Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Atlanta, GA

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Still Looking? Five More Toys for Your Christmas List.

December 09, 2008

Here's my latest list of toy recommendations from Savvy Source for Parents database of toys and books.  Lego Road Construction Set :  My son got this for his 4th birthday and he loves it.  We asked him the other day what his favorite present was and he answered "Legos" without missing a beat.  I love how he and his older brother can sit and play with them for hours, use their  Read more...

Reindog Parade at the Atlanta Botanical Garden's

December 04, 2008

I know I mention the Botanical Gardens a lot, but they have lots of great activities for kids and adults. This weekend is no exception! New for this year is the Reindog Parade! On Saturday, December 6th from 11 am - 1 pm. The Garden's gone to the dogs this holiday season, with a parade for pups adorned in their finest holiday attire. Master of Ceremonies Lucky Yates is well  Read more...

Atlanta's Not-so-Secret Garden

May 21, 2008

The Atlanta Botanical Garden may not the most obvious choice when considering where to take young children (especially our two active boys) on a lovely spring day, but I'm so glad we discovered this place last month. Going in, I expected lots of little old Southern ladies with floppy hats and plaid culottes, and numerous questions about how soon we could leave or why we came here in  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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