Author: Alicia
A New Orleans girl turned Georgia peach and stay at home mom to 2 daughters. Before taking the leap into full time mothering, I worked at at an Atlanta-based advertising agency. I have lived in Smyrna for almost 10 years and am still not sure how I managed to find a job more chaotic and unpredictable than advertising.
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5 Must-Visit Parks in Smyrna for Families
Smyrna, Georgia is a hidden gem for families seeking outdoor fun and adventure. With an array of parks that cater to all ages, Smyrna provides the perfect backdrop for a family outing. Whether you’re looking to explore nature, have a picnic, or simply enjoy some quality time with your loved ones, Smyrna has something for […]
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YouTube: The Unseen Powerhouse Behind Music’s New Age
Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars Today YouTube has been a cradle for many of today’s music sensations. From humble beginnings, artists like Justin Bieber found global stardom, all thanks to viral YouTube videos. This democratization of talent discovery has shifted the power dynamics in the music industry. The Visual Music Era The era of merely listening to […]
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Benefits of Dominican Citizenship for Children
Acquiring Dominican Citizenship Dominican citizenship can be obtained through several routes, including birth, descent, marriage, naturalization, and investment. Here, we’ll focus on the investment route, also known as the Economic Citizenship Program. Economic Citizenship Program The Dominican government offers a Citizenship by Investment Program, which allows individuals and their families to obtain citizenship in exchange […]
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When can you start talking about finances with your child?
Even adults don’t always manage to set aside some money from their paychecks, follow a financial regimen, or learn the principles of investing. Explaining all of this to a child is even more challenging. To make it easier for him to get the hang of it, you can present knowledge in the form of a […]
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How to travel with a child?
Almost no one is surprised that today’s children travel to many different parts of the world. During and immediately after travel, parents often notice developmental jumps in their children. This is due to the need to adjust to new conditions, climate, language or cultural characteristics of a particular country. Only it should be taken into […]
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The Great Outdoors
Why does a baby need a dog: 12 benefits of a pet and a baby’s friendship
Many people breed dogs, but even more people on Earth simply do not understand why some “human friend”, if it is only unnecessary trouble? Why does a child need a dog and how can it help him develop properly, primarily psychologically? Childless people, they say, can afford to have fun, but why give birth to […]
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Worth The Drive
{Worth the Drive} Charleston Family Fun
If you’re looking for a vacation spot with something to interest both the kids and the adults, Charleston SC is a great place to visit! We recently took a Charleston family trip that went quite smoothly, considering we had a newly “potty-trained” 2yr old and a bottle-refusing 8 month old in tow. Roughly 5 […]
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Cold Weather Activity: Rainbow Rice
Brrr! It’s cold outside! If you’re looking for some indoor fun with your toddler or preschooler, a rainbow rice sensory bin will bring some colorful cheer to a cold day. It’s super simple and can most likely be done with items you have in your house right now. You need: Rice Rubbing Alcohol […]
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Meet our Bloggers
Hello! I’m Alicia – a New Orleans girl turned Georgia peach. I’ve lived in Smyrna for 9 years and recently left the advertising world to raise my two daughters. I’m still finding my inner domestic goddess & haven’t set the kitchen on fire in at least 4 years. I have grand plans for my spare […]
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Summer Reading Kick-Off: On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!
On your mark, get set…READ! Summer Reading has arrived at Smyrna Public Library and this year’s theme is health and fitness for the body and mind. We’ll have lots of special events to keep your kiddos active and engaged throughout the summer including; vintage games, a self-defense class with UFC Smyrna, puppet shows, and yoga […]
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