bit of a loss for how to fill those days with the kids. Thankfully, …
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We’ll See You in 2012!Connext is now officially on holiday through New Year’s Day. NYC beckons, friends & cocktails are waiting, and a little child is hopping about (literally) in anticipation for his holiday adventure with his mama. You should see this child’s local …
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Seasonal Activities: Holiday Happenings!Tis’ the season of twinkle and wonder; ooh, how we love this festive time of year. Town will be buzzing with the blithe spirit of this magical season. Be sure to mark your calendars (or just keep checking ours) for …
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Seasonal Activities: Kids’ Winter RecreationSign’Em Up! The Winter 2012 (can you believe it?) sports/dance/afternoon fun registration is here. As our afternoons get darker, it’s a smart time to keep the kiddos energy up with a range of fun activities from art to swim…as dinner …
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Seasonal Activities: Halloween Kid Fun In Newport, RIIt’s that time of year again …when all the little ghosts, witches, and superheroes come out to play! Here is our list, your go-to guide, of all the happy Halloween happenings for kids on Aquidneck Island. Mark down the dates …
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Out & About: 10/14-10/16…This Weekend’s 401This Weekend’s Family 401 Fun Saturday Day: 1.)Harry Potter Day at Escobar’s Farm 1:00pm-4:00pm Prepare to be a-mazed at the little witches & warlocks party serving up all sorts of cornfield magic. Have the kiddos dress up, and be …
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Out&About: Harvest Fair at Norman Bird SanctuaryGuess what weekend it is?…You probably already know…It’s Harvest Fair weekend over at Norman Bird Sanctuary. I love this weekend! It’s like the first kick-off to autumn festivities, fun day Sundays, and all things fall. Ever since I moved here seven years ago, I …
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Out&About: 09/23-09/25-This Weekend’s Family 401Let the festivities begin! This weekend is jam-packed with festivals all geared for the kids! …And all only within a 10-mile radius (god bless saving on gas). Here’s the 401: St. Elizabeth’s, in Bristol, is hosting their annual town fair …
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Out&About: 09.16-09.18 This Weekend’s Family 401I am so excited (delighted even) to be writing a weekly Family 401 post over at our city’s new blog From Stem to Stern. I have to admit, it gave me a new boost of momentum that we all need …
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Go Play!: September Family FunWell, the fall is here-in terms of school, schedules, and new routines; but not in temperature. Nope, Mother Nature leaves us with the remembrance of summer with our September climate, and a breeze that beckons all families to get outside …
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Out and About: Newport Labor Day WeekendHappy, Happy Labor Day Weekend! This is a little milestone for us at Newport Connext, when I say “Us” I mean me, you, and all the fantastic local voices that contribute their advice, local deals, and family musings. We have …
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Classes: Baby and Toddler Fall ClassesOh, those little munchkins… Their chubby cheeks, contagious giggles, and loads of new found energy! Time to sign mommy & baby up for some great fall activities that keep everyone social, and well rested for nap time. Here are our …
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Kid School: Aquidneck Island Bus InfoIn our household, school was supposed to start today (Tuesday)…but Hurricane Irene had different plans. Power is back on (thank goodness), and school now starts for some of our kiddos on Wednesday & Thursday…and the rest of the kiddos start …
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Seasonal Activities: List of Fall Sports For Kids On Aquidneck IslandWelcome back to the crazy beginning of the school year. Some kiddos begin next week! Others, begin the following (we’ll post on bus numbers next Monday). But right now, most of you are beginning to register your kiddos for sports. …
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Out&About:08/05-08/11-A weekend (and midweek) full of deals, relaxing & evening family fun.THIS WEEKEND & midWEEK’S FAMILY 401: Aah August, how we love your warmth and easy-going pace. It seems we want to chill with some quality family time this weekend & all next week. It’s the perfect time to take in …
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Out&About: 08.01.11-08.04.11-Great Family Concerts All Week Long!THIS WEEK’S FAMILY 401: Hello Savvies! We have a glorious month left of summer with the kids, and oh boy, does the fun go all week long! So, we decided share the love with our Out&About posts for the rest …
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Out&About: 07.22-07.24- It’s A Weekend Of Films & Fun!THIS WEEKEND’S 401: This weekend we’re all about newpotFILM’s mini-fest. From the outdoor screenings, to the kid show, to a great GNO! It’s a film-tastic weekend! EVENING: Date Night! Please…oh, please…book a sitter, and hit the glorious green lawn at …
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Go Play!: Newport Farmers’ Markets…Oh, So (Green) Good!Farmers’ markets are just plain fun! Besides feeling like you have been transported to a different time, or country, a local market makes you feel a little more connected to what you’re cooking for your family, and the people growing …
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OUT & ABOUT: 07.15-07.17 Black Ships, the Arts, Polo & Music in the ParkTHIS WEEKEND’S 401: Kid/Family activities from the Black Ships Festival, to Family Fun at Blithewold, to Tiverton’s Art Festival, to A Drum Festival… Oh my! OUR WEEKEND’S FUN SUGGESTIONS DAYTIME: Family Fun at Blithewold- The activities will include a live …
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Go Play!: Top 4 Family Fun Things To Do This SummerPhoto Credit: Maaike Bernstrom Photography Aquidneck Island is full of family fun! Come summer, the options are endless with all of our land and sea activities to keep a family busy. Most of the time, the beach beckons moms/families to …
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