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Taylor-Brawner Park with Art

  The second annual Taylor Brawner Park with Art is kicking off tomorrow night (April 10) with an opening reception from 6 – 9pm. It’s your first chance to mix and mingle with the artists while enjoying light refreshments. The exhibit will then open daily from April 11-April 19, noon-6pm. Each day, a specific artist […]

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2015 Summer Camp Guide

  Please note, this is the 2015 Guide! The 2016 Guide will be published in early March. Traditional YMCA Summer Camp Programs. Buckhead, Marietta, Kennesaw. Summer camp is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as day camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be […]

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Moms In Training

  I was recently contacted by Allison Shaughnessy with the Georgia Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society about a new program that they’re launching called Moms in Training. I love the concept and wanted to share it with our Smyrna Parent readers, but there’s more info here than I can fit in a Facebook […]

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Even MORE businesses “Now Open” in Smyrna

  Have you guys noticed all of the “Now Open” signs around Smyrna? The growth (and variety!) is exciting and we hope to have more specific reviews on some of them soon. Home decor & design, beer & BBQ, cupcakes & yogurt, and a studio to help you land your big break…which are you most excited […]

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Holiday

{Readers Recommend} Christmas Lights!

  Occasionally we ask the Smyrna Parent readers for their recommendations on the “Best of….” and let the community share their favorites that way. This week, we asked about your favorite houses, streets or neighborhoods to see lights! Though the holidays can get a little crazy, there’s something wonderful about the simple pleasure of driving around your […]

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Holiday

Holiday Theater for the Whole Family

There’s nothing quite like the magic of a live performance, so we asked Jitterbug Performing Arts owner, Lindsay, to share her favorite holiday-themed plays that are perfect for the whole family. Whether this is your child’s first experience, or they’re an old pro, these shows are sure to create special holiday memories. Age recommendations are just suggestions. […]

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Small Business Spotlight

{Small Business Spotlight} Georgia Crafted

  Georgia (On My Mind) • Midnight Train to Georgia • The Devil Went Down to Georgia • Sweet Georgia Brown Clearly people love to sing Georgia’s praises — no surprise because there is a lot to adore about our state. And Georgia Crafted founder, Erin Zwigart, has a passion for discovering even more to love. This Smyrna mom scours […]

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{Small Business Spotlight} The Studio Atlanta Dance at Vinings

With the start of school comes the start of many after school activities. Summer is as good as gone and we now have to go back to using a calendar again. When a little girl was brought into our lives, it did not take me long to start getting excited about ballet classes. I started […]

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Health

{Small Business Spotlight} Salt Therapy of Georgia

I first heard about Salt Therapy of Georgia from Groupon. I’m always up for trying new things, especially when it comes to new ways to relax, and I enjoy learning about natural and alternative health topics. I love JeJu Korean Spa in Gwinnett, so I thought the salt therapy room might be similar to their […]

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Parent Topics

A Spray Place for Us

Last summer, I experienced the delight of my 20-month old son discovering the sensory heaven of sprayed water at a community spray-park.  He now belongs to the great fraternity of children who have discovered water play and rate it higher than just about any other play activity, (including Play-doh)!  Our first spray-park visit was free, […]

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