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Teachers have been rockstars this year!   At least the ones I know have! From having to learn virtual to having to teach kids with fear in their hearts and minds.  I love that Fernbank has seen this and is thanking teachers!  Just make sure you take advantage of this BEFORE MAY 31st! Please note, it is a nomination for the teacher you choose, not a guaranteed membership.  Read more below: FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Thank a Teacher with Fernbank’s Buy One, Give One Membership Offer   It’s been a challenging year for everyone, including educators, so thank a teacher with the gift of Fernbank   Atlanta- April 26, 2021 - The end of another unique school year is here, and Fernbank is...

It has been a while since I posted a Word-less/Word-full Wednesday post.  I know I share many pics on my Instagram, but thought I would share some over here.  Sorry if they are some you have seen before, I will try and get better at posting them more regularly here!  If you don't follow me on INSTAGRAM , head on over and give it a "follow"  I will wait! Since moving back down south, we have had to adjust to the limit of things to do around here.  In Atlanta there was always plenty of stores to go to, plenty of festivals, lots of friends and always an invite with something to do with the blog.  Now don't get me wrong, I love being close to my family.  It is nice that the kids get to see my parents so often and I would not trade that for anything... but it is still totally DIFFERENT than Atlanta.  This is a picture of when the local art museum had a LEGO exhibit.  I thought this was one of the coolest pieces of work the artist ha...

I was able to experience a first for me this weekend.  At almost 40 years old, I have never seen a live puppet show!!!  (Please tell me I am not the only one!) So, let me tell you about it. It was at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta and the puppet show featured Pete the Cat.  If you don't know who that is, Pete the Cat is a character in a book that Broxton was first introduced to in preschool, so we are familiar with him and we love that groovy cat!   Photo Credit - Darrell Hazelrig FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. The Center!!!! Pete   the   Cat  will make his puppet stage debut at  the   Center for Puppetry Arts ,  April 4 – May 28 ! Based on  the  New York Times best...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Want to help raise money for a great cause? Then you want to look about getting a sitter and heading to the adult only benefit at The Children's Museum of Atlanta this Saturday, April 16th.  It sounds like loads of fun. Please read the information below on the event. Children’s Museum of Atlanta to host “Out of this World” fundraiser for 2016 Amuse’um on  Saturday, April 16 13 th  annual benefit features celestial celebration of fun and festivities; Supports Museum’s childhood educational programming and community outreach ATLANTA (March 24, 2016) –  3, 2, 1… blastoff!  Children’s Museum of Atlanta  is counting down to its 13 th  annual   Amuse’um fundraiser , themed  Out of this Word , on  Saturday,   April 16  from  7 –  11 p.m. .   Presented by Georgia Natural Gas, this signature, adults-only benefit honors longtime Museum friends Elizabeth and Michael...

Just thought I would share an email I received about The Children's Museum of Atlanta hosting a special event in honor of the Jewish Holiday of Passover.  Read below to learn more.  This event is open to people of all faith's to attend and learn more.  Children’s  Museum  of Atlanta to host ‘Matzah at the Museum ’ on  Sunday, April 17 Families invited to celebrate Passover with crafts, activities, performances and more! ATLANTA (March 29, 2016) –   Children’s  Museum  of Atlanta  and the  Marcus Jewish Community Center  have teamed up to host  Matzah at the  Museum  on  Sunday, April 17  from  2 – 5 p.m. ! This special event, which is part of the  Museum ’s signature “Meet the Holidays” program to celebrate and explore world cultures, will honor the Jewish holiday of Passover. Families are invited to enjoy a variety of themed activities, including craft stations, storytime, sing...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. We love reading books and it is fun to read the ones that have a bit of interaction with the book and the reader...  We were sent the book, Arlo's ARTrageous Adventure by David LaRochelle.  First of all, let me start with saying that I love going to Museums.  Guess that was an added bonus for me going to art school.  Anyways... I love going and hope that Broxton shares my love of art... We have never been to an art museum together.. I honestly just do not think he is ready to go at this time...  But, we did have the chance to go to museums through the internet and books!   In Arlo's ARTrageous Adventure, we get to enjoy the arts with a lift the flap theme. In the openin...

Just a couple things in my email that I thought I might share with you: ------------------- FREE MUSEUM VISITS: Sept.29th This Saturday, September 29 th , museums nationwide will open their doors for free and local museums in your area are participating.  Museum-goers can download free tickets on the Smithsonian website, which grants free admission for 2 people.  For a list of participating museums in your area and to download tickets please email me or visit  Smithsonian.com/museumdaylive.  National Coffee Day is Sept 29th In honor of National Coffee Day on September 29th, Eight O’Clock Coffee , America’s Original Gourmet Coffee,   is demystifying coffee jargon—and explaining how to make a great-tasting specialty coffee drink at home, no fancy machines needed. Behold, your guide to creating a café coffee experience right in your own kitchen, courtesy of Eight O’Clock Coffee ! Latte-   Traditionally, this is made using espr...