No one will deny that growing up in Atlanta has its perks—and quirks. From a heat wave that won’t stop to being the birthplace of some of the world’s biggest brands, there are some things that Atlanta kids especially can giggle at. Keep reading for our favorite jokes that Atlien kids will really love.

Photo: White77 via Pixabay

Q: What did the icy road say to the car?
A: “Want to go for a spin?”

Q: What’s a snowman’s favorite drink?
A: Iced tea.

Q: What do toads drink on a hot summer days?
A: Ice cold Croak-o-cola, of course!

Q: Why was the squirrel late for work?
A: Traffic was NUTS.

Q: How many Houston Astros does it take to change a tire?
A: One, unless it’s a blowout, in which case they all show up

Q: Did you hear the joke about the peach?
A: It was pit-iful.

Q: Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a can of Coke?
A: He was lucky it was a soft drink.

Q: What did the bee do when it was hot?
A: Took off his yellow jacket.

Photo: iStock

Q: Which dog breed chases anything that’s red?
A: A bull dog!

Q: What kind of music does a kangaroo listen to?
A: Hip-hop!

Q: What did the pig say on the really hot day?
A: I’m bacon.

Q: What do you say when your aquarium breaks and everything is gone?
A: I have no porpoise anymore.

Q: What do you call a Georgia Bulldog football player with a championship ring?
A: A thief!

Q: What do you say when your homework flies away?
A: It’s gone with the wind.

Q: The girl at the Delta Airlines check-in desk said “Window or Aisle?”
A: I replied “Window or you’ll what?”

Featured image by iStock.

—Shelley Massey

 

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The House and Garden at Filoli are impressive and stately throughout the year but transform into a whimsical, wintry wonderland during the holidays, making it worth a special visit. In addition to themed nights and Santa visits, your dilemma lies in this: will your family visit during the day for bright pictures or at night for the dazzling lights? We went to both to get the scoop and hopefully help you decide so read on and book your time slot today!

Daytime Visit

For both visits, we bypassed the House and headed straight towards the Gardens (continue past the House and make a left).This lets kids run and roam and get the wiggles out before touring the House where it's decidedly harder to run and roam. If your family is feeling frisky, consider taking the one mile estate trail for a short hike. Filoli’s family guide is also a great interactive option for kids to play Bingo around the estate.

Next, wander the gardens by the pool and restrain little ones that might try to sneak in for a dip which is most definitely frowned upon. Find the massive Christmas tree in the circular hedges for a photo op then check out the trio of trees inside the Garden House. If you visit the charming Clock Tower gift shop, beware that it harbors a plethora of fragile ornaments so you’ll want to keep curious little hands close by.

With its decadent holiday decorations, The House offers a glimpse into what life was like for the Bourn Family: lavish. Keep kids engaged by searching for statues of Toto, the family’s bulldog and also by counting how many Christmas trees they see (hint: 20). The main draw of the House is the Ballroom with its colossal fireplace—kids will ooh and ahh over the expansive room with its vaulted ceilings and larger-than-life Christmas tree. 

Nighttime Visit

 

The sun slipping behind the Santa Cruz mountains is cue for Filoli’s holiday magic to unfurl. Sparkling lights strung from trees and amongst flowers enchant the garden as far as the eye can see. Gleaming orbs of lights rest on manicured lawns while a weeping willow of lights will enthrall kids of all ages.  A bed of blue lights shimmers to mimic water gushing down a river as the reflection pool glistens with the surrounding lights and provides quiet solace for a moment to take a deep breath… and take it all in. 

Good to know

  • We loved sipping hot cocoa and cider at the Woodland Lawn Court in front of the fire pits (evenings only)
  • Outside food for picnicking is allowed in designated areas only
  • During a daytime visit, consider taking your picnic down the road to the scenic Pulgas Water temple 

Bottom line: if you can only visit once, a nighttime visit is undoubtedly our choice 

—photos and story by Christine Lai

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It’s National Dog Day, a day to celebrate our furry family members! Or maybe it’s a day that inspires you to bring home a new four-legged addition. If so, you might be interested in the most popular dog names of 2021 (or some names that are truly unique).

Trupanion, a medical insurance company for pets, used their extensive puppy insurance database to generate this list. And the top dog names are…

  1. Bella
  2. Charlie
  3. Max
  4. Lucy
  5. Molly
  6. Bailey
  7. Daisy
  8. Lola
  9. Buddy
  10. Maggie

If you’re looking to choose something a little more individual for your new pet, Trupanion also lists the most unique names in their database for inspiration. Ready?

