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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Tutoring
MathWizard Yogini Patel 3246 Atlanta Rd Suite F Smyrna, GA 30080 Phone: (678) 424-1787 Email: [email protected] I strongly believe in the MathWizard program and want to give your children the flexibility to learn and gain knowledge at their own pace, give them the understanding of common sense and prepare them for standardized tests and the […]
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Five Family Favorites
We’re kicking off a new series at Smyrna Parent: . We’ll be sharing the 5 items that we cannot live without right now. With a total overload of products marketed for families it sometimes feels that many don’t live up to the hype. But sometimes, we all find these gems that suddenly become indispensable. Smyrna Parent contributors […]
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Weekend Fun
Weekend Events, July 11 – 13
Friday Chick-fil-A Cow Appreciation Day and Fun Run. All day. Fun Run specific to Vinings location. Visit Chick-fil-A dressed like a cow and receive free food. A partial costume gets you a free entree. A full costume gets a free meal. At 6:30 the 1 mile fun run starts from the Publix parking lot. Pre […]
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Health
Parent Topics
Common Car Seat Errors to Avoid
Since this blog is about local events and activities, I haven’t written anything very personal or anything that’s left me feeling vulnerable or exposed. But about a month ago, I had a “great” idea about a car seat safety post that made me pretty nervous. We just purchased 2 new car seats for the girls […]
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Monthly Recap
Smyrna Parent June Recap
It’s really unbelievable to me that June is already over, but the calendar is insisting it’s true! So, here we go with Smyrna Parent’s June recap! Our most popular posts for the month include: This awesome Father’s Day DIY frame and printable. The frame can be done at any time for any occasion, so don’t […]
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Parent Topics
Out-of–the-Box Ideas to Get Some Exercise (With a Baby In Tow)
I feel like being able to get a good workout in is way harder as a parent than it was pre-baby. Regardless of the reason (childcare, budget for a gym membership, clingy child, personal preference, or just shall we say overall tiredness), our bodies and minds still need a little exercise (you know, other than […]
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Weekend Fun
Weekend Events, June 27 – 29
Friday A Wrinkle in Time – The Musical. 7pm. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 490 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock. Join Lolek’s Storytellers in their fifth production, A Wrinkle in Time – The Musical. Original script and music score. Join Meg, her 5 year old little brother, Charles Wallace, and their new friend, Calvin O’Keefe, as they are swept into an adventure led by […]
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Arts & Crafts
Preschool Activities
DIY Giant Bubbles
I love those blog posts that describe fun crafts and activities that can be done with items you already have in your home. But, well, this particular blog post is absolutely, exactly nothing like that. You will have to work to get these amazing bubbles. And if you order the supplies online, your Amazon “recommended” list […]
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Weekend Fun
Weekend Events, June 20 – 22
Friday Friday Film Fun. 2pm. Smyrna Public Library. The Nut Job, rated PG. Cobb County Classic Rodeo. 8pm. Jim Miller Park. Bull riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie down roping and barrel racing. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cobb County Sheriff Mounted Patrol Unit. Adults $15.00; Children $12.00; Under 5 Free. Parking is $3. […]
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Education
Nature Study for Kids
Forget pinning cool things online for enrichment activities….just get outside and study nature! Are you feeling overwhelmed with finding enrichment ideas for your kids? Sometimes it can be difficult trying to be sure that your kids are exposed to many different things, and sometimes we can overlook the beauty right outside our door. Nature study: a […]
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