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Holidays in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:25:15 GMT

Visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for their Holidays in the Garden festivities. Kids can take a ride on The Botanical Express set to depart on a journey around the Great Lawn. It runs on weekends and select weekdays throughout Holidays in the Garden. $2 per ride (children under 3 ride free with a paid adult.) While [...]...(read more)

Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:14:33 GMT

When I was younger, I used to take ice skating lessons. I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to twirl and dance on the ice. Centennial Olympic Park offers everyone a chance to get in touch with their inner child. Skate along to holiday music with family and friends at Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink. What: Holiday Ice Skating Where: Centennial [...]...(read more)

Freebies Highlight Better Mornings Atlanta Segment

Field Trips with Sue — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:47:00 GMT

This mornings Field Trips with Sue segment featured lots of upcoming freebies including: Target Free Day at Imagine It! The Children's Museum of AtlantaFree Admission times at the Center for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

Holiday Afternoon Tea with Santa at the Ritz

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:14:37 GMT

Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton is a wonderful experience. I treated my mom to a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea there and we thoroughly enjoyed it. With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead is now offering a Holiday Afternoon Tea for children. Bring the kiddies and warm up with an afternoon of tea and [...]...(read more)

Fun Find !

Fashion Hatchery — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:20:00 GMT

Today, I happened upon the local TJMaxx in Buckhead Loop. I love looking at the hangbags, particularly the clutches. I found this Cole Haan Sophie Velvet clutch in blue and green. Holidays are just around the corner. Carrying it would be a perfect way to glam up skinny jeans, stilettos, and a tuxedo blazer or a dainty evening dress. It's under a hundred bucks too!

50 Days of Holiday Traditions

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:13:20 GMT

The Atlanta Convention Bureau website has another fabulous list of fun things to do in Atlanta. This list features Atlanta holiday traditions and good ole Holiday fun. Take a look at the Atlanta Convention Bureau’s holiday calendar for highlighted events such as: The Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Fox Theater, December 11 – 27 A Christmas Carol at the [...]...(read more)

Stone Mountain Christmas

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:24 GMT

Christmas comes to life during a Stone Mountain Christmas as Crossroads®, at the base of Stone Mountain, is decked out with more than two million lights. Gather the family, young and old, for a holiday tradition featuring the Polar Express™ 4D Experience, two new holiday shows, A Crossroads® Christmas Carol, The Gift Train Show, the [...]...(read more)

Pirate Weekend at Fernbank - See it FREE

Field Trips with Sue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:52:00 GMT

What: Pirate Weekend Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 - 2 pm Sunday, Nov. 8, 12 - 3 pm Cost: FREE for Bank of America Customers, $15 adults, $13... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

Santa Arrives at the Malls this Weekend

Field Trips with Sue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:18:00 GMT

What: Santa Claus' Arrival Where: Atlanta Area Malls When: Starting Saturday, Nov. 7 Cost: Visiting is FREE, pictures are additional Now that Halloween is over, it's time to start thinking about the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

Priscilla the Pink Pig

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:29:20 GMT

Since 1953, the Pink Pig has been delighting generations of Atlantans. Come ride Priscilla the Pink Pig on train tracks through a life-sized storybook featuring Priscilla and her friends. Tickets are available at the Pink Pig kiosk inside Lenox Square. Dates: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, to Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) Time: Hours [...]...(read more)

Terrific Thursdays at Boogaloos

Fashion Hatchery — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:33:00 GMT

Yes it was just Halloween and we did just turn the clocks back but it is true the holiday season is HERE and invitations are a mile a long.....

1. Thanksgiving dinner with the in-laws. Rumor has it your brother in-laws new girlfriend is drop dead gorgeous...Note to self, must look fab this year.

2. Work Holiday Party....Need to find that perfect dress. Impressing the boss is a must if you want to get that promotion especially in this economy.

3. BFF’s Holiday Party....Looking hot is an absolute necessity. Your old beau will be there with his new holiday fling.

4. Ugly Christmas Sweater Party....maybe you can rummage thru mom's closet and find something.

5. Beau’s Holiday Party….oh what to wear, he never gives you any idea.

6. New Years Party....You MUST end the year with a bang and looking like nothing less then a million bucks is out of the question.

With a social calendar like that you have to make it into

Boogaloos for Terrific Thursday.

Enjoy a little wine and hors d'oeuvres,

it will calm the nerves.

Let us help you pick out the perfect outfit for all of your party’s.

Well maybe not all of them....remember the Ugly Christmas Sweater party.

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Just added to the list:

7. Thursday night shopping at Boogaloos....oh what fun

Terrific Thrusday’s are every Thursday in November & December

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Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres and a fun filled nigt in downtown decatur.

