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Atlanta Moms: Fernbank Nature Quest Opens March 19th – Mark your Calendar!

March 9, 2011Atlanta Moms Editionatlanta, events, Fernbank NatureQuestAlicia

I’m so excited to be attending the Fernbank NatureQuest preview. My kids have loved every special exhibit at Fernbank, especially Animalopolis and the Gecko exhibit. That was fun! They are going to have a blast with the new NatureQuest exhibit which features 36 different types of hands-on participation and more than 100 ways to interact throughout. Whew.. I’m going to be busy keeping up with the kids at Fernbank tonight!

Get ready to explore the nooks and crannies of a multi-level clubhouse. Shimmy up spiraling netting to discover the insides of a mighty red oak tree. Walk through a virtual waterfall and investigate the rock work and live animals behind it.

Fernbank NatureQuest will be filled with nature-inspired trees, plants and more. Children love to climb big, sturdy trees, so they’ll be excited to see there are opportunities to explore a cypress tree and a red oak from the ground up!

Mark your calendar!

Fernbank NatureQuest Weekend
Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 from noon to 4 p.m.

Don’t miss this weekend of fun and excitement as we celebrate the long awaited arrival of Fernbank NatureQuest! Join us for two days of family fun including appearances by the Georgia Bubbleman, Curious George and a dragon mascot; games for the whole family; a giant inflatable alligator slide; and rockin’ tunes from the B98.5 FM Street Team (Saturday only) and DJ Willy Wow (Sunday only).
Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.

Fernbank Admissions Information

Museum Admission (includes all permanent exhibitions, including the new children’s exhibition Fernbank NatureQuest, and special exhibitions, including Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids, now on view through August 14.)

Adults: $17.50
Students with ID and Seniors (ages 62+): $16.50
Children ages 3 to 12: $15.50
Children ages 2 and younger: Free
Fernbank Museum Members: Free

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Atlanta Frozen Yogurt Shop Pinkberry Celebrates Buckhead Grand Opening!

March 8, 2011Atlanta Moms Edition, New postsatlanta, frozen yogurt, pinkberryAlicia

Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt Atlanta

Atlanta is booming with Cupcake Bakeries, Ice Cream Shops, and now Frozen Yogurt shops like Pinkberry which just opened in Buckhead last week. We have lots of choices so my theory? Try them all!

The kids and I, along with Desiree from StressFreeBaby.com and her daughter, visited Pinkberry’s third Atlanta area location (in Buckhead) to celebrate their grand opening. Pinkberry frozen yogurt flavors include Pomegranate, Blood Orange, Chocolate, Original, Mango, and Coconut. Some flavors are seasonal and may change. After customers dip their frozen yogurt they top it off with any variety of some 10 daily cut fresh fruits, 20 premium and fresh dry toppings and 3 liquid toppings. Yummy!

The fruit toppings looked amazingly fresh (and were) and my son loved the chocolate toppings. I think he put 3 different chocolate toppings on top of his chocolate FroYo! My daughter would have been happy to just eat a bowl of Pinkberry’s fresh fruit toppings. 🙂

Fans of Pinkberry include Selena Gomez, Justin Beiber, and Taylor Swift.. so what are you waiting for? Get out and stop by your nearest Pinkberry today!

Where is it?

Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt
3637 Peachtree Rd B1
Atlanta, GA 30319
Map it!

Connect with Pinkberry

Pinkberry website

Pinkberry Twitter

Pinkberry Facebook

Atlanta Moms: Pinkberry Grand Opening Event Tonight, March 3rd!

March 3, 2011Atlanta Moms Editionatlanta, event, pinkberryAlicia

Come have some fun with us at the Pinkberry Grand Opening Night Event tonight! Bring the family and walk the ‘Pink Carpet’, enjoy some delicious frozen yogurt and listen to the live DJ spin some tunes!

Pinkberry Atlanta Grand Opening Event

Atlanta Moms: Check Out Animalopolis IMAX at Fernbank Before it’s Gone March 17th

February 28, 2011Atlanta Moms Editionatlanta, events, fernbank, IMAXAlicia

The kids and I saw Animalopolis a couple of months ago and enjoyed the singing lions, waltzing bears, and sea lions that turned somersaults. Both of the kids cracked up at times and then I would see their jaws on the floor as they watched in amazement. Animalopolis is an IMAX film great for the entire family but I recommend that you don’t take a child four and younger if he/she is sensitive to loud noises and big screens!

Showing through March 17, 2011*

You’ll give it two paws up!

Take a playful voyage into the magical world of animals in this giant screen adventure featuring rhyming narration and a classical music soundtrack. Whether going nose to nose with hippos as they graze upon nature’s massive salad bar, or eye to eye with dancing bears, Animalopolis blends fun vignettes with interesting animal facts.

Animalopolis takes a lighthearted and imaginary look at a variety of animals including cheetahs that race like a Ferrari, bears that run their own fishing school, an operatic lion, scary crabs that hold a town hostage and even attempt to cuddle with children, and much more.

Running at 32 minutes long, this film is a great opportunity to introduce younger children to the natural world and to the IMAX® experience.

Purchase tickets online or by calling 404.929.6400.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History website

Official Animalopolis Site

Atlanta Moms: Alpharetta High School presents the rollicking musical, “Oklahoma!”

February 27, 2011Atlanta Moms Edition, New postsAlpharetta High School, atlanta, eventAlicia

Alpharetta High School presents the rollicking musical, “Oklahoma!” by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II, which celebrates America’s pioneering spirit with boot stomping energy!
The high-spirited rivalry between local cowboys and farmers sets a colorful background for Laurey, a winsome farm girl, and two men competing for her love: Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Jud Fry, hired farmhand. Memorable songs, a “dream ballet,” and comedic subplots secure a great entertainment event for the entire family!