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Five Fab Toys for the Kids on Your Christmas List

by Mimi Jenkins

December 02, 2008

Now that I know you know about some of the great book reviews Savvy has, it's time to introduce you to the toys.  With Christmas just around the corner, check out the massive database of educational toys that Savvy has already reviewed for ideas on what to get any child on your list.  Here are a few of our family favorites.... Geotrax Rail and Road Grand Central Station :  Both the  Read more...

Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts

by Mimi Jenkins

October 16, 2008

"The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure - a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained." Imagine a world where Sesame Street comes to life! Step into the Center for Puppetry Arts and you're just about as close as you can get. At least here in Atlanta! It is the first puppetry center in the United States and today it is the  Read more...

Let's Use Our Imagination! Places that Inspire Imagination

by Mimi Jenkins

October 14, 2008

I am always amazed at how rich my boys' imaginations are. Seriously, I don't know where they come up with it. My husband is great at inspiring them as well. Perhaps it's because he's a child at heart... I don't know. I seem to have a harder time kick-starting my imagination. But I love playing with them and I find the more I do play with them, the easier it is to use my imagination.  Read more...

Getting Dressed Up -- Local Costume Shops

by Mimi Jenkins

October 07, 2008

Halloween is coming! My kids are so excited they've had the house decorated since August! They've been combing through catalogs trying to decide what they want to be for Halloween -- they haven't decided yet, but they have narrowed it down to about 5 each! I must say, I'm always a bit shocked at the cost of costumes versus the quality. I wouldn't mind spending $20 on a costume if  Read more...

Girls Day Out

by Amy Davis

May 19, 2008

As a mom of two boys, it's a rare treat for me to enjoy "girlie" activities, so I had to wrack my brain for ideas when a friend asked for recommendations on entertaining her 5-year-old niece from out of town. Here's what I suggested: 1. Visit the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum. Enjoy a 60-minute tour of Apartment 1 , where Mitchell wrote Gone With the Wind, and the GWTW  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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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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