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.

Christmas Ornament + Printable Template

I love handmade ornaments. I would cover my whole Christmas tree in pipe cleaner candy canes and popsicle stick snowflakes if I could! Nothing is quite as sweet as child’s handmade decoration. Here’s an ornament you can make this holiday...

{Worth the Drive} Cedar Creek Cabins

One of the wonderful things about Georgia is the variety of great places it offers for visiting. Whether you have a week available for vacation, or just a weekend away, there’s a getaway option for everyone. My absolute favorite area of this state...

Marvel Universe LIVE!

This show preview is brought to you by Feld Entertainment. Calling all Superheros! Marvel Universe LIVE! is coming to Atlanta late-December with stops at both Phillips Arena and the Arena at Gwinnett Center. If you’re looking for that...

Holiday Theater for the Whole Family

There’s nothing quite like the magic of a live performance, so we asked Jitterbug Performing Arts owner, Lindsay, to share her favorite holiday-themed plays that are perfect for the whole family. Whether this is your child’s...

Acts of Kindness for Toddlers & Young Kids

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...

{Thanksgiving Craft} Personalized Gratitude Candle Holder

As 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...

{Worth the Drive} Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Santa Train Review & Giveaway

{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...

Weekend Fun, November 7 – 9

Friday 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...

Work from Home Directory: Fitness, Wellness, Beauty

Cafe 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...

Weekend Fun, October 17 – 19

Saturday 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...