Children’s Museum of Atlanta Festive November Programming

 

‘Tis the season to be thankful!

Children’s Museum of Atlanta welcomes the community for bountiful seasonal themed events all month long!  Visitors are encouraged to learn about Diwali, India’s festival of the lights, celebrating its special meanings through books, crafts, and science.

Thanksgiving festivities will weave in the importance of thankfulness, encouraging children of all ages to come together and explore this spirited season through the power of play.  Safety remains a top priority as Children’s Museum of Atlanta continues to practice enhanced health and safety procedures to help visitors feel more at ease.

Diwali

Saturday, Nov. 7
Little ones are invited to visit Children’s Museum of Atlanta for a special Diwali-themed event.  To celebrate India’s festival of Lights, kids will craft paper lanterns and explore rangoli designs in the Creativity Café, experiment with color at the Science Bar, and enjoy a reading of the book, “Amma, Tell Me About Diwali!” by Bhakti Mathur on stage.

CMA On Stage: 
Storytime: “Amma, Tell Me About Diwali!” by Bhakti Mathur
Session A: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Science Bar:
Order up an exciting experiment from a menu of options!  Kids are encouraged to learn more about the science behind the festive colors of Diwali.
Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m.

Creativity Cafe: 
Families can explore the colors and artistry of traditional Indian Diwali culture by crafting paper lanterns and making rangoli designs.
Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C (Friday, Saturday and Sunday Only):  4 p.m.

Thanksgiving
Saturday, Nov. 21 – Wednesday, Nov. 25
To celebrate the love of friends and family and highlight themes of thankfulness, visitors are invited to enjoy a reading of “Duck for Turkey Day” by Jacqueline Jules and create gratitude trees on stage.  Kids are encouraged to participate in a coffee filter turkey craft, cotton ball fall tree painting, and paper leaf banners in the Creativity Café.  At the Science Bar, little ones will explore the history of popular Thanksgiving foods by making corn dance and building with cranberries.

CMA On Stage:
Storytime: “Duck for Turkey Day” by Jacqueline Jules followed by the creation of a gratitude tree on stage. 
Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m.

Science Bar:
Order up an exciting experiment from a menu of options! Kids can explore popular Thanksgiving foods with dancing corn, cranberry building, and a closer look into the science behind pinecones!
Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m.

Creativity Cafe: 
Little ones are invited to create festive coffee filter turkeys, cotton ball fall tree paintings, and paper leaf banners. 
Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m.

For more information on all of these events, please visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org/program-schedule/

New Holiday Promo at Universal Orlando Resort!

Stay and Play During the Holidays Did you know you can save up to $200 on a vacation package when you stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort or Loews Sapphire Falls Resort? Great savings when you book now for a holiday stay at Orlando's Universal destination. Vacation Package Includes: • Hotel Accommodations • 3rd Park Free with a 5-Day Base Promotional Ticket (Blockout Dates Apply 12/26/19 - 12/31/19) • Early Park Admission (valid theme park admission required, select attractions) • Access to select live entertainment venues at Universal CityWalk Who else is excited about a new holiday promotion for Orlando?  I admit it, I'm a Disney-holic, but hey - I am liking this new Universal promo!  Holidays can be hectic, so why not take the pressure off yourself and relax in the Sunshine State? And if you've never checked out Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, do yourself a favor and visit their facebook page.  Such a fun resort!  I always love visiting it when I'm in the area.  It has an in-resort Starbucks and a bowling alley!  I mean, what else do you really need in life? Want a free quote?  E-mail me today at debbie@dreamsbydesigntravel.com.

                                                           

Royal Caribbean Cyber Monday Sale!

Royal Caribbean has a GREAT Cyber Monday sale!  Click on the Dreams by Design logo to the right to get a **FREE** quote.

The Royal Caribbean^® Cyber Monday Super Sale is here! And for a limited time, you can save big on action-packed shores across the globe.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

• BIGGER THAN EVER SAVINGS: The Cyber Monday Super Sale stacks value on top of our current offer, for a total of up to $300 Onboard credit.
  
  
• LESS DOWN, HAPPY ALL AROUND: You can enjoy a 50% reduced deposit during the Cyber Monday Super Sale!!

FAMILY FRIENDLY VALUE: The Cyber Monday Super Sale stacks with our current offer of 25% off 3rd and 4th guests – perfect for guests traveling with family and friends!!!

CRUISE LENGTH 5 Nights or Fewer 5 Nights or Fewer 5 Nights or Fewer 6 Nights or Longer 6 Nights or Longer 6 Nights or Longer STATEROOM CATEGORY Interior/Oceanview Staterooms Balcony Staterooms Suite Staterooms Interior/Oceanview Staterooms Balcony Staterooms Suite Staterooms TOTAL ONBOARD CREDIT* $50 USD Per Stateroom $75 USD Per Stateroom $100 USD Per Stateroom $75 USD Per Stateroom $150 USD Per Stateroom $300 USD Per Stateroom

*Total Onboard Credit reflects November Offer OBC combined with Cyber Monday OBC

Amazon Fire Tablet - $33!

One of the biggest and most popular Black Friday deals from last year has returned this year.  Right now, both Amazon and Target have the Amazon Fire table for only $33!  This is a great deal and a great price on a tablet.

If you don't have tablet or know someone that could benefit from having one, this is a great time to take advantage of this super Black Friday deal!

Happy shopping!


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The Disney Store - Magical Friday Sale Live!

The Disney Store's Magical Friday sale is now live to the general public.