  1. Sir Willemstad of Curacao (Great Dane)
  2. Pumpkin Pillsbury (Havanese)
  3. Glee (French Bulldog)
  4. Numchucks (Pomeranian)
  5. Mia Sparrow (Labrador Retriever)
  6. Cookie Diablo (Yorkshire Terrier)
  7. Yogi Berra (Mixed Breed)
  8. Vroom Vroom (Pug)
  9. Raisin Cain (Miniature Pinscher)
  10. Beatrix Hollywoof (Yorkshire Terrier)

Of course, your kids might have the ultimate say in the name game. And that works too! If you’re still in the brainstorming stages, use this helpful quiz to find out which kind of dog is the best for your family. Need a little bit more convincing? Kids can learn key life lessons from Bella (or Numchucks) that can truly help define their childhood.

––Sarah Shebek

Feature image courtesy of RD Smith, Unsplash

 

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Mattel recently announced the American Girl 2020 Girl of the Year—and this year, the doll is the first doll with hearing loss to receive the title!

So who is the 2020 Girl of the Year? The American Girl doll is Joss Kendrick and according to Mattel she is, “A  fierce athlete born with hearing loss and a passion for surfing and competitive cheer.”

Not only does Joss surf and cheer but she’s also an inspiration, encouraging girls to try new things, act as a team player and break stereotypes. To create this very special doll, American Girl teamed up with 17-year-old surf prodigy (and soon-to-be Olympic athlete) Caroline Marks, Women’s Deaf Shortboard champion Crystal DaSaliva, owners of Fury Athletics, Sara Jo Moen and Julie Peterson, Professor of English at Gallaudet University and a specialist in portrayals of deaf characters in adolescent literature Dr. Sharon Pajka, Ph.D., educational audiologist Jennifer Richardson, Au.D. and professional big wave surfer and co-founder of the Committee for Equity in Women’s Surfing, Bianca Valenti.

Jamie Cygielman, General Manager of American Girl, said in a press release, “American Girl has a rich legacy of creating timeless characters who encourage girls to reach for new heights and discover who they’re meant to be.” Cygielman continued, “We’re proud to welcome Joss Kendrick, whose stories are sure to instill confidence and character in girls who are learning to think about the possibilities in their own lives. Working with Olympic hopeful surfer Caroline Marks adds real-world inspiration about what can happen when you go ‘all in’ on your dreams.”

American Girl is partnering with the Hearing Loss Association of America in honor of Joss. The collab will include a $25,000 donation from American Girl to HLAA and support for the organization’s 2020 Walk4Hearing.

Joss is available in all American Girl retail locations and online at americangirl.com starting Dec. 31, 2019, for $98 (the price includes one Joss book too). You can also purchase the Joss-themed books from American Girl for $7.99 each. The doll comes with a swimsuit, hoodie, shorts and a removable hearing aid. Additional Joss products, such as a cheer backpack, competition shoes, slides and her English Bulldog, Murf the Surf Dog are also available. Look for a brand-new Volkswagen Surf Bus to go along with Joss next spring!

—Erica Loop

Photos: Courtesy of Mattel

 

 

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These kiddos are majorly twinning with their furry friends. From babies snuggling in the same shape as their not-so-playful pups to kid-cat couples, these Instagrammable pics are awesomely aww-dorable. And yes, even celeb tots are getting in on the pet-tastic action too! Scroll down to see the cute stuff.

Mirror Images

It looks like this family’s pup is playing follow the leader with his human friend. Between the laidback position and arms in the air, these two are almost mirror images.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BysvvYVAyTO/

 

Same Stare

It’s all in the eyes! This pair are saying plenty, without speaking a word.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Byo91Hwo6Pu/

 

Cat & the Kid

This baby and their kitty friend are enjoying some floor time together. Scroll through the pics to see more kiddo-cat twinning!

 

Sleep Snuggles

This baby-bulldog pair couldn’t be cuter! We’re not sure which one looks sleepier.

 

Cohen’s Cuties

Bravo celeb Andy Cohen’s sweet son Benjamin and dog Wacha are ready for a stroll in this IG awesomeness.

 

Team Spirit

The Toronto-loving tot and his dog pal are both showing off their super-spirit with matching gear.

 

Watch & Wait

Even though this pup is nearly twice as tall as his toddler companion (that is, when standing up), both are twinning in the same stance.

 

Naptime Friends

When you’re tired, naptime just doesn’t wait. This tot and his two furry friends prove this point.

 

Hair Pair

This pair of gingers is super-sweet!

 

Pool Party

Who had the idea to sneak a drink from the pool—the tot or his pup pal?

 

Chair Pair

Even though kitty doesn’t have a highchair, both parts of this dynamic duo are enjoying some serious kitchen time.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bymy-IpnCjv/

 

Face to Face

It’s a stare-down! We’re not sure whether the kiddo or the kitty will turn away first.

 

Cat Cuddles

These cuddlers are completely cute—curled up in “C” shapes and sharing a major snuggle.

