Melanie Preis
Melanie Preis is a writer, editor, wife, and mom of three (including her beloved bernedoodle). Before joining Mommy Poppins, she worked at StyleBlueprint, Turner Broadcasting, and HowStuffWorks. She loves reading, anything Bravo, art fairs, and, of course, her bernedoodle.
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SEA LIFE Aquarium Florida officially opened at Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven, Florida this summer and offers families the chance to learn and explore about amazing underwater creatures. Featuring a unique theme-park-under-the-sea design, this SEA LIFE Aquarium location includes coral castles, carousel hideaways, and hotel-like spaces to keep living creatures safe and comfortable in their underwater habitats. Keep reading to take a sneak peek into this newly opened Orlando attraction!
Whether you live in Georgia or are just visiting, things work a little differently here in the Peach State. Georgia families go about our days in a unique way, that only we truly grasp. We've decided to divulge a few secrets about living in Atlanta and beyond and share some insight about always having "Georgia on My Mind." Keep reading for just a few things that only Georgia families know!
Dinosaurs maintain a powerful hold on kids from across the (prehistoric) ages! From Jurassic Park movies popping up across the decades, Yoshi helping Mario through his quests, or even a big purple guy showing us how to be a better person, kids LOVE dinosaurs. We've created an Orlando guide for dinosaur-loving kids (and parents) who love these Mesozoic monsters—check out our fave places to take Orlando kids who love dinosaurs!
Shopping for baby clothes in Atlanta will definitely put a smile on your face as you look at tiny socks, miniature dresses, and smocked Jon Jons. And the plush animals aplenty will trigger your cute-aggression! Whether you're a parent shopping for baby clothes or just need a cute baby gift, these Atlanta baby stores provide the sweetest selection of baby clothing, toys, and gear.
Take a look at some of our favorite baby stores in Atlanta below. And get more ideas of what to do with babies with our Things to Do with Atlanta Babies Before They Turn One and Mommy and Me Classes in Atlanta.
In our family, true creativity comes with corresponding inspiration (otherwise known as the inevitable mess). So why not embrace messy art? There are lots of great Atlanta art spots that not only manage colorful messes, they encourage them! This article is for all the little artists and creative kids in Atlanta who love showing off their creations...on canvas, paper, or even their own clothes. Take a look at our favorite Atlanta attractions that celebrate messy inspiration.
Roller skating in Atlanta just got a whole lot cooler this summer with the addition of the newly opened SK8 the Roof! SK8 the Roof, a 3,000-square-foot, covered outdoor roller skating rink perched 10 stories above Atlanta’s iconic Ponce City Market, debuted last week and will stay open daily throughout the summer. And when Atlanta families take the elevator ride up to SK8, they also get access to the other amazing rooftop attractions at Skyline Park. Roller skate into fun at this new summer space by reading below!
School is out and we've got the ultimate Atlanta summer bucket list for teens and tweens! Summer vacation can be tough for older kids -- with more mature interests and potentially no access to a car (or a driver's license), teens may get overlooked. But don't worry, we at Mommy Poppins have your teenagers in mind with this awesome Atlanta summer bucket list to keep them entertained, engaged, and off their devices (at least for a few hours).
We may not be able to keep up with all the current teen lingo, but we'll make sure parents "ate" with teen summer planning that "slaps," making you the "GOAT." OK, just keep reading for our summer teen bucket list...I promise it's better than my usage of teen slang.
Outdoor water parks in Atlanta are a must-do to escape the brutal summer heat. Whether thrill-seekers prefer the more intense water park slides or younger/more cautious kiddos choose a calming lazy river ride, there is the perfect aquatic attraction for everyone. Atlanta has big water parks as well as county and city-run aquatic centers so we've included them all.
Before heading out to these Atlanta outdoor water parks, remember to load up on sunscreen and UV swimwear. Diaper-aged children must wear appropriate swim diapers in addition to swimwear. (If you forget to pack swim diapers, many water parks sell these at gift shops.)
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