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Ways to Celebrate the Life of Atlanta's Own Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 19, 2009

It's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and what better place to celebrate his legacy than right here in his home town of Atlanta!? There are a few things going on around town today to help you celebrate his life and help his legacy live on. Commemorative Services -- Horizon Sanctuary, Ebenezer Baptist Church . Annual commemorative service marks the holiday and pays tribute to the life of Read more...

The Child In the Mirror

by Mimi Jenkins

January 13, 2009

"Twist me and turn me and show me an elf, I looked in the water and saw.... Myself" from Brownie Girl Scout's Initiation pledge. When I first read the theme for today's national list topic, this was the first thing that came to mind. I can remember so clearly my Brownie initiation and how exciting it was. I felt so grown up! Anyway, I digress... Kids love looking at Read more...

Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum Opens Today!

by Mimi Jenkins

January 12, 2009

A few weeks ago my family and I went to Chattanooga to visit the Tennessee Aquarium (we LOVE that place!) On the way home, a large, new building caught my eye. It was the building for Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum . Of course when I saw that, I had to come home and look it up immediately! My oldest son wants to be a scientist and LOVES science! In fact, in a few weeks, he is Read more...

Gifts that Keep on Giving All Year Long

by Mimi Jenkins

December 16, 2008

I don't know about you, but my kids seem to have quite a few toys. And as they get older, they play with fewer and fewer toys. We do a fairly big "purge" about three times a year -- before each of the boys birthdays and before Christmas. We toss the broken or unsuitable toys and pass the ones still in good condition on to a local charity. There are some toys that I think the kids only Read more...

A-Z of Atlanta: I & J

by Mimi Jenkins

December 01, 2008

Continuing on our alphabetical journey through this wonderful city, we're now up to... I is for... IMAX : Located at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the IMAX Theater shows seasonal and educational films for the whole family. The films have an extra large screen and surround sound to let you feel like you are part of the film. ImagineIT: The Children's Museum of Read more...

Around Town Thanksgiving Weekend

by Mimi Jenkins

November 26, 2008

There's more going on this long weekend... here's a round-up for you: High Museum of Art : Go All Night to China -- 15 non-stop hours of Asian inspired fun and art at the museum. November 28 9 am - midnight Chattahoochee Nature Center : Exploration Stations -- Visit the Classification, Conservation, Observation, Sensation, and Pollination Stations, and find out through hands-on Read more...

A-Z of Atlanta: G & H

by Mimi Jenkins

November 06, 2008

As promised, we are continuing on our journey around the Atlanta area. G is for: Gone With the Wind : How could I not mention Gone With the Wind ? And there are two museums to visit with movie tie-in's. One is the Gone With the Wind Movie Museum in Marietta. The museum is a must for all fans of GWTW with movie memorabilia on display -- including Scarlett O'Hara's original wedding gown Read more...

All Aboard the Choo Choo Train! Fun for the little Train Conductors

by Mimi Jenkins

October 29, 2008

What is it about that trains that are so magical? There seems to be some sort of romance and excitement that surrounds them. I can remember when I was little we would visit train yards and look at engines. My had (and still does) have a large electrical train collection. Which really is fun to play with! Thankfully, the boys love trains too. And while they love Thomas the Tank 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...

A-Z of Atlanta: e & f

by Mimi Jenkins

October 15, 2008

Continuing on our alphabet tour of Atlanta, today we feature the letters "E" and "F." Don't forget your camera for our ABC Book around the city... "E" is for: Environment : The Wright Environmental & Educational Center in Marietta has 19 acres of protected land. Walking trails throughout the property allow for visitors to study the diverse plants and animals native to this 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...

I Want My Mummy! The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University

by Mimi Jenkins

October 08, 2008

You know it's October when all the ghosts and ghouls come out and the kids start getting excited about getting dressed up and trick or treating. Forget the pumpkin patch... or save it for another day. Bring your kids to see real mummies at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. The Museum hosts a large collection of Egyptian artifacts... including the oldest Egyptian mummy Read more...

The A-Z of Atlanta, part 2: C & D

by Mimi Jenkins

October 01, 2008

This is part two of our A-Z tour around Atlanta. If you missed part one can be found here: the A-Z of Atlanta: A & B . Just as a reminder, we are touring around Atlanta, looking for sights and activities to reinforce letters of the alphabet. Don't forget to take your camera and take pictures for your ABC Book . C is for ... Centennial Olympic Park . Eat at the C afe, watch a C Read more...

We have a lot to do in the next two weeks: Countdown to the first day of school

by Amy Davis

July 28, 2008

Can you hear the clock ticking? It's counting down the days (only 14 now, for us) until the start of school. Tick...tock...we're almost there! You've probably noticed your neighborhood school getting spiffed up and the enormous displays of school supplies at all the stores. And am I the only one who feels compelled to buy many boxes of crayons, whether we need them or not, just because they Read more...

Five for Friday

by Amy Davis

June 06, 2008

Summer festival season is in full swing around Atlanta , so the options for weekend fun are pretty incredible right now. Here are five tips: 1. The annual Dixie Highway Yard Sale . Along the 90-mile drive from Marietta to Ringgold, you'll find more than 1,000 yard sales. ( Around Cobb County , we know Dixie Highway as U.S. 41 or Cobb Parkway .) In conjunction with the Read more...

How to Enjoy the High Museum with Your Budding Art Critic

by Amy Davis

June 02, 2008

When planning a visit to the High Museum , a parent can easily feel overwhelmed. Walking in without a plan can easily lead to wandering around indecisively, or rushing from one level to the next trying to see and experience everything. Before our next visit to the High, I plan to sit down with our children to view some of the collections online, find some favorite of their Read more...

History Lessons: The Carter Center

by Amy Davis

May 20, 2008

Whether you're a native Atlantan or a transplant, you've probably figured out by now that this city has some incredible history. From the Civil War to the civil rights movement, there are scores of landmarks, important dates, notable people, and local customs that are important to know and understand. Sadly, it took having children for me to really appreciate this city's rich history. But now 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...