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Birthday Parties on a Budget

by Mimi Jenkins

November 20, 2008

Phew! My youngest son just turned four and the last few days have been a whirlwind of activity. I feel a bit bad for him because he's never had a birthday party before. We just always felt he was too young. And, to be perfectly honest, his birthday is so close to the holiday season, money is always tight and a birthday party is the last expense we need! But now he's four. He's being invited  Read more...

Did you miss these? Five Favorites...

by Mimi Jenkins

September 30, 2008

Today on Savvy we're revisiting some favorite posts. Things you may have missed over the last few months, or posts that you genuinely liked. Since this is the end of my first month here, I've been having fun reading the entries from "before my time." Here are some of my favorites. Be sure to visit them and let me know what your favorite posts are so far. With the long lines at the gas pumps and  Read more...

Fun and Different Birthday Gifts

by Mimi Jenkins

September 11, 2008

There must be something in the water. Josh was in school for three weeks and had three invitations to birthday parties already. And the Savvy national blog did a post on birthdays last week . And then a friend of mine mentioned that her kids have been invited to a slew of parties recentlytoo. Her little dilemma is her daughter has a birthday in September -- among the throngs of other  Read more...

Five fun birthday parties

by Amy Davis

June 03, 2008

One of the greatest challenges parents of pre-schoolers face is how to keep a group of kids entertained for two hours at their own child's birthday party. My best suggestion let someone else provide the entertainment. Here are five great options for birthday party entertainment in Atlanta . 1. "Uncle Grampa's Hoo-Dilly Storytime" at Dad's Garage Theatre This is one of our  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in atlanta

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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