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.
Weekend Fun
Weekend Events – Father’s Day
Friday Saturday Smyrna Fresh Produce Market. 8am – 12pm. Smyrna First Baptist (Market Village). Michaels Kids’ Club. 10am, 10:30, 11, 11:30. All Michaels locations. Dad & I Build with Legos. 11am. Switzer Library (Marietta). Bring your Dad (or other special adult) to the Switzer Library. We are serving rootbeer and pretzels and building with legos. Donuts with […]
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Smyrna Voices
{Smyrna Voices} For the Dads
There are certain qualities in a father that mean the most to me. First, I think a father should provide unconditional love. A father should encourage their child to be a critical and independent thinker. A father should inspire their child to be a dreamer and follow those dreams, no matter where in the world […]
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Readers Recommend
{Readers Recommend} Sushi Restaurants
We’re gathering a ton of great recommendations from local parents on the Smyrna Parent Facebook page. Unfortunately, those posts get pushed down pretty quickly. To keep all of this valuable information from disappearing, we’re going to start the “Readers Recommend” series which will live under it’s own header on the blog for easy reference and searchability. […]
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Arts & Crafts
Preschool Activities
Father’s Day Picture Frame & “About My Dad” Free Printable
Happy Father’s Day! Children and crayons go together like cake and icing. If you’re like me, your crayons seem to multiply over time. I thought we would put some of those extra crayons to use for a framed Father’s Day project. Items Needed: – 4-6 crayons in a variety of colors – 8×10 picture frame […]
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Events
Weekend Fun
Weekend Events, June 6 – 8
Friday First Friday Art Walk – Marietta Square. 5 – 9pm. First Friday Art Walk at Marietta Square presents a free self-guided tour of the finest in visual and performing arts. Visit us 5 – 9 pm, rain or shine, the first Friday of April through October (except for July 4, 2014). Galleries, museums, restaurants and boutiques host […]
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Health
5200 Reasons for Swimming Lessons
With summer here, we asked our sponsors at SwimRevolution to write a guest post about swimming lessons and water safety. The stats that Jeff shares below are eye opening and pretty horrible to read, but it’s important for all parents to be aware. Kids are out of school, the temperature is hot, pools are open – […]
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Readers Recommend
{Readers Recommend} Hairdressers
Here is part 2 of our Readers Recommend series! We’re gathering a ton of great recommendations from local parents on the Smyrna Parent Facebook page. Unfortunately, those posts get pushed down pretty quickly. To keep all of this valuable information from disappearing, we’ve started the “Readers Recommend” series which will live under it’s own header on the […]
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May Recap
Here’s a quick recap of what happened on Smyrna Parent in May, in case you missed any of it! On the Blog: Readers loved these posts this month: Local Summer Camp Guide Local Spots for Strawberry Picking Craft: Mother’s Day Vase & Homemade Flowers Making 1:1 Time with Your Kids a Priority On […]
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Events
Weekend Events, May 30 – June 1
Friday North Cobb Mocha Moms Zumba & Sangria Fundraiser. 6:30pm. Total Fitness Revolution. 1400 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE, Mableton. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the moms of North Cobb Mocha Moms. North Cobb Mocha Moms is a support group that caters to moms of color who work or who stay at home. If you need support from […]
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Health
Readers Recommend
{Readers Recommend} Pediatricians
We’re gathering a ton of great recommendations from local parents on the Smyrna Parent Facebook page. Unfortunately, those posts get pushed down pretty quickly. To keep all of this valuable information from disappearing, we’re going to start the “Readers Recommend” series which will live under it’s own header on the blog for easy reference and searchability. […]
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