Old Fourth Ward Park New Altanta Treasure ( A MUST See)

Let me start by saying I have just found out about Fourth Ward Park today. But it is already on my must do list just by looking at the video and pictures. For those of you who know about how much I dont like driving in the city you know that says a lot. This place looks incredible. They have so many exciting features for the whole family.

An Atlanta BeltLine project, Historic Fourth Ward Park is a glistening oasis where  there was once only cracked asphalt, and trash covered fields.  Dedicated in spring of 2011, Historic Fourth Ward Park now offers 17 acres of greenspace, an incredible park packed full of fun and amenities for everyone to enjoy. The main section of the park includes open lawns, walking/jogging trails, a playground,  splashpad, an outdoor theater and a 2-acre lake, while a second phase features a huge skatepark, another terrific playground, and a large athletic field.

The Lake

The new 2-acre lake provides beautiful views and meeting place, but also serves as a storm water retention basin. 

Playground

The play ground has plenty for all ages so every one, starting from tottlers on you to the little at heart in you so everone will be able to have fun and enjoy. Theis so full of slides, swings, rock walls, and climbing centers that you littles biggest problem will be not having enough time to play with everything on just one trip!

Splashpad

The huge splashpad features multiple jets of streaming water at ground level as well as overhead,  space for kids to play without feeling like sardines, and plenty of benches for the parents!

Hours: 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., from May 1 through October 1.

Skatepark

With contibutions from the Tony Hawk  foundation towards the construction and he local skateboard community being highly involved in the design of  the skateboard it offers something for skaters of every skill level. 

Atlanta Scavenger Hunt Adventure, Also Available in Other Large Cities

Spend an amazing day with your family or just get a group of friends together and go on a citywide scavenger hunt. Any day is a great day.

Urban Adventure Quest - Atlanta:
This is a great way to spend time together and get to experience to history of down town Atlanta. You will travel through Atlanta and time visiting Olymipic history, viewing famous inventors and boardcast moments, as well as exploring an antebellum cemetery. Along the way the game will give you tips on places to eat, thing to stop and see, and provides historical information.

For more information on Atlanta and other cities go to Urban Adventures

Sign up at Urban Adventure Quest - Atlanta. Once you sign up you can download the the game to your internet capable device when you are ready to play. You are in control of your game. 

• Start point is Centennial Olympic Park
• Takes around 3 hours and you can stop and resign in later if you would like to take a break.
• Price $49.00 per team any number
• Addition cost maybe Marta fees
• Any age can come out and play
• Recieve points for challenges you complete.

$1.00 Flip Flops at Old Navy June 29 Plus 10% OFF Coupon (Nationwide)

Its the sale we have all been waiting for. Old Navy is doing their $1.00 Flip Flop Sale again. 

On Saturday June 29th Old Navy will have their flip flops on sale for a dollar a pair and if you plan on doing some extra shopping while you are there go to their Facebook site and print this extra 10% off coupon.

For those of you that havent been to this sale:

• 5 pair purchase limit per person, only 5, mens womens and/or childrens.
• If you plan on going you will need to get their early because the flip flops go fast. 
• Some stores maybe opening ealy for this event so make sure to call your local store to find out what time they are opening.
• Those of you with little children I would advise leaving them at home because this at times becomes the Black Friday of flip flops.

Home Depot Kids Workshop "Despicable Me 2" July 6 (Nationwide)

Come to Home Depot and build the surprise "Despicable Me 2" craft with your littles.

I cant wait to see the surprise craft that Home Depot Kids Workshop & "Despicable Me 2" have in store for Us! With "Despicable Me 2", starting July 3, 2013. Home Depot is starring "Deppicable Me 2" in thier July Kids Workshop. 

The Kids Workshop at Home Depot offes FREE hands-on workshops designed for kids, the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. My littles and any other littles I have taken to the Kids Workshops have really enjoyed them and always request to go when they are at my house.

You will recieve :

• An Home Depot work apron for your little 
• A commemorative pin 
• Certificate of achievement.
• Craft to build in store and take home for you littles
• Child size tools and materials are availible for use while you are in store.

Children ages 5 – 12 

FREE 

SaturdayJuly 6, 2013

 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Saturday "Wonderful Water" at the Chattahoochee Nature Center

Beat the heat on Saturday, June 22 and go to Wonderful Water at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on the Chattahoochee River. The whole day is focused on water activities. “Wonderful Water" is a fun family event. You can play with your little which in this busy world we dont get a lot of time to do. Come out and remember summer is for littles as well as liitles at heart. Hope to see every one out there.

Dive into wet and wild activities when the center shows guests how to have fun with water from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will include bubble show, water crafts, sprinkler and water Olympics. All activities are included with general admission.

