Georgia Aquarium - Free Admission to Kids in Costume

It's a rainy Halloween day, unfortunately, and that puts a damper on the last minute pumpkin patch and other fun fall events. So check out the Georgia Aquarium: kids 12 and under in costume get in free today with a paying adult (2 kids per adult). Children can get candy in each of the aquarium sections. This is a huge savings over the regular admission prices.

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I do have a couple of caveats, as we went yesterday. First, it is likely to be crazy busy today (though for future reference it wasn't busy at all yesterday afternoon). Second, a number of the best exhibits are closed or under construction, such as the climbing play area, the otters, the penguins, the sea lions, and the beluga whales.

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We had a great time, anyway, and if you go, I hope you do, too!

Make Halloween Monstrously Fun!

Monster Bites

Here's a fun Halloween treat to make with the kids. Follow the instructions for Bakerella's spider bites, but leave off the shoestring licorice legs. Use candy you have around the house to make your monsters - be creative with those Smarties and Mentos!

If you use a brownie mix and Candiquik Chocolate Melt (in the baking aisle), these are fast and fun to make with children.

Happy Halloween!