Atlanta Attractions: World of Coca-Cola

Last week the kids and I took a fun field trip downtown with some friends and checked out the World of Coca-Cola.  We went last summer also and had so much fun so we decided to go back again this summer, too.  

This is such a fun and interactive museum and it's really fun for all ages.  Upon entering this year we were greeted with an ice cold Coke!  That was something new this year and I loved that it set the tone of the rest of the day.

Side note...obviously I didn't get the "wear your Lilly romper memo" or I would have worn mine, too. :-)  Seriously though, don't the girls look so cute in theirs?!?!  These rompers are cute, comfortable, and keep them feeling cool on such a hot day.  

Next you are ushered into a room with a lot of Coca-Cola artifacts and hear a little history from a very entertaining gentleman.  

After hearing what he has to say you watch a short feel good movie about how Coke is involved in all sorts of happy memories and moments in life all around the world and then you are on your own to explore the other exhibits and areas of the museum.  

In the Lobby we were able to meet and get our picture taken with the famous Coca-Cola polar bear!  

Up first for our crew was The Vault.  This is where they tell you the secret recipe for Coca-Cola is stored. You go through a security clearance and then there are all sorts of interactive displays. Some have you try to create the perfect blend of ingredients to make Coke, and others are more informative.  

At the very end of this section you see the special vault door where the recipe is kept.  If you cross the line the alarm sounds and the kids though this was very real. 

The next area we toured was Milestones of Refreshment.  Here there are tons of history and artifacts.

From old Coca-Cola machines to even an old delivery truck, there is so much fun history to see.

It also shows the signature Coca-Cola logo and there are touch screens where you can try your hand and writing the same logo.  

There is also a lot of sports memorabilia in this area.  From Olympic pins, to the torches used in the Olympics from various years and even super bowl rings.  

Because Coca-Cola is such a huge sponsor of the Olympics they even had a torch that will be used in the Summer Olympics this year in Rio and you could touch it and have your picture made holding it!

Bottle Works takes you through the steps and process of bottling Coca-Cola and the boys loved this part.  Lots of machines! 

Pop Culture is set up like an art museum and showcases all sorts of artwork featuring Coke. 

There is also a place where you can design your own Coke bottle and have it displayed up above on a big screen.  The kids loved this and let their creativity flow. 

Perfect Pauses showed all sorts of Coca-Cola advertising from throughout the years and across the world. 

Then we were ready for the 4-D Theater.  I remember this being really fun from last year.  

We got 3-D glasses and were ready for the show.  The seats shake and move around, wind and a tiny bit of water is blown on you and you really feel like you are in the movie.  It's a fun experience, but could be a little scary for really young kids.  

And last, but not least we went to the Taste It room where we got to taste over 100 different types of Coca-Cola products from all over the world.  

The room is divided into different areas from around the world with self-serve dispensers so you can taste all that you want!  

One of the popular drinks, Beverly, is not popular for it's great taste, but rather for how bad most people think it is!  I was so happy to have my phone out to snap this pic of Little Mama when she tasted it!  

You exit the World of Coca-Cola though the tasting room and on your way out you get to take a glass bottle home with you. My kids loved this!  

I would definitely recommend the World of Coca-Cola to others.  It was such a fun day for us and as I mentioned before, very interactive and lots of fun for everyone!  

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Friday Favorites

Happy Friday, Friends!  Today we're linking up with some of our favorite bloggers for Friday Favorites!  I have a lot of random favorites to share with you this week and lots of fun things for the kiddos.

So, my little guy turned five last weekend and now he is wanting to learn to tie shoes so he can get some with laces for school.  I pulled out our trusty Melissa & Doug Learn to Lace and Tie shoe from the playroom closet so I could start working with him.  He might need velcro forever because after just a few minutes he was ready to move on and do something else, but I love this tool and I know when he is ready to work on it some more this will soon become one of his favorites, too!  

