Year: 2013
Events
Weekend Fun
Weekend Events – Dec. 20 – 22
Friday Santa in the Square (Marietta). 10am – 6pm Horse-drawn sleigh rides through Vinings Jubilee. 5-8pm. Add a little extra magic to your shopping with complimentary Victorian sleigh rides. Christmas at Brawner Coat Drive. 5pm-8pm. Taylor Brawner House. Holiday Music, Hay “Sleigh” Rides, Children’s Activities, Story Time and, of course, Pictures with Santa. Admission: New or gently used […]
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Mom Confessions
My friend, Jenn, read a pretty awesome blog post, The Mom Confession, and was inspired to post her own mom confessions daily. That (hilarious) bit of honesty and vulnerability struck a chord and my Facebook timeline has been full of mom confessions since then. I laughed, I cried, I realized I needed to share […]
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Holiday
Weekend Events Dec. 13-15
Friday Horse-drawn sleigh rides through Vinings Jubilee. 5-8pm. Add a little extra magic to your shopping with complimentary Victorian sleigh rides. Santa House at Aunt Fanny’s Cabin (Atlanta Rd, Smyrna). 6-8pm. Let your children enjoy a more personal visit with Santa vs the traditional mall setting. Saturday Brunch with Santa at J. Christophers – […]
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Worth The Drive
{Worth the Drive} All Aboard! Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Santa Express
{Updated November 2014} This post originally ran last year but we have an update for you! The folks over at The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway are giving away 4 tickets for a non-themed train ride during the the 2015 season! More details and contest entry are below. We enjoyed our experience so much that we immediately […]
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Weekend Events Dec. 7 – 9
Friday Kennesaw Santa Day Parade. 12pm – 5pm. Main Street. Parade, live music, dance performances, food vendors, crafts and tree lighting. Polar Express Adventure at the Southern Museum. 6pm – 10pm after the City of Kennesaw tree lighting. Attendees will meet a train conductor and a hobo before having the opportunity to create holiday crafts and […]
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Smyrna Voices
{Smyrna Voices} The Road to Adoption
It is easy to say that I am thankful for so many blessings this holiday season – the blessings I try to thank God for every day. I am thankful that I am married to my very best friend who I am more over the moon for today than any other day of my life. […]
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Small Business Spotlight
{Hidden Treasurers} Chattahoochee Coffee Company
Way down yonder by the Chattahoochee… did you know that there’s a little gem nestled on the river banks, hidden at the back of an apartment complex? Chattahoochee Coffee Company (previously Land of a Thousand Hills) serves up coffee, amazing views, and a generous heap of social consciousness. Since changing names (though ownership […]
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Holiday
Weekend (and Week!) Events Nov. 29 – Dec. 6
It’s a very quiet weekend! Event planners must assume we are all traveling, shopping, or busy with rivalry weekend. And they’re probably right. So I’ve extended the weekend recap to include activities happening during the next week as well – there are several tree lightings and other great things going on. Of course, there are […]
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Getting out of the house
The weather is getting cold, and while I love the chill in the air, being stuck at home with a toddler or two can smother that holiday spirit quicker than my daughter can redecorate the bathroom with the contents of my make up drawer. This winter, I am determine to plan ahead, so I’ve started […]
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Weekend Events Nov. 22 – 24
Things are slowing down this weekend just a tad as folks prepare for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. But there’s still plenty to enjoy: A healthy eating event and book release for your toddler! A new skate park! Cats!!! (You’re welcome). And, besides what’s listed here, check out this great Holiday Roundup that we posted earlier this […]
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