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Atlanta Moms: Wax Hand Art for parties and Fundraisers

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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 young men are still in high school!  Talk about motivated kids.

It’s the ultimate Party Favor!  Looking for a way to “WOW” the guests at your next event? Wax Hand Art is a fun and creative hands-on activity for children and adults.  Our unique wax hand impressions are fun and unforgettable – EVERYONE at the event will want one.

The fun starts when you dip your hand into our warm, soothing wax to form a colorful, treasured souvenir mold of your hand!  Customers get an exact wax replica of their hand and a great interactive experience.  The special keepsake can be shared with friends and family.  We use only the safest, non-toxic wax, providing a comfortable, soothing experience.  We are dedicated to reliability and safety.

The HandStand, licensed and fully insured, guarantees the highest quality wax as well as professional and courteous employees.

Capable of producing at least 50 hands per hour, we service the entire Metro Atlanta area and parts of North Georgia.  Call us at 770-822-0065 or email handstand9395@yahoo.com to schedule your event.

The Wright Brothers

Brothers – Britton and Bryce Wright are no strangers to managing events.  They worked with their mother to organize school carnivals and other events since they were in elementary school.

The HandStand was started to create a flexible source of income for the entreprenuerial teens since they are involved in so many other activities for school or sports.

From Britton and Bryce

We recognized that we could have a fun way to earn money, support charities and help our friends earn extra money too.  We want The HandStand to provide an entertaining experience for everyone and are dedicated to providing a valuable service and product.

A portion of The HandStand’s proceeds will always be donated to help others.  Their favorite charities are:  their church – Mt. Zion U.M.C., the Red Cross and the Boys and Girls Club.

What Atlanta Moms and The Mommy Insider readers can do:

  • Book a party or fundraiser with The HandStand – be sure to tell them that you learned about them on AtlantaMoms.com so they know their marketing efforts are working!
  • Call 770-822-0065 or email handstand9395@yahoo.com to schedule your event.

Way to go guys and AtlantaMoms.com wishes you the BEST of luck.  I feel confident that these guys will go far with their idea.  I must also give kuddos to the boys’ mom who has seemingly given her boys great confidence and taught them to have determination, something some parents may not do so well.

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Local Science Center & Museum mixed up in racial discrimination news story

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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 was Fernbank Science Center.  Fernbank Museum has been receiving calls and e-mails regarding the confusion and are actively trying to clear things up as Fernbank Museum is not the facility involved.

This is an unfortunate situation and will hopefully get resolved soon.  According to local Atlanta news station WSB-TV, Fernbank Science Center is being accused of racial discrimination against children.

I have not had time to research the situation in detail so please refer to linked materials for more information.

You can read WSB TV’s news story about the issue here.

Cupcake Bakeries in Atlanta.. yum!

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Atlanta Cupcake Bakery

Did you know that there are lots of Cupcake Bakeries in and around Atlanta?  I didn’t until I started adding them to a new guide on AtlantaMoms.com titled none other than.. Cupcake Bakeries.

I get emails from moms all of the time asking where the best place to have a child’s birthday party is, who the best magician in Atlanta is, and where they should by a birthday cake.  While I can’t vouch for every birthday party place or magician in Atlanta I have no problem buying cupcakes from Cupcake Bakeries in Atlanta to try them out.. over time of course.

Check out the new AtlantaMoms.com Cupcake Bakeries guide featuring the likes of Lenox Cupcakes and The Atlanta Cupcake Factory.

Follow @atlmoms on Twitter to be the first to know what we add to AtlantaMoms.com.

Update: Even more Cupcake Bakeries added to our list!

Six Flags White Water Hosts Annual Duck Derby Today Guests adopt rubber ducks benefitting Special Olympics Georgia athletes

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With a $5 donation at atlantaduckderby.com, one racing duck will be adopted in someone’s name and entered into the race. Chances to win are increased with a $25 donation, in which the donor receives five duck adoptions and an adorable souvenir duck. You do not have to be present to win.

The adoptee of the first duck to cross the finish line will receive a three-night stay at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and two airline tickets. Second place will receive one free year of Comcast’s HD Preferred Plus XF Triple Play package donated by Allconnect and Comcast. Third place receives a $250 Kauffman Tire gift card, fourth place receives a Nikon Cool Pix Digital Camera from Showtime Photo and Video and fifth place receives a Verizon Wireless env3 phone by LG.

If the winning duck has a pre-selected number, the adoptee could win a Lake Arrowhead home valued at $225,000, two Honda Accords from Milton Martin Honda or a home theater system valued at $50,000, courtesy of EMC Security.

The park opens at 10:00 a.m. and the Atlanta Duck Derby begins at 2:00 p.m. Visit atlantaduckderby.com today to adopt your duck online now.

For more information on Six Flags White Water, please visit sixflags.com/whitewateratlanta

How to choose the best summer camp for your child

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Live in Atlanta?  Find an Atlanta summer camp for your child on our local site, AtlantaMoms.com.

There are lots of  options when it comes to choosing a summer camp making the selection process potentially tedious. The most important thing to consider when choosing a summer camp is your child’s personality and interests. She is the one who’s going to the camp so it is only logical that she choose what camp she attends, however don’t forget about the safety of your child.. always visit the camps your child is interested in before signing up.

Parents should keep in mind the security and safety of their child. It is important to know where the camp will be held, the hours of the camp, if the counselors/teachers are CPR and first aid certified (not always necessary.. important for sports camps though) and what activities the kids will be participating in.   And always consider if the camp will fit your child’s personality. Once you are 100% sure that the summer camp your child has chosen to attend fits her personality and is safe, then she is good to go!

What types of summer camps are available?

Academic camps are the most popular type of summer camp. From math camps to science camps, academic summer camps are sure to boost your child’s confidence, social skills, all the while prepping her for her next year at school.  Technology and computer camps are the very popular among kids these days as well.

If your child is selecting a summer camp based on her interests, it is important to consider what kind of activities she would like to engage to ensure that her time at camp is enjoyable, educational, and socially beneficial. It is important that your child will learn new things and meet new people with similar interests.

If your child loves sports, a lot of camps offer lessons in different kinds of sports like football, basketball, swimming, and tennis, among others. Moreover, there are also summer camp classes for beginner martial arts, and also for those who have previously learned the art.

If your child enjoys music, you’ll want to look in to music and band camps which teach children to play various instruments and some work with campers to develop their singing talent. Acting and dancing summer camps are also popular among kids.

Arts and crafts, and theatre summer camps are great confidence boosting summer camps as kids feel are able to show their talent in drawing, painting, sculpting, and making crafts. At art and theatre camps kids are given the opportunity to improve on what they believe they are good at which boosts kids’ confidence.

Choosing a summer camp should be taken seriously and parents and their child should meet the camp counselors and/or teachers before camp begins to make sure that everyone is comfortable and confident in their summer camp choice.

Find summer camps on AtlantaMoms.com.