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Last chance! Enter to win one of three amazing Feather Your Nest Giveaways!

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Littlebirdie.com, your go-to resource for insider tips on local, kid-friendly deals in your zip code, will be landing in Atlanta and NYC soon. Parents (expecting or with children 12 years or younger) in those cities will be the first to experience little birdie deals, with savings of up to 90% on family restaurants, activities and so much more!

To celebrate, little birdie is holding three amazing Feather Your Nest Giveaways*: One Atlanta- area parent and one NYC-metro parent could each win the $4,500 Baby/Kid’s Dream Room Giveaway with celebrity decorator Sherri Blum of Jack and Jill Interiors. Sherri’s creations can be seen in People Magazine and on Entertainment Tonight and most recently on the Cake Boss Baby Special.

Anyone else can enter to win a $1,000 decorating gift card! One lucky winner will be chosen. Hurry, these giveaways end tonight: Enter now

* No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states & D.C., 18 or older, who are expecting a child (pregnant or in the process of adopting or surrogacy) and/or have a child or children ages 12 or younger.  Sweepstake ends 11:59 p.m. ET 3/31/11. Void where prohibited. For complete details, see Official Rules, which govern.

**This a sponsored post.

Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor

 

Atlanta Moms: Fernbank NatureQuest – A Must Do!

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We had such a great time at Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s new NatureQuest exhibit a couple of weeks ago.  We could have stayed for hours.  Even my 11 year old!  I expected my 4 year old to love it and want to stay but my 11 year old son explored every nook and cranny and could have stayed all night.

Fernbank NatureQuest exhibit
Fernbank NatureQuest Exhibit

Fernbank NatureQuest is a different kind of museum experience–one where children are engaged through over 100 interactive encounters on a journey to explore an immersive, nature-inspired environment. It’s a space filled with live animals, hands-on learning and the thrill of following curiosity’s path. Everywhere you look, there is something to “do.” Games, interactives and live animals are just the beginning! Look, explore, engage, observe, discover, climb, play, learn!

  • The Clubhouse is home base for a variety of activities, including microscopes, books and activity cards.
  • Each ecosystem has a Forestry Sign. Check there to see what discoveries have been made today and then see if you can find them.

My son loved the waterfall and sciency areas while my daughter loved the ‘moving water’, book nook, and the canopy walk.
Fernbank NatureQuest hours are Monday-Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday Noon – 5pm

Enjoy your visit to Fernbank Museum of Natural History!

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Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor

Atlanta Moms: Enjoy “Minnie’s Masquerade” Activities and Radio Disney Junior Music at Simon Malls this April

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Disney Junior celebrates the upcoming debut of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Masquerade” on Disney Channel with family events hosted by Radio Disney.

Disney Junior, a new multiplatform destination for kids age 2-7, is celebrating the debut of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Masquerade” with fun, interactive family events hosted by Radio Disney at participating Atlanta-area Simon Malls.

Local area kids and families are invited to enjoy themed activities including do-it-yourself masquerade masks. The Radio Disney Road Crew will provide on-stage entertainment inviting kids to sing and dance to the tunes of popular Radio Disney Junior songs from their favorite Disney Junior series including “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Handy Manny,” “Imagination Movers” and the new hit adventure series “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.” Additionally, the Radio Disney Road Crew will give away Disney Junior themed prizes at each event.

“Minnie’s Masquerade” events details:

Gwinnett Place Mall – Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Center Court by Mega Mart
2100 Pleasant Hill Road – Duluth
770-476-5160
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Mall of Georgia – Wednesday, April 6 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Nordstrom Court
3333 Buford Drive – Buford
678-482-8788
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Town Center at Cobb – Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Center Court
400 Barrett Pkwy. – Kennesaw
770.424.9486
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In “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Masquerade,” debuting MONDAY, APRIL 11 (9:00 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel, Minnie plans a masquerade ball for all of her clubhouse pals.  Everyone dresses up in their favorite costumes, but when one of Goofy’s shoes goes missing, the friends must work together to find it in time for the party and Professor Von Drake’s big Clubhouse Costume Show.

The new Disney Junior programming block on Disney Channel reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. It invites mom and dad to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters, while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for kids age 2-7. Disney Junior’s animated and live action series blend Disney’s unparalleled storytelling and characters kids love deeply with learning, including early math, language skills, healthy eating and lifestyles, and social skills.  Disney Junior is available on basic cable in more than 99 million U.S. homes (via a daily block on Disney Channel) and to millions of other viewers on 25 Disney Junior channels (fka Playhouse Disney channels) and free-to-air broadcast partners around the world. It is also seen via subscription video-on-demand and a broadband website, DisneyJunior.com. In 2012 Disney Junior will add a basic cable and satellite channel in the U.S.