Target Free Day at Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta

Field Trips with Sue — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:25:00 GMT

What: Target Free Day Where: Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta When: Second Tuesday of Every Month (Nov. 10) Cost: FREE from 1 - 7 pm. This Tuesday is the second Tuesday of the month,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

Review Baby Loves Disco for Field Trips With Sue

Field Trips with Sue — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:46:00 GMT

Field Trips with Sue is looking for a mom or dad to attend this weekend's Baby Loves Disco party and review it for the blog. You'll receive free admission for the Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

Buy One, Get Two Pumpkins

Field Trips with Sue — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:02:00 GMT

What: Buy One, Get Two Pumpkins or Gourds Where: Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Dr., Atlanta, 30305 When: Thursday and Friday, 9 am - 7 pm If you still need a pumpkin for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

Corn Dawgs Corn Maze Halloween Party and Coupon

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:30:57 GMT

Corn Dawgs Corn Maze and Family Fun Adventure will be having a Halloween Party this Saturday. Check out the flyer and discount coupon below. Corn Dawgs Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Walnut Grove, GA (770) 786-9000 Website: corndawgs.net Price: $12 Age Suitability: All Ages If you are having trouble reading the fine print on the coupon above, it says “Limit one coupon [...]...(read more)

Humanity Rocks: A Celebration with a Cause

PR@ACVB — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:59:00 GMT

Humanity Rocks: A Celebration with a Cause is the ultimate netwoking opportunity. Attendees will meet professionals while giving back to the local community. 100% of ticket proceeds are donated to Camp Sunshine.

Date
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Time
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Location
Tabernacle

Event information
http://ow.ly/tqYt

101 Dalmatians Hits the Spot

Field Trips with Sue — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:48:00 GMT

What: 101 Dalmatians Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center When: Through Sun. Nov. 1 (Special Dalmatian Celebration after the Sun. Show) Cost: Tickets start at $15, and there is a Buy One, Get... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Blackwell Playhouse

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:38:37 GMT

Enjoy the spooky classic presented with all the thrills, chills and laughs that keep young audiences on the edge of their seats. The tale revolves around the main characters – the bumbling, awkward schoolteacher, Ichabod; the coquettish Katrina; and Ichabod’s brutish rival, Brom Bones. Join the Blackwell Playhouse for Washington Irving’s classic short story brought to life. What: The Legend [...]...(read more)

Scream on the Green for Halloween

Field Trips with Sue — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:15:00 GMT

What: Peachtree TV's Scream on the Green Where: Centennial Olympic Park When: Sat. Oct. 31 5:00 pm, movie starts at 6:30 pm Cost: FREE I love the name of this event. If Halloween wasn't so much fun... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

Lots of Places to See Stars in Atlanta

Field Trips with Sue — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:52:00 GMT

Who knew there were so many places to see the stars in Atlanta. Here is a round-up for amateur astronomers or those of us who just like to look at the pretty night sky. Georgia Tech... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

Chick or Treat at Chick-fil-A and get a FREE Ice Dream

Field Trips with Sue — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:50:00 GMT

What: Chick or Treat Where: Chick-fil-A Howell Mill Rd. When: Friday, Oct. 30, 5 - 8 pm Cost: The event is FREE. The chicken sandwich is on you. Image via Wikipedia With Halloween on Saturday, all... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

Win Tickets to See Thomas the Tank Engine

Field Trips with Sue — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:59:00 GMT

What: A Day Out with Thomas 2009: The Hero of the Rails Tour When: Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1 (Win tickets for Nov. 1 @ 11 am) 10 - 1 on Friday 10 - 4 on Saturday 10 - 3 on Sundays Where: SAM Shortline... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

FREE Day at the Atlanta History Center

Field Trips with Sue — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT

What: Day of the Dead Where: Atlanta History Center When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 12 - 5 pm Cost: Free for members AND non-members Thanks to the Fulton County Arts Council, the Institutio de Mexico, and the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

An Atlanta Braves Halloween with a Chance to Win FREE 2010 Tickets

Field Trips with Sue — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT

What: Trick of Treat with the Braves Where: Turner Field When: Oct. 19 - 31 Cost: Free with a visit to the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame Walk-up tour tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...(read more)

PBS KIDS at the Mall at Stonecrest

Fun Things to Do in Atlanta — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:45:14 GMT

Miss Rosa, the host of PBS KIDS will appear at the Mall at Stonecrest on Saturday, October 31st beginning at 11 am during PBS KIDS Family Fun Day with special guest appearances by SID THE SCIENCE KID and SUPER WHY. Bring the kids, bring the camera and come see Miss Rosa in three magical shows [...]...(read more)