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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Gluten Free Resources
Here are some great options for grocery shopping and dining in our area for those who are gluten free. If we’ve missed your favorite spot, please let us know so we can add to our list. Pizza Blue Moon Pizza (West Village & Windy Hill which even delivers) Mellow Mushroom Little Azio Buckhead Pizza Co. […]
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Events
Weekend Fun, February 7 – 9
Friday Creativity Can at Barnes & Noble (Cumberland). 3pm. Crafting event to inspire creative exploration in children. Ages 4+. Martinis and Art (Date Night!). 5:30 – 8:30. Marietta Museum of Art. Free for members, $8/person for non-members. Saturday Michaels Kids’ Club. 10am, 10:30, 11, 11:30. All Michaels locations. This week’s craft: Sweet Treat Card. Marietta Square […]
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Arts & Crafts
Preschool Activities
Valentine’s Day Sun Catcher Craft
I have great memories of making art as a child. I can still remember the names of my art teachers in school and the classrooms where we were encouraged to make messes and explore. I try to recreate that setting in my kitchen for my preschooler on a regular basis, especially around the holidays. Do […]
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Education
Our educational topics have been some of the post popular posts on the blog. Here are a few of them. Please use the search bar to find even more. Smyrna, Mableton & Marietta area preschools & PMOs Cobb Preparatory Academy Proposed Charter {Smyrna Voices} Why I Choose to Send my Son to a Smyrna Public […]
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Education
Parent Topics
Moms for School Choice
In the few short months that Smyrna Parent has been around, I’ve been able to meet several local moms who are doing some pretty great things for our community. One of the first women that I met was Kimberly Cochran who co-founded the non-profit to encourage freedom of choice and more education options for our […]
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Cobb Preparatory Academy Proposed Charter
Cobb Preparatory Academy, a proposed charter school to be located in Cobb County, will offer a statewide attendance zone to better serve the educational needs of Georgia’s families. The mission of Cobb Preparatory Academy is to provide a learning environment where every student is challenged to reach his or her full potential. Cobb Preparatory Academy […]
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Events
Weekend Fun – Jan. 31 – Feb. 2
What a week! Now that roads are passable again, here are a few activities to help cure your cabin fever. Friday St. Peter & St. Paul Kids’ Consignment Sale. 9am – 4pm. 1795 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta. Clothes, toys and baby gear. Chinese New Year Celebration. 6-8pm. Cumberland Mall, Center Court (across from Starbucks). It’s the year of the […]
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Food
Super Bowl Recipes!
Snow days leave plenty of time for Pinterest and drooling over amazing recipes that can be made as soon as the roads are passable again. Needless to say, my thoughts and pins were Super Bowl related. If you’re looking for some great recipes, check out our Super Bowl Pinterest board for the full set, but […]
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Around Smyrna
Education
Smyrna Area PMO & Preschools
It hardly seems possible, but if you have children from baby to preschool age, it’s time to decide if you’ll be enrolling them in a formal program this fall. PMOs and preschools. Church-based or secular. Traditional or alternative learning. The choices can be pretty overwhelming considering we’re still talking about children of an age […]
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Preschools and PMOs
Featured School: Buckhead Preparatory School 300 Village Green Circle, Smyrna In Smyrna Market Village 404-846-2622 Contact: Tammy Wingate Church Based Preschools & PMOs Smyrna Bethany United Methodist Church PMO 760 Hurt Rd., Smyrna 770-436-2675 x22 Religious Affiliation: Methodist Program Director: Mary Jane Higman PMO only Cumberland United Methodist Church PMO & 3 Year Preschool 2375 Paces […]
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