Friday, November 23, 2012
Tips for getting the presents they want without having to hoof it from Buckhead to the North Pole.
Santa’s awesome, but he doesn’t always deliver the hottest toys of the season on demand to Buckhead, no matter how nicely we ask. If the kids – or wannabe kids – in your life happen to have their hearts set on presents that are hard to come by, it can be torturous running from store to store only to find what they really want just isn’t available. Whether your little girl has her sights on the latest Lalaloopsy, your son wants a Hot Wheels R/C Terrain Twister or that “big baby” in your life is yearning for a copy of Halo 4, here are some ideas on how to track down what’s in demand without putting miles and miles on your vehicle in the process: Tips for Shopping in Town If you hate ordering online and love the gratification of being able to…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
School is out and families are hitting the road or the skies for the holidays. Check out these tips to make the trip a little easier.
As you and your family prepare to travel over the holidays, check out the tips below and offer some of your own to make the trip a little smoother. Load up the iPod: Download your kids’ favorite songs and have a sing-a-long as you drive along the road. Plan to make stops: Before you hit the road, map it out and see what interesting sights are along the way. Why not stop and take a picture in front of the World’s Largest Ball of Twine? Or check out the great view of the mountains? This will break up the trip and let the kids have a chance to get up and run around for a little bit. Play some games: I-Spy is a road trip classic, but check out this website for other ideas like Car Bingo, scavenger hunts or making pipe cleaner creatures. Stop …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Get out and see the "People's Tree" as it makes a stop here in Atlanta on its 23-day tour to the Capitol.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making a stop at Lenox Square this afternoon on a 23-day tour from Colorado, where it was harvested, to the nation's capitol. The tree will be on display at the mall from 4-8 p.m. in the front parking lot. All festivities, including a stop from the Great American Cookie food truck and Toys for Tots donations, with the Tree are open to the public and free for all to enjoy. Festivities will be hosted by radio personality Moby in the Morning. The tree tour helps spread awareness about sustainable forestry as well as invites people to assist with raising funds for the Forest Restoration Challenge. The tradition of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, also referred to as the "People's Tree," began in 1964 when …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Make sure you take advantage of all the sales and deals in Buckhead on Black Friday.
Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza have announced their Black Friday hours and special events. Lenox Square (3393 Peachtree Rd., N.E.) Thanksgiving Day: Mall Closed Friday, November 23: Midnight – 10 p.m. Saturday, November 24: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday, November 25: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Guests can register to win exciting prizes at Guest Services beginning at midnight. Prizes include a $500 Simon American Express Giftcard. Phipps Plaza (3500 Peachtree Rd., N.E.) Thanksgiving Day: Mall Closed Friday, November 23: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, November 24: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, November 25: 12 – 5:30 p.m. Enjoy food and beverage samples from Phipps Plaza restaurants including YEBO Restaurant & Bar, The Tavern at Phipps and the Pink Pastry Parlor …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
More than 30 local children, Lego Master Builders and members of Atlanta Dream participated in the record attempt Thursday morning.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
At 7 a.m. on Thursday, 33 children gathered at LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza to build Lego Christmas trains in an attempt to set the world record for largest toy-building workshop. All eight locations worldwide, including the Phipps Plaza attraction, simultaneously held Model Builder Workshops Thursday in honor of Guinness World Record Day. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Model Builders helped the 33 local children each build a festive 82-brick, red and green Christmas Train made from the famous bricks. Armintie Price and Lindsey Harding from the Atlanta Dream were the official timekeepers for the event, which took approximately an hour. LEGOLAND won't know if they have officially set the record until after submitting proper …
Despite the competitive business spirit being culminated by the huge retailers, it would appear Target employees are not as enthusiastic about the decision.
Target corporate offices confirmed Monday that the nationwide retailer will open its doors for Black Friday at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, according to a prepared statement from Target Corporation. The decision comes in the wake of last week's announcement by Walmart to open its doors nationwide at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Despite the competitive business spirit being culminated by the monolithic retailers, it would appear Target employees are not quite as enthusiastic about the decision. Almost 192,000 people—as of 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday—have signed a petition on Change.org started by California-based Target employee Casey St. Clair calling on Target to “save Thanksgiving” and stick to a Friday opening time. St. Clair writes, "Target can …
Our Patch Question of the Week wants to hear your heartwarming, or horrifying, Thanksgiving memories.
Other than July 4th, Thanksgiving is probably the most unique of American holidays. I'm not aware of any nation in the world that has set aside a day devoted to being grateful for the good things in life. The links between Thanksgiving and our American history came together for me about 10 years ago, when my wife and I were vacationing in Washington, D.C., over the Thanksgiving holiday. We spent the day after Thanksgiving in Ford's Theater, watching a live production of "A Christmas Carol." Yes, Ford's Theater is still a fully functioning stage, and you can easily imagine one of our greatest presidents enjoying the performance from his hallowed box. Patch wants to hear about your Thanksgiving memories? Do you love or loathe this uniquely …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
These DIY Thanksgiving crafts will lend festive fun to your holiday decor.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Before the turkey is in the oven, the dining room table is set and your family is on their way, making Thanksgiving and fall crafts is a fun way to pass the time. Thanksgiving crafts will keep little hands busy and provide family-friendly fall decor to your home. Try any of these crafts to add fun to your Thanksgiving table. OREO TURKEY WHAT YOU NEED: 2 Oreo cookies 1 miniature Reeses Peanut Butter Cup 6 candy corns 1 Whopper Yellow, red and black small tubes of frosting 1 container chocolate frosting (optional) WHAT YOU DO: 1. Take a small amount of frosting (I used chocolate frosting) and place it on one of the Oreos, where the tail feathers will go. 2. Put five candy corn tail feathers on top of the frosting - the frosting will help …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Santa is available 7 days a week: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and Sunday noon– 6 p.m. until Christmas Eve.
Rodney K
8:07 am on Friday, November 16, 2012
As proven time after time, if our corporations can be greedy, they WILL be greedy. I think I am going to as little shopping as possible throughout the Christmas season at any store that is going to be open on this NATIONAL HOLIDAY!!! more ›