This week we’ve been making an effort to talk with our older daughter about things we are thankful for. So far, I have gathered that she is thankful for leaves (especially red ones), grass, gloves, firetrucks, dogs, and Dum-Dums from the doctor. It’s a start. I was thinking about ways to carry this gratitude through the […]
Read MoreAs we race from Halloween straight to Christmas, it seems more important than ever to pause, breathe, and notice all there is to be thankful for. This craft is fun to make with your children (extra kid points for paint on their hands!), but best of all it can sit on your dinner table, or other […]
Read More{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 […]
Read MoreFriday Marietta’s Annual Holiday Open House. 6-9pm. Marietta Square. The Annual Holiday Open House and the kick-off of Candlelight Shopping on the Downtown Marietta Square is Friday, November 7 from 6-9 p.m. The galleries, eateries, boutiques and gift shops of Marietta Square will offer shoppers unique finds perfect for the holiday season. Candlelight Shopping continues […]
Read MoreCafe Physique In home physical training, nutrition and more! 404-444-2857 Connect via: Blog Twitter Facebook We’re 100% Mobile – We come to you! Café Physique programs are designed to meet your healthy lifestyle needs in the privacy of your own home, including personal training, yoga, pilates, and nutrition! Younique by Suburban Makeup Mom Younique is […]
Read MoreSaturday Michaels Kids’ Club. 10am, 10:30, 11, 11:30. All Michaels locations. Harvest Square Arts & Crafts Festival. 9am – 5pm. Marietta Square. The festival also includes Halloween Happenings from 1pm-5pm – an event for children 12 & younger featuring carnival games, a costume contest for pets and children at 2pm & more. Exhibits include painting, pottery, woodworking, jewelry […]
Read MoreWhether you’d like to add some homemade Halloween decorations to your house or fill a morning at home, this is a great craft to do with toddlers or preschoolers using items you probably already have around the house. Materials: Glue stick Scissors Two plates (dessert plates work great) Uncooked macaroni Masking tape Paint Paint brush […]
Read MoreFriday Spectrum Storytime at Smyrna Public Library. 10:30am – 11am. Designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Spectrum Story Time includes several sensory integration activities and a story for children and their caregiver. Class is limited to 8 children. For children 3 – 6 years old. Registration required – limited to 8 kids. Please call 770-431-2860 ext 3 to […]
Read MoreWe’ve all heard it before…”the arts are important for children”…but why? Research has found that active music making can lead to increased language development, math skills, good grades, better-adjusted school behavior and problem solving. While it is great to have scientific evidence proving that children who are exposed to music, dance and other art […]
Read MoreBefore I actually had a baby, I knew I wanted to babywear. (Side note: I don’t necessarily love the term “babywear”, but since that’s what it’s generally called these days, that’s the term I’ll be using). I had a few friends that babywore, and I luckily had the time to research the topic in […]
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