tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post5797817222827127218..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Twenty Summer Activities for Children in Anchorage, AlaskaScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-67690816625412416392008-04-03T12:10:00.000-08:002008-04-03T12:10:00.000-08:00Of course there will be days to stay home, read a ...Of course there will be days to stay home, read a book and watch a movie together. That goes without saying. But to be able to take your kids outside, in the summer, in our beautiful state...one might say "priceless". I want to thank you for this very well put together list of things to take the kids to and to do with the kids that is inexpensive and fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-76583374634378114052007-08-27T13:05:00.000-08:002007-08-27T13:05:00.000-08:00Try this link from last year, I'll be doing a list...Try this link from last year, I'll be doing a list for this year later in the season.<BR/><BR/>http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2006/12/winter-activities-for-kids-in.htmlScribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-7921325944012340122007-08-27T12:56:00.000-08:002007-08-27T12:56:00.000-08:00Thanks for the great ideas! We will be new to the ...Thanks for the great ideas! We will be new to the area in October, so they will come in handy next summer. How about any great winter activities?<BR/>thanks againAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-74663463236869864442007-07-01T03:33:00.000-08:002007-07-01T03:33:00.000-08:00Hi Scribbit,you've done an awesome job!! that's ve...Hi Scribbit,<BR/>you've done an awesome job!! that's very useful for the people around the area. I have been an early childhood educator for the last 4 years, and I believe that a lot of families are benefitting from this activity. I would love to personally share some extra ideas and tips for the families and children about various activities they can do in my<A HREF="http://www.easykidsactivity.com" REL="nofollow"> personal blog over here.</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23267840862272535532007-06-28T20:33:00.000-08:002007-06-28T20:33:00.000-08:00Great list! I found a book that has alot of things...Great list! I found a book that has alot of things to do with kids in Anchorage. It is Anchorage with Kids and really helps me when I can't figure out what to do. I got it at the toy store, Classic Toys, on Benson Rd., but I have also seen it at Barnes and Noble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-19713320762265175712007-06-27T11:21:00.000-08:002007-06-27T11:21:00.000-08:00Thanks so much! I agree that I would rather have m...Thanks so much! I agree that I would rather have my kids out exploring and learning to have an active lifestyle over watching videos and taking naps. Thanks again for the thoughtfullness and work that went into this list!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-28972075824931620542007-06-05T23:05:00.000-08:002007-06-05T23:05:00.000-08:00I'm coming up for PNWER (Pacific Northwest Ecnomic...I'm coming up for PNWER (Pacific Northwest Ecnomic Region) conference and will have my 17 year old.... and there are a great number of things for us to do on this list(plus one more: Read the new Harry Potter, which comes out while we're visiting!Barb Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274820398590726369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-33499531155233902382007-06-04T01:39:00.000-08:002007-06-04T01:39:00.000-08:00This website has been a blessing and godsend.My on...This website has been a blessing and godsend.<BR/><BR/>My only child has been acting down and depressed since most of his buds leave the state for the summer, and he's stuck home with me (I think I'm fun but yeah, I'm no match for an 11 year old). <BR/><BR/>I'm going to try to do at least 10 of these things.. maybe more! You don't know how many times I've gone to sites like ADN.com or others and can't find anything for kids. I feel refreshed and excited about our summer now!!!<BR/><BR/>THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-57886550158155867052007-05-30T10:32:00.000-08:002007-05-30T10:32:00.000-08:00I am visiting my mother and I found your list onli...I am visiting my mother and I found your list online and some of these I had never even heard of. Thanks for the list, my kids are going to have a fun vacation.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045980270615348902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-64902987070232620782007-05-27T16:43:00.000-08:002007-05-27T16:43:00.000-08:00Nice list. Also, while you're out watching paragl...Nice list. Also, while you're out watching paragliders at Alyeka, you could travel a little further down the road towards Portage and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, it's a drive thru wildlife park, you can also park and walk through- - I think admission is around $5 My kids always enjoy going there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-18022820275387558372007-05-22T13:13:00.000-08:002007-05-22T13:13:00.000-08:00Sigh. If only I lived in Anchorage.:)Sigh. If only I lived in Anchorage.<BR/><BR/>:)Leihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602022032114765911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-63399223187752307642007-05-22T11:12:00.000-08:002007-05-22T11:12:00.000-08:00My friend who lived there always wanted me to brin...My friend who lived there always wanted me to bring PunditGirl the few times I visited Anchorage. She was so small then. I'm sure we will some day. It would have made Marjorie happy. Thanks for all the great ideas!PunditMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919969826505761593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-34731626556069338832007-05-21T13:05:00.000-08:002007-05-21T13:05:00.000-08:00We hiked Thunderbird Falls this Saturday. My two ...We hiked Thunderbird Falls this Saturday. My two year old did the whole thing. It was pefect and the skeeters hadn't come out yet. <BR/>We have tried to do a simple two hour family activity on Saturday mornings to break the Saturday morning cartoon habit. <BR/><BR/>The problem is