Are anyone else's kids obsessed with Rubik's Cubes?  My girls kept talking about then during the school year because a lot of friends in their classes and on the bus had them. Little Mama got one with some birthday money and we went back the next day because as you can see the other two wanted one also.  Here's the thing, my brain just does not work this way.  I have watched YouTube videos and tutorials for how to solve these impossible puzzles and they make it look so easy, but I've accepted that you either get it or you don't.  I thought the 2x2 cube might be easier to solve, but it seems just as hard to me.  While this is not one of my favorites, it has been fun to play with this summer and my kids would definitely say it is their favorite (even if they can't solve it either!).

It's been so brutally hot here and when my kids want to cool off they have loved this giant Discovery Kids beach ball sprinkler.  You just hook it up to a garden hose and it squirts water.  It's so fun for them and they have made up all kids of games using it.  It's a favorite of mine because it buys be a few minutes to get something done knowing they are all happy and entertained.

We have one more week of summer left.  It just seems wrong to start back to school so early, but I can't change it so instead I'm embracing it. One thing I do every year before school starts is order my new Erin Condren planner.  

Now, I'm not paid by them and I don't receive free products. I just love their stuff that much and was SO very excited when I went out late one night to let my dog out and saw this on my doorstep!  Even the box is pretty!  

I tried having my calendar digital, but I kept missing things and learned that I'm a person that loves to see everything written down.  So call me old school, but I love a paper planner.  This is my 4th Erin Condren planner and to me they are SO worth the cost.  I love personalizing the cover with pictures of my loved ones.  

I also love the vertical layout. It helps me to see how my days will go and keeps me organized. Basically this planner is my life.  I always pay the extra $5 to get an 18 month calendar instead of a 12 month calendar so that I can use it for one whole school year. I love being organized and this planner is definitely my favorite! 

A few months ago I lost one of my gold hoop earrings and I've been eyeing these Stella & Dot Isadora hoops as a replacement ever since.  I kept putting off ordering them, but finally bit the bullet and I could not be more happy with them!  

I love that they are not just plain hoops and the added details give them a little something extra! They are definitely my favorite earrings now and I've worn them pretty much everyday this week! 

Speaking of favorite things to wear, this monogrammed tank from Preppy & Personalized has quickly become one of my favorites.  I wore it to little Boo-Boo's birthday party last week and got tons of compliments on it.  Then I posed this picture on my personal Facebook page and had so many friends email or text me to see where I got it.  

I had Blondie take another quick pic of me that evening so you could see the front better because I knew I needed to share it with all of you!  

A few notes about this tank...

1. It comes in several different colors. 

2. This is the navy one, but it is more of a grayish navy color.  

3. It's only $31 and so worth it! 

4.  It is very generous, size wise. I am wearing the medium.

5. They have girls sizes too and they run pretty big. My girls love theirs and I don't mind that they are larger because they will be able to wear them longer.  For now they just wear a tank under it. 

6. I've washed and dried them a few times and they still look great. I was a little worried about the monogram peeling off, but it still looks great! 

These aren't the best pics because I took them really late at night, but this Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear nail polish is my new favorite.  

Little Mama got it for her birthday last year and I've painted her nails a few times with it.  On a whim I used it on Sunday because I wanted a fun pink color and have had a few people comment on the color since then.  I love the bright pink, but what I love even more is that it has stayed on! My nail polish always starts to chip after a day or so, but this one has lasted much longer.   It's a super cheap bottle of nail polish, but it has stayed on way better than any of my more expensive ones.  Crazy, but I'm planning to buy more of this brand.  I'm wearing it in All Bright and love the color.  Online it looks super neon, but it is more of a bright pink.

One of my favorite moments from this week was taking my kids to the World of Coca-Cola!  We went last summer and had a blast so we decided to go back this summer.  I'll share all about it on Monday if anyone is interested in going, but we had the best time! 

Last, but not least, is my favorite pup.  Our sweet golden retriever is 2 years old today!  He's such an important part of our family and we are excited to spoil him with lots of treats, toys, and Frosty Paws today. :-)  

Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend!  See you back here on Monday! 

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