•  $6 for children
•  $10 for adults,
•  $7 for seniors 65 and older,
•  $7 for students ages 13 to 18 
•  Free for kids 2 and younger and center members.

    Amazing Bubble Show: 11am & 12pm

The Amazing Bubble Show will create bubbles that are out of this world.  Bo the Bubblologist will create HUGE bubbles, super long bubbles, bubble chains, square bubbles, and bubbles in bubbles and even put a live person IN A BUBBLE!

·    The ArtBarn’s Good Clean Fun Crafts: 12-2pm  

Farmer Sue of the ArtBarn is making some good clean fun with mud, fish and a little soap. Try your hand at making a fish rubbings (also known as Gyotaku) and decorate mud cakes that are a pretty as a picture!

·    The Sprinkler: 12 – 3pm

The sprinkler is back! Our sprinkler shoots water 12 feet into the air and is sure to get you soaked. Don’t forget your towel!

·    Bubble Time: 1pm

Come and play! Make your own bubbles with Bo the Bubblologist. Using bubble wands made from normal and recycled materials, you can fill the sky with a million bubbles.

·    Water Olympics: 1-3pm

Can you float pennies? How high can you stand water above the rim of a glass? If you have what it takes to win the Water Olympics, come out and show us your stuff.

·    Miss Julia’s Story Time: 3 pm

Miss Julia is ready to make a splash with a Story Time that is all wet!  Join Miss Julia as she reads Water, Water Everywhere, Water Dance, and The Water Hole. This is fun and interactive reading romp for the whole family.

Chattahoochee Nature Center, a private non-profit nature center and project of the Master Gardeners of Cobb County, has activities planned each day. For more information, visit www.chattnaturecenter.org. For more information, call (770) 992-2055.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center is on the Chattahoochee River at 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, on the border of Cobb and Fulton counties at Timber Ridge and Willeo roads.

The Great American Backyard Campout on June 22

Calling all campers and the maybe I want to try campings, The Great American Backyard Campout is right around the corner. This yearly is a great chance to get out there and enjoy your own backyard, and let your littles get there feet wet on camping. You mighteven realize how fun and easy it is to go camping with your family. 

On June 22, 2013, join thousands of people across the nation gathering in their back yards to take part in a one-night FREE campout event. Take the chance to connect with nature and spend the night under the stars.

The positive effects of daily, unstructured time outdoors on kids’ health are wide-ranging. National Wildlife Federation encourages families and friends to Be Out There™in order to give back to American children what they don’t even know they’ve lost—their connection to the natural world.

When you register for this FREE event you will get  instant access to a Camping Guide, full of fun activities, great recipes, camping tips and more!

If June 22nd isn’t convenient for you, no problem! You can still be a part of this year’s Campout, support this movement and get all the camping tips and activities we have in store. Just register now and camp at a later date of your choosing.

Books for Young Readers

The Adventures of Maddie: Meet Maddie  

by Monyetta Shaw

Ages 3 to 7

 Inspired by her own daughter, Shaw has produced one of the best books supporting and celebrating young girls' self-esteem.

 “The Adventures of Maddie” (Meet Maddie)" Is the first book of the series, shows little girls that they can like a variety of things and be proud of their accomplishments. The book also integrates the morals of playing hard, being fair and sharing. If you have any Pre-K girls in your life, you need to get them this book.

 “The Adventures of Maddie” The six year old Maddie (in the book) shares and talks about her everyday adventures. Dancing, learning, playing, and even getting advice are all a part of Maddie’s experiences. The series of Maddie’s books has just begun and will follow the life of an adventurous, special, hardworking little girl tackling the values of life. There are plans for 8 books.

Shaw, Alpharetta resident and  CEO and founder of The Evan Grace Group, wrote the book out of the love for her children. Shaw gained who a new perspective on life since the birth of her children, and learned a new respect for stay-at-home moms. Feels it is important to  instill values, morals, and life lessons in her children and to leave the same messages in her books.

Can't-Wait Willow:     

by: Christy Ziglar

Ages: 4 to 8

Can't-Wait Willow!, Willow is very excited that the Circus has come to town! The problem comes when Willow is left to make her own choices.. On the way to the show, she is distracted and spends her money. When she does make it to the circus she is sad to find  has she run out of time, as well as money. Willow is given valuable advice and a second chance, and learns that sometimes you have to say no to some of the little things you would like to have to end up with some of the things you really want.

Can't-Wait Willow! is part of The Shine Bright Kids series which provides children and their families with a framework to explore the importance of making good choices. The series includes topics such as: using good judgment, taking responsibility, having a positive attitude, and demonstrating perseverance.

Christy Ziglar, Atlanta resident and niece to motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, has been inspired to continue her uncles legacy and help younger children learn leadership quailities  by getting them excited about the princeples of patiences and decision making that will help them through out life.