Live, Love, Local

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.

Raising Money-Smart Kids in a Digital World: A Parent’s Guide to Bitcoin, Budgets, and Better Habits

Kids learn about money long before their first paycheck. In 2025, that “money” is increasingly digital—swipes, taps, in-app credits, and yes, even Bitcoin headlines your child will definitely encounter on YouTube or at school. You don’t have to be a...

How Supporting Your Family Through Sports Builds Stronger Bonds

In a world where technology often keeps us apart — kids on screens, adults in meetings, everyone attached to earbuds — finding shared experiences becomes more important than ever. One powerful way families can connect on a regular basis is through...

Raising Resilient Kids in a Modern World: Lessons from Life and Lifestyle

In today’s fast-paced, social-media-fueled world, raising confident and emotionally healthy children is more important—and more challenging—than ever. Families face new tests: digital distractions, evolving social norms, and pressure to balance...

Building Strong Families: The Foundation of a Happy Childhood

In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, nurturing strong family relationships has never been more important. For children to grow into healthy, confident, and emotionally intelligent adults, they need stability, affection, structure, and open...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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?...

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