Monthly Archives: April 2011

Atlanta Moms: ‘Save the Earth, Feed the People’ shredding and recycling event in Kennesaw May 15th

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Aqua Tots ‘Save the Earth, Feed the People’ event in Kennesaw
Aqua Tots ‘Save the Earth, Feed the People’ event in Kennesaw

A community-wide Shredding & Recycling Event hosted by the businesses at The Windsor in Kennesaw, kicks off the 1st Annual ‘Save the Earth, Feed the People’ shredding and recycling event benefitting The Shiloh Daily Bread Food Pantry. All are invited to this free event, Sunday, May 15 at The Windsor, 2655 Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  (Map) Free hot dogs and soft drinks will be served, while supplies last.

Come one, come all and shred those old papers and documents (anything paper). There will also be a metal and electronics recycling center for anyone with old steel, tin, copper, lead, brass, aluminum (anything metal, large or small). If you have old electronics such as phones, computers, monitors (anything with a plug), bring them in as well!

‘Save the Earth, Feed the People’ shredding and recycling event is hosted by the Windsor tenants; Aqua Tots Swim Schools, Little Bears Indoor Playground, Active Financial Group, Prestigious Cleaning and Crank Coffee House. Donations will be accepted for the Shiloh Daily Bread Food Pantry, a community food bank located at 3860 Cherokee Street in Kennesaw and helpsapproximately 200 families on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. If you would like to make a donation the businesses at The Windsor invite you to emailthe Shiloh Daily Bread Food Pantry at foodpantry@myshilohumc.org.

For questions or more information about the ‘Save the Earth, Feed the People shredding and recycling event, please contact Aqua Tots Swim Schools at 678-331-8687, email ashleyr@aqua-tots.com.

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Visit the Texas on Tour Exhibit While You’re at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival this Weekend, April 15, 16, and 17th

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Texas on Tour at Dogwood Festival in Atlanta April 15-17th
Texas on Tour at Dogwood Festival in Atlanta April 15-17th

TEXAS ON TOUR Mobile Marketing Exhibit Visits The Atlanta Dogwood Festival In Atlanta During Cross-Country Expedition High-Tech, Interactive Exhibit Features Virtual Reality, Green Screen Technology and Interactive Games

WHEN: April 15 – 17, 2011

WHERE: Atlanta Dogwood Festival

Texas on Tour at Dogwood Festival in Atlanta April 15-17, 2011Texas on Tour is open to the public during regular hours of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival.  For the fourth consecutive year, Texas Tourism is taking the state on the road with Texas on Tour. The 5,400-square-foot interactive experience will travel throughout the United States from April through August 2011, with nine stops coast to coast.

Texas on Tour is a high-tech, interactive, mobile marketing exhibit featuring virtual reality, a 30-foot dome enclosed theater, green screen video and photography, interactive games, live music and more. Texas on Tour transports each visitor to unique outdoor Texas experiences that are highly entertaining, educational and personalized – such as a virtual reality kayaking trip through Texas waterways – uniquely showcasing the Lone Star State. Visitors to the exhibit can “picture themselves in Texas” and stroll along a Texas beach through the use of green screen technology. Daily performances from Texas musicians and entertainers will also be featured.

We are thrilled to have Texas on Tour traveling to nine destinations across the U.S. in 2011 to encourage travel to Texas and give potential visitors the ability to experience firsthand the many sights and sounds of the Lone Star State,” said Julie Chase, Director of Tourism, Texas Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism. “Texas on Tour complements our advertising campaign efforts, and is designed to generate an emotional response from participants as they experience the variety of attractions that Texas has to offer.

For more information about Texas on Tour and all there is to see and experience in Texas, please visit http://www.traveltex.com and follow Texas on Tour on Twitter @texastourism and on Facebook.

I am going to visit the Texas on Tour exhibit while at the Dogwood Festival this weekend, are you?

Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor

Help Support Domestic Violence Intervention Program this Mother’s Day by Bidding on Halle Berry Items

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Beginning April 14th, Academy Award-winning actress and beauty icon Halle Berry will auction off a collection of personalized items in honor of Mother’s Day on CharityBuzz.com.  Net proceeds from the auction, which includes a unique hand-crafted gold gemstone ring, will support the Jenesse Center, a domestic violence intervention program that Berry has supported for many years.

Halle Berry Jenesse Domestic Violence Intervention

“The Jenesse Center is an organization that is very close to my heart,” said Halle Berry. “Their work makes a tremendous difference in the lives of women and children and I am proud to support such a worthy cause through this Mother’s Day auction.”

Designed by Vram, the one-of-a-kind ring was inspired by Halle Berry’s natural glamour and was created exclusively for Halle Berry to wear in the advertising campaign for her newest fragrance, Reveal by Halle Berry. Now someone can have the opportunity to own a replica of the ring and support this great cause by bidding on charitybuzz.com. Made from gold-leafed silver with a Surlyn stone inspired by the cap of the Reveal bottle, this elegant ring is valued at $300.

Fans will also have the chance to bid on an autographed photo of the Reveal by Halle Berry advertisement as well as an autographed bottle of the alluring new fragrance. A Halle Mother’s Day Gift Set including Reveal by Halle Berry, Reveal Luminous Body Lotion and Reveal Sensuous Shower Gel will also be available for bidding. The auction will run from April 14th through May 3rd.

  • Please take a moment to learn more about Jenesse Center here and bid on one of Halle Berry’s auction items on CharityBuzz.com April 14th through May 3rd.
  • Like Jenesse Center on Facebook
  • Learn more about Halle Berry’s “What a Little Love Can Do” project at Jenesse Center.

 

Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor

 

Atlanta Moms: Your Family’s Safety — One Less Thing To Worry About

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Saturn Security - Atlanta
As a mom, you have enough to worry about. With soccer practices, science fair projects and getting dinner on the table, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is your home’s security.

But after helping the kids do their homework, you might want to do some of your own. After all, a security system can help protect the life you’ve worked so hard to build — and all for less than you might expect.

Here are just a few things you should know, courtesy of the Saturn Security team:

Wired systems provide a greater challenge for thieves.
Many home security companies will try to sell you on a wireless security system. That’s because it’s easier for their salesmen to install. A wired system, however, is harder for intruders to thwart. So make sure you’re getting a wired system installed by trained experts, not salespeople.

Multiple monitoring centers deliver increased reliability.
It’s best to select a company with more than one monitoring center. That way, in the event of an outage at one location, your home’s system can be monitored by another center with no interruption in service.

A security system can save you up to 20% on your homeowner’s insurance.
Regardless of the company you choose, having a security system installed in your home can lead to a reduction in your monthly insurance premiums.

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$14.95/mo. for 12 months

Saturn Security is a locally-owned and operated company that offers the same protection and equipment as the big guys — with better customer service. That’s because we’re always there when you need us, either on the phone or in your home. Whether you’re thinking about a new security system, or considering a switch in providers, give us a call at 678-432-5280 or visit SaturnSecuritySystems.com.
This guest blog post was provided by AtlantaMoms.com advertiser Saturn Security Systems.
By Josh Nickell
Owner, Saturn Security Systems

 

NEW Caillou Doll and Caillou Bath Time Vehicle

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Caillou has been a permanent fixture in our home for as long as I can remember.. well since having kids at least. First, my son who is now 11 years old, loved Caillou.  We read Caillou books and watched Caillou on PBS, almost daily.  Now, my 4 year old daughter is following in his footsteps with her very own collection of Caillou items which I must admit, trump my son’s collection from years ago.

Calliou Doll
My sleepy 4 year old snuggling her Caillou Doll

My daughter’s Caillou collection includes books, videos, and now a new Caillou Doll and Caillou Bath Time Vehicle.  She’s a huge fan of bath time (aka ‘play in the water time’) and has way too many bath toys.  But she picks favorites.. and right now the Caillou Bath Time Vehicle is her fave.

Madelyn’s Caillou Doll is my daughter’s new partner in crime.  He plays ‘spy’ with her and her brother, empties the cookie bin, and eats dinner with her most nights.  Of course Caillou is the one that makes the messes at the dinner table, not my 4 year old. 😉  The Caillou Doll retails for a steep $29.99 but believe me.. Caillou’s not going anywhere and you’re child will love snuggling with and playing with his/her Caillou Doll for years.

Caillou Bath Time Vehicle
Caillou Bath Time Vehicle

My daughter loves her new Caillou Bath Time Vehicle although she’s on the older end of the recommended age.  The wind-up boat has an underwater motor that really works and makes the boat move across the bath tub and comes with 2 figures: Caillou and Gilbert or Caillou and Rexy.  The Caillou Bath Time Vehicle retails for $16.99 at Toys R Us.

The Caillou television show airs on PBS Kids and Sprout and is brought to you by Cookie Jar Entertainment.

Disclosure: The products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge by the pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. Please refer to my Disclosure Policy for more information.

Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor