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.
Worth The Drive
{Worth the Drive} Savannah, GA
Like Charleston, Savannah is another short trip that offers plenty for both parents and young kids. To me, the best part about Savannah is that the trip through town to go eat or shop can be as much fun as your ultimate destination. The city provides endless squares with fountains, statues, gazebos, and the like […]
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Arts & Crafts
Holiday
{Craft} St. Patrick’s Day Rainbows
When I think of Saint Patrick’s Day, I think of rainbows. I’ll choose the gorgeous colors of a rainbow over a leprechaun any day. Here’s a fun way to use ingredients you already have in your kitchen to make salt dough rainbows. This is a good project for a rainy day since it takes a […]
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Events
Weekend Fun, February 28 – March 2
Friday All 4 Kids Consignment Sale. 9am – 6pm. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. Over 600 sellers. Bargains galore on clothes, toys, books, bikes, shoes, linens & more. Everything for Children Consignment Sale. 9am – 8pm. St. Andrew UMC, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta. Infant, children, junior, and maternity clothing. Toys, games, books, DVDs, bikes, baby equipment, and children’s […]
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Education
Parent Topics
Alternative Learning Philosophies
I think I’m figuring out I’m an alternative kind of person. I never really knew this until I had children. I didn’t know I was an attachment parent (with “alternative parenting choices”) until my daughter was almost a year old, and even as an educator I never realized how far from the norm my educational […]
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Events
Weekend Fun, February 21 – 23
Saturday Smyrna Arbor Day Festival. 10am – 1pm. Brawner Hall. The children’s event starts at 11am with some “tree yoga” and then will focus on why trees are important and the history of Arbor Day. Then the kids will do a special Arbor Day art project with the education/outreach staff from Trees Atlanta. Refreshments will be served […]
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Arts & Crafts
Preschool Activities
Photography Crafts
Do you and your little one(s) like taking photographs but then aren’t sure what to do with them? Then you’re in luck, because today I’m sharing two ideas for DIY photo craft activities that you can make together. Whether they play with these on a rainy day at home, or you slip them into the […]
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Education
Developing a Teaching Spirit in Your Child
Developing a teaching spirit in your child can empower them to feel that they always have something to offer others. Some of my greatest memories are of someone teaching me something. Perhaps it’s the attention that person was paying me, or the feeling of accomplishment that accompanied the experience. Whatever it was, some of those moments […]
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Uncategorized
Weekend Fun, February 14 – 16
Friday i9 Sports 2014 Spring Registration now open. Includes baseball, soccer and flag football starting as young as 3 years old. Find a program here. Make a Valentine at West Cobb Library. Kennesaw. 11am – 4pm. Stop by any time for a free Valentine’s Day craft project. Happy Valentine’s Day! Saturday Home Depot Kids Club. […]
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Book Review
Smyrna Voices
{Book Review} Three Great Reads
Hi everyone! I hope today’s column finds you warm and out of the elements. As an avid reader, one of my favorite things to do is to share books that I enjoy with family and friends. With this in mind, I am excited to share three books with you today that fall under the heading […]
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Food
Gluten Free Living in Smyrna
When most people find out that I’m gluten intolerant, their response is, “Wow…what can you eat? Isn’t gluten in, like, everything?” Yes and no. Meat, vegetables, fruit, most dairy, and other grains like quinoa (a big favorite in our household!), rice and corn are naturally gluten free. Your body doesn’t need much else. But when […]
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