Year: 2010

I know as parents, we are always doing some sort of craft, but what craft or hobby do you enjoy that you do by yourself? I enjoy knitting and recently started doing Martha Stewart’s glitter …

It’s that time of year when kids are coming down with colds, the flu and ear infections. Ever wonder what causes these ear infections? Infections happen when fluid gathers in the ear with nowhere to …

Here are a few great items you can enter to win from local Atlanta bloggers.  Let’s support our local bloggers and enter their great giveaway contest! Jolly Mom giveaway Conair’s Infiniti Pro Hair Dryer – …

Have you heard about the Nature Exchange at the Chattahoochee Nature Center? This is one of Atlanta’s best kept secrets that shouldn’t be a secret. The Nature Exchange is a cool place where nature lovers …

December 20th – Philly Pretzel Factory (Milton) – 2:00 pm This event is always a big hit! Tour the Pretzel Factory, learn what ingredients go in pretzels, watch the dough being made and pretzels being …

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Transforms Into Icy Wonderland What: The Holiday Ice Spectacular When: December 16-24, 2010 Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway This winter, you’re invited to a seasonal show-stopper like no …

Saturday, December 4, 2010 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Chattahoochee Nature Center ‘Back to Nature Holiday Market and Festival’ website Our gift to the community – FREE admission to CNC for the Market! Buy local …

Bring the kids for a fun night of swimmming in our heated pool…noodle races, Christmas carols, water games & more while you enjoy a night out with your spouse, friends or just have quiet time …

Atlanta-area Simon malls will deck the halls this season with plenty of holiday cheer and entertainment.  Gwinnett Place Mall, Lenox Square, Mall of Georgia, Northlake Mall, Phipps Plaza and Town Center at Cobb are offering …

OK, moms.. I know your stressing about Thanksgiving and the holidays.  What exactly is causing your stress?  Here’s my list: Finding and buying gifts for everyone Planning travel Decorating the house Making, buying, mailing holiday …

“Incredible,” “breathtaking,” “stunning,” and “quite unbelievable,” are just a few quotes critics have used to describe this cultural masterpiece. THESHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS® 31st North American Theatre Tour will stop in Atlanta for one night only to perform …

I received an email from a young man named Bryce this morning telling me about a business that he and his brother Brittan started called The HandStand.  So, what’s the big deal you ask?  The …

Do you often wonder if your toddler is REALLY learning from TV/Video? If you live in Atlanta, you can help Emory University’s Video Learning Lab find out. Appreciation gifts included. Click here to learn about this …

Fieldwork Atlanta is looking for first time moms with formula fed babies ages 0-6 months, to participate in a paid Labeling Study Focus Group (regarding infant formula) paying a minimum of $125+ for 2 hours. …

Enter to win 4 tickets to see OVO by Cirque du Soleil at Atlantic Station, valued at $300! OVO by Cirque du Soleil will be opening on November 4 at Atlantic Station. For more information on …

COMING TO Atlanta Oct. 13 – 17 {Contest closed} * And the winner is… Amber B! * Toy Story 3, the smash hit box office sensation, is so hot it’s cool as everyone’s favorite toys …

Hey, Atlanta Moms! Are your kids big fans of Thomas & Friends? Leave us a note below (click to jump) telling us why your family is Thomas’ biggest fan and you could win one of …

Summer vacation is over for most of us, but it’s still hot outside and the kids need to get that energy out somehow and swimming is a great way to do it.   My kids …

A damaging mistake was made in the local news here in Atlanta yesterday evening (9/2/2010). Fernbank Museum was incorrectly identified as the target of racial discrimination lawsuit, when in fact the subject of the story …

At the Zoo Atlanta Photo Site you can upload your own pictures and combine them with Zoo Atlanta’s professional, premium-quality images to make personal, customized photo books, posters, and calendars. http://www.zooatlantaphotos.com gives you what other …

This post was originally published August 4th.  We can not guarantee that these positions are still available. Moms, if you love kids, art, and extra money in your wallet, check out these job openings at …

Atlanta Moms, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.  Awesome prices, deals, AND the chance to win a $10 AJWright gift card! AJWright is an off-price clothing retailer from the TJX family of stores which one …

Listen to the Bert Show from July 19-30 for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to OshKosh B’gosh stores for back-to-school shopping each weekday. OshKosh denim has the styles and fit kids love, and …

We’ve merged the Atlanta Moms blog with the popular website The Mommy Insider. You will now find great local stories, deals, and information about Atlanta in the Atlanta Edition of TheMommyInsider.com, here. Here’s a sneak …

I’ll come up with any excuse to go to the ice cream shop including..“if you clean your room, I’ll buy you ice cream”.  Who ends up cleaning the kid’s rooms?  I do!  We don’t go …