Take an extra 20% off sitewide and clearance items are now an additional 50% off!  Use the code THANKS when checking out.

*Don't forget to shop through a cash back site and check for other possible discounts (i.e., D23 members, Disney Visa cardholders, etc.)!

Sugarloaf Mills - Three New Retailers for the Holidays!

Kitchen & Home, Swiss Leather and GO! Calendars join over 180 retail options at area’s largest shopping, entertainment, and dining destination Sugarloaf Mills, a Simon shopping, entertainment and dining destination, announced today the seasonal additions of Kitchen & Home, Swiss Leather, and GO! Calendar to its retail roster, just in time for the holiday shopping season. From December 12-24, shoppers will also have access to two gift wrapping stations benefiting the GSMST Orchestra, a Gwinnett County Charter School serving area students in need. Kitchen & Home is now open in Neighborhood 1 near Innovations Salon.  Shoppers looking to find the perfect gift for the homegrown chef or décor guru in their life will find items ranging from cookware, to kitchen utensils, and beyond. Located in Neighborhood 6 near Burlington Coat Factory, Swiss Leather offers shoppers high-quality leather goods including purses, wallets, coats,         and luggage. Shoppers can start planning for 2017 by visiting GO! Calendars located in Neighborhood 6 near Burlington Coat Factory.  The seasonal specialty retailer offers the best selection of themed wall, desk, and personal calendars and planners. For added convenience, Sugarloaf Mills will offer two gift wrapping stations from December 12-24.  The stations will be located near Forever 21 in Neighborhood 5 and next to Old Navy Outlet in Neighborhood 2.  All proceeds will benefit GSMT Orchestra, a Gwinnett County Charter School serving area students in need. For a full retailer roster and more, visit simon.com/sugarloafmills.

Andretti Indoor Karting - Black Friday Deals!

Vroom into the holidays! Andretti Indoor Karting & Games gears up for the giving season with Black Friday specials on Friday, November 25!  Racers, gamers, and holiday shoppers are invited to kick off the year’s most anticipated shopping day with $10 racing and $2 two-hour time play arcade cards from 9 – 11 a.m. For savings worth the adrenaline rush, guests are invited to stay from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. to take advantage of $5 simulator, ropes course, laser tag, and rock wall* experiences and to indulge in gourmet snacks and treats with a special $5 appetizer menu to the Andretti Grill. Monday Night Mayhem gamers can look forward to half off racing and attractions, as well as free games on Monday, November 23, and racers who bring in a race bib from the MUST Ministries Thanksgiving Day Gobble Jog will also receive half off any full-price race on Friday, November 25 – Sunday, November 27.* As an added holiday bonus, guests visiting Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Marietta can put the pedal to the medal for a cause as Andretti teams up with MUST Ministries to host Thanksgiving-Back from Monday, November 21 – Sunday, November 27.  All week long, $2 of every purchase of two special attraction packages will be donated to MUST Ministries to help spread holiday cheer to families in need in the Cobb and Cherokee areas. WHAT: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Thanksgiving-Back and Black Friday specials WHERE: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Marietta; 1255 Roswell Road; Marietta, GA 30062  Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Roswell11000 Alpharetta HighwayRoswell, GA 30075 WHEN: Friday, November 25 $10 racing and $2 two-hour time play arcade cards from 9 – 11 a.m.$5 simulator, ropes course, laser tag and rock wall from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. HOW: Guests may visit either Andretti Indoor Karting & Games location (Marietta or Roswell) to take advantage of Black Friday specials. *Attractions and discounts offered vary by location.

Cross Country Cafe - Coffee Club and Black Friday Sale!

Cross Country Cafe's new and improved Black Friday sale is now live!

You can enjoy an initial 20% discount on their Keurig K-cup coffee of the month memberships AND a 5% saving each month after that.

In an effort to suit all tastes, there are three membership plans available:  regular roast, flavored, and teas.

With each, you will receive two different boxes of K-Cups every month!  What an amazing gift!

To check out this Coffee of the Month club, follow the link below:

• 20% off your first month when you join our Keurig K-cup coffee of the month club, 5% off every month after that, makes a great gift!

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Kohl's - Four Small Appliances for **FREE!**

What a great deal!  But hop on it quick, as one of these has already sold out online!

Kohl's has four small appliances (Crock-Pot, rotating waffle maker, toaster oven, and griddle) on sale for $19.99 each.  Each one has a $12 prepaid Visa rebate with it!

Combine this rebate with the 15% code NOVSAVE15 and the $15 Kohl's cash for every $50 you spend, and these will be **FREE!**

I've been wanting a new griddle and a rotating waffle maker for a while now.  This is great.  Now, I've gotten them both for **FREE!**  Score!

Jump on these quick if you want them because they are selling out fast!

Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta Food Drive

Guests will receive a special offer for donations benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta invites families to take part in its Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting Atlanta Community Food Bank now through December 12! Leading up to Thanksgiving, guests are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items at the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta admissions counter.  Guests who graciously donate three or more food items will receive a Kids Go FREE voucher! WHAT: Thanksgiving Food Drive WHEN: Now through December 12, 2016 WHERE: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, Phipps Plaza, Third Floor, 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 HOW: Bring three or more non-perishable food items to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta’s admissions counter and receive a Kids Go Free voucher.  The voucher is valid for one child’s ticket with the purchase of an adult walk-up ticket in-store or online (valued at $19.95), and it can only be redeemed until December 30, 2017.  The voucher may not be combined with any other discounts, coupons, or offers and is not redeemable for cash or credit. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/LDCatlanta or www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta.