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How to Determine Vacation Destinations with a Toddler or Infant

Posted on September 12, 2018September 12, 2018

How to Determine Vacation Destinations with a Toddler or Infant

Get help with deciding on best vacation locations for your family if you have infants, toddlers or small children going on vacation. Continue reading How to Determine Vacation Destinations with a Toddler or Infant

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#Giveaway: Want to experience the wonders of the ocean right here in the heart of Atlanta? I have just the thing for you! How about a visit to @georgiaaquarium? I’m giving away 2 general admission tickets to visit @georgiaaquarium that can be redeemed anytime within the next 9 months! These can be used during the upcoming holiday break or make for great stocking stuffers. It’s super easy to enter to win the tickets. All you have to do is: 1. Like this photo 2. Follow us at @justthekings 3. Tag 2+ friends (in separate comments. The more you tag, the better your chance of winning!) And that’s all folks! #bonus entry: screenshot this and tag us in your stories or in a post on your page! You will automatically be entered 2x’s for this action. ————————————————— This giveaway is no way affiliated with Instagram. Open to anyone 18 years and older in Atlanta, Ga. Winner will be chosen and announced on 12/12 via random number generator. Giveaway runs from December 10 to December 11 at 11:59pm EST. Good luck! Tix can be used at anytime within the next 9 months. #Sponsored by Georgia Aquarium

Being in the Ocean Voyeager room at the @Georgia Aquarium is probably one of the most magical experiences that we had during our visit (besides me losing my mind of the beauty of the jellyfish of course). - This tank has some pretty large and powerful fish inside of it and you will find yourself sitting back and watching them swim around forever if you're not careful. - All of the fish are beautifully illuminated in this dark room. Avery was so captivated with the dozens of species of fish both large and small and I was too. - Being surrounded by such massive animals swimming around in their habit definitely reminds you of how vast the ocean is and how small we are in comparison. - By taking Avery to different exhibitions around the city, I hope to expose him to different ways of life and teach him through personal experiences as those tend to be more memorable. - What are some of your favorite educational experiences you’ve had or want to have with your little one?

Before I had Avery, I had nieces and little cousins to prepare me for Motherhood. - I come from a very tight and close knit large family. My Father, the youngest of 16, grew up on a 200+ acre farm that remains in my family. Most of his side of the family still reside in Paulding County. - My Mother had significantly less siblings but it feels like her family is just as big because many of them have 6 children. My Moms side of the family was born and raised in Powder Springs, GA which is out in Cobb County. I was born and raised there too. - Cobb and Paulding are neighbors so just about every time that I head to the grocery store or dine at a restaurant, my chances of seeing a relative are significant. And I LOVE this! - I used to say that I would leave the area, move to the city and never look back. Sure, I’ve traveled to many places but now that I have Avery I’m so thankful for having Parents, Aunts, Cousins, and Siblings right down the street. - Do you come from a close knit family? How close is your nearest relative? I can walk to my brothers house and that’s pretty cool to me.

If you ever get a chance to visit the @Georgia Aquarium, make sure that you visit the Ocean Voyager exhibit last because once you enter this scene, you'll never want to leave. - We spent most of our visit between this exhibit and the Jellyfish exhibit. What makes the Ocean Voyager so cool is that you enter a tunnel surrounded by fish all around you. It's like an endless archway tunnel of fish swimming around. - There's also a really cool bubble that you can sit in that makes you feel like you're in the tank with the fish. We let the kids sit there for as long as they wanted. (See previous photo) - And then you end at the largest tank of fish that you can imagine. This tank has sharks, manta rays and so many varieties of fish. It's so mesmerizing that you're sure to find dozens of people just laid out on the floor near and around the tank in what seems to be a trance. The Ocean Voyager is truly mesmerizing and I'm certain that you will be captivated by it too. Allow yourself ample time during your visit to sit and enjoy this view. - Whats your favorite exhibit at the @georgiaaquarium?

Exploration. - It's one of my personal goals to make sure that Avery learns as much about our world through personal experiences that cannot be taught by textbook. - Nothing is more eye opening than surrounding yourself with different ways of life than what you are accustomed to. - Exposure is one of the best ways to learn and I plan to provide him with as much exposure to different cultures and ways of life as possible. - Have you guys heard of World-Schooling? It's basically the idea of gaining or enhancing ones knowledge through exposure to the world by travel. - In my experience, there's no better way to learn about wildlife, geography, history, or art than by experiencing them first hand either on safari at the Serengeti, at the Louve in Paris or wherever life takes you. This way of life teaches kids how to operate outside of their comfort zone and builds confidence for days. - If you're not able to take tons of time off from work, start by exploring local destinations within your area and then expand out to weekend road trips. - Keep it local, keep it domestic, then scale to global. And if you still don't see yourself ever able to World-School, at least try to get your babes out of the house so that they can see as much of what they are learning in their textbooks in person. - What do you think about the idea of World-Schooling?

It's crazy to think that everything Avery is experiencing right now in his life are his “firsts.” - This was his first experience watching fishies swim by and also his first trip to the @georgiaaquarium. - This summer was his first time visiting the swimming pool. It was also his first time sticking his little toes in the sand and running with his little feet into the ocean. - I try to remember that his childhood is being crafted by all of these experiences the same as mine were when I was a child. - Every day my goal is to do something that makes us happy. And if I can find a way to take any of the bests from my childhood and re-create that experience for Avery, that’s even better. - This doesn't mean that we spend every day exploring zoos, parks, or aquariums but I always try to create pretty cool experiences for him. - What are some of your favorite childhood memories that you want to create for your little ones?

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