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Dental Pediatric |
Bob Coyle |
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Lori Henderson “Fantastic kid-friendly office and exam room” |
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Pharmacy |
D&H Pharmacy |
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Kilgore’s Medical Pharmacy |
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University Pharmacies/ Green Meadows, |
www.muhealth.org/pharmacy/regionla.shtml |
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Maternity |
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Clothing |
Old Navy Maternity |
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Nursing Supplies |
Prange Intimates “They have a large selection of nursing bras. Owner, Jean Prange will custom fit you!” |
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D&H Pharmacy |
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Kilgore’s Medical Pharmacy |
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Nursing Support |
Kilgore’s “Ask for Pat Stewart—She’s an angel” |
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Child Care/Education |
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Sitters |
Sitter Solutions |
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Preschool |
La Petit Ecole French Immersion Preschool & Kindergarten |
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MU Robert G. Combs Language Preschool “Very low student to teacher ratio. Language rich environment” |
www.umshp.org/csd/preschool.htm |
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Activities |
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Sports |
The Ice Arena in |
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Swimming |
*The ARC in winter; Pirates’ Cove (Little Mate’s Landing) in summer |
www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Aquatics/facilities.php#TLRA |
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The ARC’s Little Swimmer’s Hour |
www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/ARC/ |
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Outdoor Play |
Stephen’s |
www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Stephens_Lake/ |
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MU Francis Quadrangle “A great place for kids to run free and roll down the hill. No busy streets or water hazards. Also a great place to ride a tricycle.” |
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Feeding Fish at |
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Indoor Play |
Lend & Learn Library “For toys in the |
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*The ARC’s “Little Gymmers” hour |
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PAT Resource Center & Playroom on Vandiver “call first for hours” |
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Seasonal Play |
The “Spray ground” at the
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www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Flat_Branch/index.php |
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The sledding hill at Stephen’s |
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Stephen’s |
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Lion’s Stephen’s Park |
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Health Club |
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The ARC “They have child care starting at 6 months” “The ARC also allows strollers on their indoor track” |
www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/ARC/ |
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Learning |
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Museums |
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Library |
*DBRL “Terrific Twos” “Seems to work well for all ages” |
www.dbrl.org/calendar/storytimes.html |
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DBRL “Family Story Time” “The librarian story tellers are super stars! It’s only 30 minutes, kids are riveted” |
www.dbrl.org/calendar/storytimes.html |
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Nature |
Bass Pro Shop “The closest
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Music |
Margaret Waddell’s First Steps in Music |
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Art |
The ARC’s Preschool Picassos |
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“First Sunday” family events at the Museum of Art & Archaeology |
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Other |
The Parents as Teachers Program & all their programs (especially Down on the Farm & Tons of Trucks) |
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Weekend Activity for the family |
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Nearby |
Cooper’s Landing “Listen to live music and hang out” |
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*Peach Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch (October only) |
www.thepeachfarm.com/location.htm |
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The |
www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/cnc/runge/ |
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Activity for Grandparents and kids |
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Local |
Watching baby geese in spring at Stephen’s |
www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Stephens_Lake/ |
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Eating homemade ice cream
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www.farmersmarket.missouri.org/ |
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Festivals |
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Local |
Twilight Festival & Heritage Festival |
www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Activities_and_Programs/heritage-festival.php |
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Road trips |
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In-State |
Central Dairy Ice Cream Parlor in |
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“Mark Twain stuff” in Hannibal and the Wooden Train
Factory in |
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www.cahokiamounds.com/cahokia.html |
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Best things to do with kids in the big cities |
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The Magic House Children’s Museum |
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St. Louis Zoo “Free admission, small cost for children’s zoo & train” |
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Crown Candy Kitchen “An old ice cream store, near downtown” |
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The Zoo “2nd Saturdays between Memorial & Labor Day are Children’s Days. Painting Elephants, camel rides, children’s zoo, etc” |
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Baby Clothes |
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New |
Janie & Jack in |
www.janieandjack.com/index.jsp |
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The Children’s Place Columbia Mall “They have great sales, if you catch them at the right time” |
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Shoes |
Dillard’s “Used to be good, but they scaled way back & lowered their quality last year, still probably the best” “Dillard’s is especially good for wide feet” |
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Dryer’s Shoe Store “They have a good selection of Robeez” |
www.discoverthedistrict.com/members/dryers.html |
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Target “Nicest and cheap!!” |
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Pre-owned/Resale |
Ask friends and playgroup members for clothes to borrow |
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Once Upon a Child “Two locations Manchester Rd. & Kirkwood Rd. |
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Craig’s List |
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Freecycle |
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Toddler Clothes |
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New |
Strasburg Children’s Outlet at the Outlet Mall at |
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The Children’s Place Columbia Mall “Great sales” |
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Pre-owned/Resale |
Craig’s List |
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Freecycle |
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Once Upon a Child |
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Shoes |
Dillard’s |
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Dryer’s Shoe Store “A lot of variety but a little expensive” |
www.discoverthedistrict.com/members/dryers.html |
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Baby Supplies |
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Diapers |
*HyVee “They give you “Baby Bucks”-- $10 back for every $150 spent. They also give a free cookie, a token to ride Henry the pony & they have the most kiddy grocery carts.” |
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Sam’s Club “Diapers by the bale” |
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Regional Medical Pharmacy “Pampers by the case at cost” (Must be a MU employee or student) |
www.muhealth.org/pharmacy/regional.shtml |
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Feeding |
*HyVee “The best selection of Earth’s Best Baby Food” |
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Sam’s Club for Formula “They will take the $5 & $10 dollar Similac & Enfamil coupon/checks” |
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Gear |
HyVee “They have an impressive selection of baby gear for a supermarket and it’s generally at least a dollar cheaper than Wal-Mart or Target” “Employee owned” |
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Toys & Gifts |
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*Butterfly Tattoo “Butterfly Tattoo used to have toys but not really any more” “Be sure to let them know if you are purchasing a gift. They will add tissue and cute ribbons to the bag” |
www.thebutterflytattookids.com/ |
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Tuesday Morning “Often has a good selection of fun, European toys.” |
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Boutique |
Keeping Good Company |
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Learning |
*Ann’s Teachers Store “Almost always has a coupon for $5 off any purchase over $25 in Columbia Marketplace Magazine.” |
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Resale |
Once Upon a Child “Great variety and nice prices!” |
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Ask other play group members for toys out grown. |
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Kids Books |
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MU Bookstore “knowledgeable employees” |
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Kid Friendly Bookstore |
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*Barnes & Noble |
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Hair Salon |
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Boys |
*Goldilocks “Be sure to tell them if it’s a first hair cut. They have a certificate and little plastic keepsake boxes” |
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Girls |
*Goldilocks |
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Photos |
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Studio |
Sears “Cheapies—they do a great job” |
www.searsportrait.com/cpi/en-US/ |
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Photographer |
Anastasia Pottenger “Will come to your home—Expensive” |
www.anastasiapottingerphotography.com/ |
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Film
developing/Processing |
Columbia Photo “They’re fabulous!” |
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50 Minute Photo “Professional quality prints” |
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Scenic background
for holiday card photos |
MU Columns |
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