that in the winter in Anchorage the default is to sit at home,watch videos, nap, etc. Summers time is when you get out and do stuff. Also in our family, Sundays are the days when we do inside stuff.Ni Yachenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402963325941948492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-56540596427782251712007-05-20T18:54:00.000-08:002007-05-20T18:54:00.000-08:00By the way, I live in San Diego and it gave me som...By the way, I live in San Diego and it gave me some great ideas that I can adapt to my locale. Thanks!K T Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259428595745509790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-85868321447366426542007-05-20T18:52:00.000-08:002007-05-20T18:52:00.000-08:00Family cross country running sounds like a wild id...Family cross country running sounds like a wild idea. How do the little ones like it? I don't think my daughter would like being left behind.K T Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259428595745509790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-25892943435223580852007-05-20T00:27:00.000-08:002007-05-20T00:27:00.000-08:00I used to live in Anchorage and I loved the Coasta...I used to live in Anchorage and I loved the Coastal Trail. This is a great list. We're planning a trip down in our (soon to be fixed) VW camper, so this list is going to come in handy. You've inspired me to get to work on a list for interior Alaska.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-89709338667786178862007-05-19T18:46:00.000-08:002007-05-19T18:46:00.000-08:00This makes me want to visit your fair state!This makes me want to visit your fair state!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527762200993175239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-52064002177147344042007-05-19T13:44:00.000-08:002007-05-19T13:44:00.000-08:00Wow! Who knew Anchorage had so many kid-friendly ...Wow! Who knew Anchorage had so many kid-friendly activities? It really puts our town to shame...Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377174692899802883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-75950753901574841102007-05-19T11:06:00.000-08:002007-05-19T11:06:00.000-08:00Fantastic List!Fantastic List!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-82612038339591960492007-05-19T09:05:00.000-08:002007-05-19T09:05:00.000-08:00Sounds like you've found a ton of great stuff to k...Sounds like you've found a ton of great stuff to keep the kids (and therefore you) happy all summer long!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-28646336601701625292007-05-19T08:29:00.000-08:002007-05-19T08:29:00.000-08:00We utilize our local libraries as well and they ha...We utilize our local libraries as well and they have great summer reading programs. Anchorage sounds like a pretty amazing place. It makes me want to look into what is around here to do. Thanks for the motivation!<BR/><BR/>And who says you can't have fun and enjoy your city while also having good times at home? Balance is the answer to everything :) !!An Ordinary Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-40235694517006264682007-05-19T08:13:00.000-08:002007-05-19T08:13:00.000-08:00Well Cecet,Maybe I'm misunderstanding your comment...Well Cecet,<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm misunderstanding your comment but perhaps you're misunderstanding the purpose of this list. I was simply providing readers in Anchorage with a list of things that are inexpensive yet fun to do this summer. There was no suggestion that children should be taken to all of them. Just as you're not suggesting children should stay at home and take naps and watch tv all summer long (two of your items) I'm not suggesting that children be taken to outdoor concerts or on nature hikes all summer. <BR/><BR/>Though I have to say, given a choice between watching a video/taking a nap and fossil hunting/miniature train rides I know which ones my kids would pick and which I'd rather have them doing.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-31997027584935313012007-05-19T07:31:00.000-08:002007-05-19T07:31:00.000-08:00I really really appreciate this list! I have a ch...I really really appreciate this list! I have a child with no brothers or sisters and he really gets tired of playing by himself/playing with me. I love new ideas of things to do and see with him! Thanks so much! I will be using some of these ideas for dates with hubby as well--GREAT LIST!! Thanks for taking the time to compile it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-792095857246808962007-05-19T05:35:00.000-08:002007-05-19T05:35:00.000-08:00This is a wonderful list. It's also another exampl...This is a wonderful list. It's also another example of the "6 dgrees of separation" theory. I noticed the Air Force band brass listing immediately. My Dad played trumpet in the Air Force Band when he was in the service. It was a life-altering, inspiring experience for him. He died last year, and was buried in a military ceremony with the Air Force Hymn (Off we go...) playing.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-35540614935282811372007-05-19T03:57:00.000-08:002007-05-19T03:57:00.000-08:00Those sound fun for adults too. We were big fans o...Those sound fun for adults too. We were big fans of the library summer reading programs and never lived anywhere there wasn't one. I agree with "anonymous" that children do not need to be over-programmed and until the older one's were in late middle school we had a daily "mom's quiet hour" in the summer when each was in his or her room with no electronics allowed. The neighbor children took some managing though; and in one community I had to close the drapes and disconnect the doorbell for the hour or so. I set the oven timer for 1 hour but rarely did anyone charge out the door when it went off because they either had fallen asleep or they wanted to finish what they started. It was very healing for me because dad traveled on business a lot and I needed to reset my parameters. However, a special activity each week to look forward to helped move the summer along.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834029909046193413noreply@blogger.com