Chrissy’s Baby & His Bulldog

Teigen’s son Miles hangs with the family’s fur baby—crawling through a set of see-through scarves together!

 

Sweet, Sweet Sleep

Shh! Don’t wake the kid, or the kitty. It’s snooze time for this perfect pair.

 

Girls with Glasses

Even though this playful pup may not need them—glasses on a dog? The only thing cuter than a dog with specs is the little girl in the pic!

 

Room with a View

We have no clue what these two are looking at. But clearly it’s fascinating to a toddler and a cat.

 

Simpson’s Sweeties

Pop star Jessica Simpson posted this pic for daughter Maxwell’s birthday. But it’s baby, Birdie Mae, who’s twinning with the family’s pup.

 

Twins All Day

Click through this sweet post to see a day filled with kid-cat twin fun.

 

Best Buds

Dogs truly are man’s best friend. Or in this case, boy’s BFF.

 

Twinning for a Good Cause

New mama Amy Schumer posted this family photo on IG in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange weekend. Both baby Gene and Schumer’s pup (along with mom and dad) are sporting the Awareness orange hue.

 

Butterfly Besties

The wings, the smile and everything about this costume-clad duo is pure twin magic.

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByrdKMPBj4i/

 

Summer Sweetness

Relaxing on a summer day never looked so sweet.

 

Copy Cat

When one car takes off (those fickle felines) this tot takes over.

 

Bunny BFF’s

Cats and dogs don’t have the cuteness market cornered. This bunny, and its pint-sized human, are pretty paw-dorable too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVT69wlpV0/

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: top_paw_frenchies via Instagram 

 

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It’s only been six months since Chrissy Teigen’s new Target kitchen collection debuted with some craveable new items to fill our shopping carts and now there’s even more to add to your must-have list.

The Cravings By Chrissy Teigen Collection has just just expanded with a refresh of items perfect for serving up your favorite dishes from her cookbook while you enjoy a summer dinner al fresco. The new additions include rustic wooden serving wear and plenty of gold accents all at the same budget-friendly prices.

The New Additions

You’ll find new melamine bowls, plates and serving platters in an ocean blue hue perfect for pool parties and dining outside on warm summer nights.

Dish up that Farmer’s Market salad in a handcrafted Mango wood bowl.

Save your coffee table from those sippy cup rings in plenty of style with these gold coasters.

And no kitchen counter would be complete without this adorable French Bulldog cookie jar.

The Originals

The original lineup includes some of Teigen’s faves, featuring cutlery, glassware, serve-wear and more—much more. Oh, and a pretty rad cast iron Dutch oven!

In total, the Cravings by Chrissy Teigen collection includes more than 60 different items.

If you’re wondering what the “must-haves” are from the Cravings collection, Teigen told Target, “The ‘Go To’ knife really is my everything! It was the first thing we created.”

Teigen continued, “I also love the organic plates and bowls. I wanted to make sure everything in the line felt unique and special, and each piece has little marks of character—like raw edges and flecks of glaze that differ from piece to piece.”

You can shop the full collection at Target online and in stores. Prices range from $4 to $140, meaning there’s something for everyone—or everything for everyone, depending on how you look at it!

—Erica Loop & Shahrzad Warkentin

Photos: Courtesy of Target

 

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Your toddler can’t stop making his cereal spoon race up and down the table, and your Danika Patrick-in-training loves to put the pedal to the medal in the family Power Wheels. Yup, you’ve got auto-obsessed kiddos at home. Feed their need for speed with 10 of the coolest car and truck toys for kids. From classic push cars to robotic racers, we’ve got the scoop, so flip through the album below to find your little speed racer’s newest set of wheels.

Green Dirt Dumper

Scoop it! Mix it! Dump it! This easy-to-handle and light (about ½ lb), dump truck comes with a classic flatbed that lets little hands move anything from sand to dirt or toys. Each truck comes with it’s very own bulldog construction worker, and since each one is made from recycled milk jugs, it’s a toy you can feel good about adding to the fleet.

Available at Greentoys.com, $16.99.

Which toy would your auto-obsessed kid like the best? Share with us in a Comment below!

— Gabby Cullen

Photo: chrissyteigen via Instagram

Little Luna Simone Stephens has one funny mom, and she doesn’t even know it yet. After giving birth last week, Chrissy Teigen has been cracking jokes on Twitter about being a new mom. Honestly, we can’t get enough.

https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/721775684650012672

https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/722832907471958017

#Diapers #Glamorous 

https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/722834000201428993

Because she has a three-legged bulldog, Penny.

https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/722919863220436993

Treat Yo’ Self

https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/722919929519800321

Perineal Irrigation Bottle. Eh.

https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/722989645760319488

Ha, we all do it.

Keep it going, Chrissy!

Is Chrissy Teigen your new mom crush? Tell us in the comments below!

