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If you’re looking for something neat to do outside, Fernbank Museum is opening a new outdoor exhibit.

Beginning Saturday, January 30, 2021, Microsculpture: The insect portraits of Levon Biss, magnifies these tiny creatures into large-format, high-resolution portraits in the context of Fernbank Museum’s immersive woodlands to highlight the beauty of some Earth’s most misunderstood critters.  

These larger-than-life photographs will be placed in the Fernbank’s Nature Gallery in WildWoods. Guests will take in these striking photos in this secluded, yet experiential and museum-curated forest environment, filled with its own variety of insect species and located just minutes from the heart of downtown Atlanta. The vivid and opalescent photography delivers pops of color against the woodlands and magnifies some of nature’s overlooked inhabitants against the large scale of the towering trees.  

Eleven insect species from around the world will be featured as a part of Microsculpture at Fernbank. Species include visually stunning insects such as the Orchid Cuckoo Bee, Ruby-Tailed Wasp, Amazonian Purple Warrior Scarab, Tortoise Beetle and more, presented in exquisite detail.  

Microsculpture was created by award-winning photographer Levon Biss with insect specimens from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Each dazzling and detailed image took nearly four weeks to produce and was created from over 8,000 separate images using different microscopic lenses and lighting.  

Microsculpture: The insect portraits of Levon Biss from the collections of Oxford University Museum of Natural History is provided to Fernbank by the American Museum of Natural History. 

Microsculpture is on view at Fernbank from Saturday, January 30, 2021 until Sunday, May 2, 2021. Fernbank is located at 767 Clifton Road in Atlanta. Parking is free.  

The exhibit is included with general admission and is free for Fernbank members. Timed, online tickets are required in advance at FernbankMuseum.org at $20 for adults, $19 for seniors and $18 for children*.  To purchase tickets or view pre-visit information, frequently asked questions, safety protocols and more, please visit FernbankMuseum.org. 

*Tickets not purchased online start at $19.95 and may not be available due to safety precautions that limit capacity. 

WOW! I have one of these beautiful necklaces with my husband’s badge number on it, but we paid a lot more! Right now you can score personalized necklaces for only $5.99 shipped! This would make a sweet Valentine’s Day Gift!

There is a good deal on the popular Channie’s Alphabet & Number Dry Erase Flashcards. You can grab them for only $10.99 and shipping is FREE! Perfect for homeschool or preschool practice.

My 5 year old son has these and he’s frequently asking to pull them out to work on his numbers and letters. I love that they are dry erase, so we can use them as often as we’d like!

The visual approach promotes self-correction if writing or numbers go outside blocks; vertical lines, green color blocks, and divider lines help guide kids to print straight and neat, use proper spacing, and maintain proper letter, number size, and shape.

Monday again, already! We’ve been enjoying the outdoors when it’s not raining and recently went for a nice hike. We recently found a nice place to hike that isn’t too far from us. South Jackson Elementary School has hiking trails that can be used by the public when school isn’t in session. Weekends are perfect for hiking there. We took a 2 mile hike the other day and it was a lovely time of fresh air and family. We will definitely be back!

This week brings more homeschool and hopefully more hiking!

Monday: Lasagna

Tuesday: 15 Bean Soup

Wednesday: Chicken, broccoli, mashed potatoes

Thursday: Beef Stew

Friday: Meatloaf, veggies

Saturday: White Chicken Chili

Sunday: Fajita Chicken Casserole

If you’ve tried any recipes recently that your family loves, please leave a comment and let me know. We love to try new stuff and I feel like we are in a meal rut!

This looks like a comfy deal! If you want to surprise your hubby with a robe, Walmart.com currently has their Men’s Isotoner Robe for just $16, down from $35.

There are 4 colors to choose from and sizes from small to extra large.

Shipping is free on orders of $35 or more, so consider shopping around and getting a few things that you need.

Pillowfort is Target’s popular line of items for children. Currently they are offering a 40% off clickable coupon through Target Circle. This makes for some fantastic deals!

First, head on over here and add the 40% off coupon to your Target account.

Then check out all the Pillowfort items.

Here are a few deals to check out:

• Pillowfort Divided Plates $.99
• Only $.60 after the circle coupon!

• Sheet sets as low as $17
• Only $10.20 after the circle coupon!

Be sure and shop around as there are plenty of items to redo the children’s rooms or add some fun decor elsewhere.

On many items you can select to pick up at the store (where available) or it will ship free with a $35 purchase. Target also has free shipping and an extra 5% off for REDcard holders. You can apply online and it only takes just a couple minutes to find out if you are approved.

Wow! These look super comfortable! Woot.com, an Amazon company, is offering the 2 pack of Sherpa Lined Fleece Hoodies for $23.99. However, if you’re a Prime member, you’ll save an extra $4 off and score free shipping. That makes a 2 pack of Sherpa Hoodies as low as $19.99 shipped!!

These are available in 3 different packs of colors and from sizes Medium-3XL!

If you’re a fan of The Pioneer Woman, you will love The Pioneer Woman quilts available on Walmart. There are 3 different designs and all are equally lovely! They are available in size Full/Queen or King and are at a great price point at $49.96-$49.98! Each set includes a quilt and 2 shams.

I love this look on garage doors. For just $11.68, you can add these decorative magnet pieces and upgrade the look of your garage. Perfect to add some curb appeal if you’re looking to sell soon, too!

Reviews are great and it seems to be a top notch product.

Amazon is fazing out their Prime Pantry offerings and there are still a ton of amazing deals. Prime members will score free shipping over $25.

Shop around Prime Pantry in all sections to find the deals and be sure to take time to browse. I found it easier to go through it on my computer verses my phone. Here are some of the deals:

• $1.12 Hershey’s Syrup
• $1.62 Cheez-its
• $1.61 Pirate’s Booty
• $1.37 Cascadian Farm Cereal
• $.48 Frosted Mini Wheats (after clickable coupon)
• and MUCH MORE!

Shop around the entire Prime Pantry section and find the deals!