Standard Bell Rattle
by Lea Holland
This is the classic wooden rattle. A single sleigh bell is housed within five dowels. Montgomery Schoolhouse says it designed this rattle to provide stimulation in touch, sight, sound and movement. Buy it: Bean Head Toys, 3497 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, 404-841-0826, or 220 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs, 404-851-2980; or Cutie Pies Children’s Boutique, 5473 […]
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Sophie the Giraffe
by Lea Holland
For 6 months and under, Sophie the giraffe is made with natural elements like rubber and food-grade pigments. It has lots of knobs and knees to teeth on. Buy it: Sprout, 1170 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, 404-352-0864, www.sproutatlanta.com
Continue ReadingFree movie Wednesdays
by Lea Holland
Tavern 99 hosts a dinner and movie night for kids beginning at 5 p.m. Free popcorn and soda for everyone, plus a $5 kids menu with organic mini burgers, ham & cheese sliders, organic chicken bites, grilled cheese, hot dogs, mac & cheese, a fruit cup, broccoli, juices and organic milk. Movies: March 14: “Mr. […]
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Blabla dolls
by Lea Holland
Johnny and Yoko Boogaloos are favorites since there aren’t many dolls with tattoos or a punk boy. Blabla also has several multicultural dolls, which gives kids something to identify with. Buy it: Blabla, 1189 Virginia Ave., Atlanta, 404-875-6496, www.blablakids.com
Continue ReadingFree kids’ meal Saturdays
by Lea Holland
Kids eat free at Moe’s in Decatur on Saturdays. And drop in Mondays for a burrito, chips and drink for $5. 1524 Church St., Decatur 30030, 404-373-0675
Continue ReadingDiscounts, free admission to High Museum
by Lea Holland
During spring break week (April 3-8, 2012), receive $5 off admission. Mention this special or buy tickets online with the code SB12. Fulton County Free Saturdays allow the first 600 Fulton County residents free admission on the first Saturday of each month. Tickets subject to availability. Must show valid driver’s license, utility bill or student […]
Continue ReadingFree admission to Children’s Museum
by Lea Holland
A Target sponsorship allows the Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta to offer free admission the second Tuesday of each month. Tickets are available at the museum starting at 1 p.m. and are given out on a first come, first serve basis as building capacity permits. The museum stays open until 7 p.m. on these […]
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Rock onArea music camps and schools unleash inner rock stars
Area music camps and schools unleash inner rock stars
by Lea Holland
Children learn to love music at a young age, dancing in Kindermusik classes and library story times, and while watching the “Imagination Movers” or “Sesame Street” on television. In some, their passion for music extends for years, serving as an outlet for much teen angst and rebellion. For others, it instills discipline and sticktuitiveness. Music […]
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Tied and dyedOld-school craft remains fun
Old-school craft remains fun
Tie-dying clothing long has been a favorite pastime for many. A few supplies, short instructions and a couple of hours and you have a handmade beauty!
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Holy queso, kids!
This site has been home to so many restaurants over the years, let’s hope Holy Taco is here to stay. The food is creative, but still kid-friendly with options for tacos and quesadillas. Quesadillas can be made with chicken, shrimp, steak, veggies or just Monterey jack cheese and queso fresco. Plantains and guac make a […]
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Gettin’ spookyNetherworld's Bill Johnson creates characters to scare the bejesus outta ya
Netherworld's Bill Johnson creates characters to scare the bejesus outta ya
by Lea Holland
Bill Johnson isn’t afraid of the dark. He makes the dark scary. As one of the top designers of frightening characters for Netherworld Haunted House, Johnson creates characters who are bloody, mangled, gory – just plain scary. And each year, because the characters and themes change annually, he gets to create something new. Werewolves and […]
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She’s not the boss of me!At least that’s what I keep telling myself
At least that’s what I keep telling myself
I have been a parent for about five-and-a-half years now, which if you crunch the numbers, comes out to be about only 5.8 percent of my life. And as a gumshoe-level parent, I sometimes cling to made-up truths about child-rearing in order to feel like I have the stamina to make it through a particularly […]
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