Mechanical bull? Human hamster balls? Zorbs? Who knew there were so many alternatives to the ubiquitous birthday bounce house? Check out the following backyard birthday entertainment options that will have them jumping for joy.

Photo: Action Packed Parties

Mechanical Bull
Perfect for your little cowpokes, this mechanical bull operates as slowly (or quickly, for some after-party grown up fun) as you want to go. Nestled in the middle of an inflatable ring, there’s nothing scary about this ride, and it comes with its own operator (just to make sure you don’t mess up and hit the “turbo” button on accident). Planning a party on a Georgia gameday? You can replace the bull with a bulldog for an additional $100!

Where to Get It: Action Packed Parties, $650 for 2 hours, 770.466.3437

Wall of Velcro
Instead of climbing the walls of your house, suit your party guests up in specially designed velcro suits and let them storm an inflatable castle with a velcro wall. We speak from experience that it takes a little effort to catapult yourself with enough force to stick, so this may be better for kids ages 5 and older (lest you spend the entire party lifting, sticking, then unsticking the littles from the wall-o-fun!).

Where to Get It: Jumptastic, Inc., $265 for up to an 8 hour rental, 404-537-1805, info@jumptastic.com

Safari Gator Challenge
Part bounce house, part obstacle course, this 54 foot long inflatable alligator is certain to keep the kiddos busy. With an entrance through an opening near the tail (we didn’t design it), partiers travel through obstacles, up ladders, and down slides to make their way to freedom through the gator’s mouth.

Where to Get It: Astro Jump Atlanta, $399 for up to 6 hours, 770-529-0053

Human Hamster Ball
If you’re looking for a show stopper, you really can’t beat a backyard full of human hamster balls. Accompanied by an operator, these giant globe inflatables allow your kiddos to race, bump, and roll all over your yard (or, if you prefer, stay contained to an inflatable pool in your backyard). Attendants inflate, load, and help initiate play for the kids, and you enjoy your refreshment, knowing that the vendor is fully insured. 165/ 1st hour, 65 after that, additional ball is 65/ hour after that, flat smooth ground

Where to Get It: Le Ball, Prices vary by delivery distance but are generally $165 for the 1st hour and $65/ hour each additional hour, 678-371-9090, banda.amusement@gmail.com

Parachute Games
Love the idea of an at-home party with something special to do but not ready to break into the kids’ college savings to do it? Consider renting a couple of full-sized parachutes (a la gym class, 1989) and channeling your old P.E. teacher. Can’t remember back that far? No fear. Check out this link to get a refresher. Was there really anything better in elementary school than parachute day, really?

Where to Get It: Action Packed Parties, $15 each, 770.466.3437

Did we miss something? Tell us how your littles like to party in the comments section below!

—Shelley Massey

Photos courtesy of Le Balls and Astro Events via Facebook and Dplanet::dolanh, Kevin Baird and  lleugh via flickr Creative Commons

Mom and lunch-bag doodler Christy Kilgore adds an extra dose of color to her kiddos’ lunches everyday with her fantastic drawings. From classic characters like Monster’s Inc., nostalgic ones like Calvin and Hobbes, and artsy reminders about days like Election Day, these brown-bag art pieces have us amazed. Scroll down to see her creations and don’t forget to follow Christy on Instagram @ckilgore to see more!

1. Russian Doll and Futuristic City

2. Happy Summer Phrases

3. Bender from Futurama and a Delightful Elephant

4. Beetlejuice! 

5. Bonjour, French Bulldog and Calvin & Hobbes

6. National Donut Day! 

 

7. Killer Burger

8. Gru and Girls on the Run

9. Sweet Tea and Groot

10. 70s birds

11. Sally and Jack Skellington

12. Much Love for Monsters’ Inc. 

13. “Don’t Blink!” – Weeping Angels of Doctor Who

14. I am a Lunchbag and Drawing a Dog

15. Owls and a little “How to Train Your Dragon” dragon

16. Pretty Awesome Harry Potter

17. Equally Awesome Hedwig

18. Collection of Cool Art for Adults

19. Mario and Peach

20. The Family Dog: Frisbee

21. Vampire Boy and Zombie Girl

22. Monsters, Ahh! 

23. Grumpy Cat and Spring Thing

  

24. Porcupine Riding a Dolphin

25. Slimer and Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

26. Wonder Woman and Awesome Time Reminder

27. Pumpkin Owl and Selfie 

28. Sugar Skull and Pumpkin-Spider

29. Despicable Me Unicorn and Shark with a Lazer

30. 10th Doctor and Cutie Strawberry

31. Regular Show

32. Walking Dead‘s Daryl Dixon and a cute Halloween collage

photo: Christy Kilgore via imgur

Have you seen this daddy and his baby act as food connoisseurs of NYC? Check it out here!

— Christal Y