Archive for February, 2017

After a busy and mysterious summer, Cora is back at school and stumbles onto another mystery on her first day back! While researching a school project, Cora discovers a treasure map tucked inside a book at the library. Cora is thrilled, and with the help of her dog Calvin, she can’t wait to find what the map will lead to.

Beyond the tallest mountains, in a forest far away, There’s a haven safe from tigers, where gentle animals stay. They hide there from predators and live a life of ease, Eating lots of vegetables and fruit that grows on trees.

Does your Active Family love to spend time biking? Today only! Save on a subscription to Bicycling Magazine.

Another great event for the TRAIN enthusiasts of Hampton Roads!

Do you know a female high school student planning to pursue a career in a STEM related field?

Tovi and his friends are visiting the beautiful city of Paris. All of a sudden Tovi falls deeply in love with someone on a poster. He wants to meet her! But he doesn’t know where to find her. Luckily his friends help him by leading him on a treasure hunt. What an adventure! Will Tovi find his treasure? Let’s find out ….

"Oh dear," said the deer, "I’m so cold, what a plight! I’ve searched for a hat, but none fits just right." On top of his head his big antlers grew, No hat would fit over them; what could he do?

Every year, when the last leaf of summer falls, roses are laid at the grave of Lainey Grace. No one knows who steals into the cemetery after the gates are closed and locked, least of all the head groundskeeper, Bob.

Today ONLY Amazon is giving everyone a discount in honor of their ranking in the 2017 Harris Poll!

In the spirit of Snoopy and Charlie Brown, or Calvin and Hobbes, Dog eat Doug is the cartooning creation of Brian Anderson that follows the daily exploits of Sophie, a cheese-loving chocolate Lab with a nose for the nuances of sarcasm and irony, and baby Doug, a healthy, happy newborn with no concept of jealousy and a limitless curiosity.

Be prepared to hold your nose as the Phantom Pumper strikes again. Stare in awe at the giant snail. Feel for Harry the Rat as he desperately tries to find a friend. And dodge the ogres as they attempt to snotify anyone nearby. Some of the characters are nice. Some aren’t. You decide!

Baseball or Softball Hitting Clinic with $30 Voucher, Day Camp, or Parents Night at Grand Slam 2 (Up to 48% Off)

It’s Michael’s birthday and he wants a doggy. Mom says he’s not ready for one yet. Instead, he gets a set of markers. But these are no ordinary markers. Follow along as Michael discovers what his new present can do and how it’ll help make his birthday wish come true.

It’s a tricky little problem for Spot and Goo. How can they share one treat with a bunch of hungry new friends? But learning can be fun (and delicious) in this funny story with an enjoyable and colorful lesson about sharing and fractions. It’s a sweet tale, full of delightful rhymes and vibrant illustrations. Definitely a great teaching tool for children.

Cosmo the astronaut gets bored really easy. He loves to explore the galaxy, especially outside his spaceship. Cosmo soon finds himself stuck in a really big place with help coming from a very unlikely place. Featuring actual images from the Hubble Space Telescope, join the adventure and find out how space is a really big place!

If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a literacy problem in our community. So how do we make sure our kids are enjoying reading? Here are 6 ways to make reading and reading comprehension fun!

There’s Nothing Quite Like A Sibling Bond Written in beautiful rhyme this is an excellent story that values patience, acceptance and bond between a brother and his sister.

This one day sale has been extended through today (February 16, 2017) with lots of great titles on sale starting at just $4.95!

New Giveaway! Arena Racing USA is coming to Hampton Roads and we have a Family 4 Pack for one lucky MyActiveChild.com family!

Amy Armstrong is having a perfectly normal life as a perfectly normal fourteen-year-old thief and proprietor of stolen goods in 1995 California, until a talking cat interrupts her latest break-in and transports her a thousand years into the future to a burglary operation that crosses space and time.

Seven Venues is offering a Valentine’s Day discount (2 for 1) on select upcoming events!

If you plan to attend the Professional Bull Riding event at Hampton Coliseum in March 2017 don’t miss this discount!

If you spend a huge part of your week shuttling, coordinating, and cheering your kids from the side of the pool/field/rink/studio you will want to check out this sale.

Midge and Moo are best friends. They came home from the hospital together when Midge was just two days old. They do everything together.

In a somewhat fanciful manner, Fireflies presents an introduction to the lightning bug. It ranges from a description of the insect to its use in current scientific research for a cancer cure, why they flash their lights, how long they live, and what can be done to help preserve them.