Year: 2014

Weekend Events

Friday Yaarab Shrine Circus & Fair. Jim Miller Park, Marietta. Regular gate admission: $7. Kids 10 & under are FREE (includes circus admission). Parking $5. Saturday Smyrna Fresh Produce Market. 8am – 12pm. Smyrna...

Creative Parenting: In Praise of the Cautionary Tale

Hi everyone! As most of you probably know by now, I am the proud mother to an amazing 15 year old daughter. Fifteen years has passed in the blink of an eye, and while each stage from infant to the teen years (which we are in the midst of now) has...

Just doing it; making one-on-one time with each child a priority

Aidan unleashes his inner rock star at Sam Ash. Routine breeds longevity of memories; making time for each child to have one-on-one time with each parent is fun for everyone! Routine can make for lasting memories…Parents like to create...

Helping Your Child Discover Their Passion

Every child is different. It may be hard not to compare your child to other children, siblings, or even yourself as a child, but it is so important to view each child as an individual. Not only do they all...

Weekend Events, May 9 – 11

Saturday Smyrna Fresh Produce Market. 8am – 12pm. Smyrna First Baptist (Market Village). Michaels Kids’ Club. 10am, 10:30, 11, 11:30. All Michaels locations. This week’s craft: Mother’s Day Craft Marietta...

Tips for a Digital Detox

Did you know that this week is Screen Free Week? (It was formerly known as “TV Turn Off Week” during simpler times.) If the articles being shared on my Facebook feed are any indication, parents today have a complex and confusing...

Mother’s Day Vase and Homemade Flowers

I remember beaming with pride when I made a vase for my mom one year in elementary school. It is very easy to do with things you probably already have around the house! Mother’s Day vase supply list: 1 clean, empty plastic bottle with the...

Weekend Events, May 2 – 4

Saturday Smyrna Fresh Produce Market Opens. 8am – 12pm. Smyrna First Baptist (Market Village). Home Depot Kids’ Workshop. 9am – 12pm. All Home Depot locations. This week’s kit: Build a flower planter. May-retta...

Five Great Outdoor Dining Spots

Hi everyone! Now that warmer weather is upon us, one of my family’s favorite things to do is to dine alfresco. With that in mind, here are a few of my favorite places to eat and drink outdoors in Smyrna (and a little beyond): 1. Atkins Park Tavern...

April Wrap Up

Here’s a quick recap of what happened on Smyrna Parent in April, in case you missed any of it! On the Blog: We (FINALLY) celebrated the arrival of spring with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors: Animal Encounters Beyond the...