Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in atlanta, GA

Surviving Spring Break

April 06, 2009

Spring Break has come and the kids are dying to be entertained. I've spoken with a few friends that have plans to travel south to warmer climates, but most of my friends are staying put this year. Which leaves Mom (or Dad) with the job of playing "Julie McCoy, Cruise Director." And, it always seems, the weather over Spring Break leaves something to be desired!

Here are some of my picks for fun activities to do with the kids over the coming week.

1. Dye Easter Eggs and do some Easter Crafts. Arts and crafts are a great (and cheap) way to pass the time. Even if all you have on hand is paper and crayons, you can draw pictures of bunnies, chicks, Easter Eggs, flowers or other "Spring" scenes. And kids love to dye Easter Eggs. Yes, it's messy, but lots of fun! And if you're just not into all the dye, try our Easy Easter Egg project. No messy dyes in sight!


2. Head down to IKEA. Ikea is having a weeks worth of free events for kids . They can do Arts and Crafts while you shop! Each day has a different activity and the hours do vary, but seem to be around noon - 3pm each day. But check the website for details on the event the day you head down. Go down for one of their yummy lunches and stay for the free activities!

3. Run around at Indoor Play Places. While the indoor bounce house-type places tend to be quite busy over school breaks, if you head out early you may miss the crowds. We have lots of indoor play places in Atlanta, for ideas and inspiration, check out this article from January, "Best Places to Play Indoors. "

4. Roadtrip to Chattanooga. We love heading up to Chattanooga for small day trips. There is so much to do there; you could spend a whole weekend if you had time. But it's perfect for a change of scenery. Our favorite Chattanooga places, The Tennessee Aquarium and the Creative Discovery Museum . Head out early, hit your favorite spot, have lunch and come home. It's a full day, but lots of fun!

5. Visit a Museum. We have so many great museums in Atlanta: Fernbank, Tellus, The High, World of Coke... and so many more! This way you can sneak in some "learning" while the kids are on break!

6. Have a Picnic. If the weather is nice, head out to your local playground or check out one further afield and have a picnic. Let the kids help pack it up, bring your bikes and go out and enjoy the weather!

And most importantly, go out and have some fun!  Read more...

Savvy Christmas Activities

by Mimi Jenkins

December 19, 2008

So school is out, and you're trying to find things to do with the little ones. I know you've already gone to an indoor play place , or just can't face the hoards of people out shopping! Why not stay in and make some Holiday Crafts to pass the time and decorate the house! They also make fantastic gifts for Grandparents! Here at Savvy, we have lots and lots of activities for all ages  Read more...

Halloween Recap

by Mimi Jenkins

October 30, 2008

I can't believe October is over. This was a fun month here at Savvy. October is one of my favorite months here in Atlanta and the topics this month were so much fun. Did you miss something? Well, here are some of my favorite posts from the month. Check them out... 1. Halloween and the Child with Food Allergies . As I have been surfing around and reading blogs and articles, I  Read more...

Friday Family Fun Night: Halloween Crafts

by Mimi Jenkins

October 17, 2008

With Halloween getting closer and closer, the kids are getting more and more restless. At least mine are. They are constantly asking me if they can do Halloween crafts so we can decorate the house -- inside and out. So this Friday, grab your glue, scissors and crayons and make some crafts for your house. All it takes is a little patience, a little imagination and a bit of inspiration.  Read more...

Shiver Me Timbers: Pretend You're a Pirate

by Mimi Jenkins

September 22, 2008

So we totally missed it here, but did you know that September 19th is " National Talk Like a Pirate Day ?" There are so many fun things to do with your kids on this day that center around that theme. My boys love pirates and we seem to incorporate pirates into almost every type of pretend play we have. We may be late, but it's never to early to practice for next year. There are lots of fun  Read more...