Radio Disney is the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio. The network’s current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Selena Gomez & The Scene, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Willow Smith, Jonas Brothers, Taio Cruz and Allstar Weekend. The network is available on over 35 terrestrial radio stations and is also available via RadioDisney.com, Sirius and XM satellite radio on channel 115, iTunes Radio Tuner, mobile phones and on the Radio Disney iPhone and Android Apps.

Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor

 

Atlanta Moms: Newly Designed Disney Store is Opening at Perimeter Mall March 30th

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Disney Store will celebrate the opening of the newly designed store Perimeter Mall in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. This will be the first of many newly designed Disney Stores to open in 2011.

Event and Store Highlights:

• Jodi Benson, the legendary voice of Ariel, from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, will join Atlanta families in celebrating the new store opening.

• The new Disney Store offers a one-of-a-kind, interactive and magical experience for Disney fans of all ages.

• Disney Store’s new design concept aims to deliver “the best 30 minutes of a child’s day” through immersive experiences including a Disney Princess with Magic Mirror, Translucent Trees, Disney●Pixar CARS-branded Ridemakerz experience and the Disney Store Theatre featuring the latest Disney entertainment.

Get in on the Fun!

• The first 250 guests who attend the public celebration will receive FREE Mickey Mouse ears.
• With each new store opening in 2011, Disney Store will donate 10 percent of the first day’s sales to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the United States.

About the Disney Store Opening Event:

The Disney Store opening event is Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Disney Store at Perimeter Mall (4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30346)
• Arrive by 9 a.m.for a private tour of new Disney Store
• 9:30 a.m. – Interview opportunities with Disney Store executives
• 10:00—Disney Store Opening Ceremony and Jodi Benson “Unlocks Magic”

Special Interactive Disney Store Features Include:

• Disney Store Theatre
• Disney Princess Castle with Magic Mirror
• CARS branded Ridemakerz experience

More about Disney Store:

ABOUT DISNEY STORE:
The new Disney Store offers a one-of-a-kind, interactive and magical experience for Disney fans of all ages. Disney Store’s new design concept aims to deliver “the best 30 minutes of a child’s day” through immersive experiences including a Disney Princess with Magic Mirror, Translucent Trees, Disney●Pixar CARS-branded Ridemakerz experience and the Disney Store Theatre featuring the latest Disney entertainment.

For more information, visit www.disneyconsumerproducts.com/press/us/disneystore.

Atlanta Moms: Georgia Aquarium AT&T Dolphin Tales Opens April 2nd!

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Georgia Aquarium AT&T Dolphin Tales opening April 2nd
Georgia Aquarium AT&T Dolphin Tales

A splendid theatrical presentation of dolphins and far-flung adventure awaits you

Helpful Hints

  • Advance reservations and tickets are required for AT&T Dolphin Tales.
    Click here to purchase tickets.
  • Take full advantage of your aquarium experience by checking out all of our dolphin and combo packages here. Please note that general admission tickets to the Aquarium do not include access to AT&T Dolphin Tales.
  • Be sure to plan your visit well ahead of your actual arrival, as show times and seating are limited.
  • Please be flexible on the day of your visit, as performances may be sold out or otherwise unavailable on any given day.

Opening April 2, AT&T Dolphin Tales, is a new multi-million dollar exhibit – and the biggest expansion to date for the world’s largest aquarium. Through its impressive viewing window, interactive displays and unsurpassed live theatrical show, AT&T Dolphin Tales is dedicated to creating memorable connections and a greater understanding of dolphins. The new gallery includes a soaring, naturally-lit entrance lobby featuring an underwater viewing window through which guests can first glimpse the dolphins. The lobby leads to the AT&T Dolphin Tales theater, a state-of-the-art enclosed facility designed and built as the perfect backdrop for a theatrical performance incorporating not only the talents of the Aquarium’s dolphins, but also live human actors, dramatic costuming and amazing effects. This spectacular story is narrated by the StarSpinner, a mysterious seafaring adventurer who leads the way through an interactive journey across the oceans, with guidance from a cast of dolphins and encouragement from the audience. It’s a timeless tale of good against evil, which also serves as a moving tribute to the beauty, agility and grace of dolphins.

AT&T Dolphin Tales, a first-of-its-kind production, was more than two years in the making. An original score was performed and recorded by a 61-piece orchestra at Sony Studios in Hollywood. Emmy-winning producers and directors, along with a team of talented individuals from TV, film and Broadway, developed the show. Some of the world’s most accomplished animal trainers were recruited. Together, they have created a unique experience which sets a new standard for live theatrical entertainment.

AT&T Dolphin Tales opens April 2, 2011, and tickets are now available. To ensure your entry to this spectacular production, plan your visit in advance. Special bookings are available for groups and events. To purchase tickets, click here.

We are going to attend a special press/blogger preview of the new AT&T Dolphin Tales show at Georgia Aquarium in a few days.. I’ll let you know what the kids and I think!

Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor