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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{International Babywearing Week} The Best Soft Structured Carriers
Since it’s once again International Babywearing Week, we wanted to bring this topic back around again. Last year I shared my “Adventures in Babywearing” story. So if you’ve read that, or done any research on the benefits of babywearing, then you’re all set on the “whys” of it. But if you’re expecting a baby, or […]
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Fall Fun
Looking for apple orchards, pumpkin patches, Trunk or Treat events or some great fall festivals? We’ll post all of our posts right here so you can access them all in one spot! Fall is here along with all of the local fairs and festivals. Every weekend in October is packed with fun — check it […]
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Fall Fairs, Fests and Special Events!
There’s something special about the month of October, with the cooler weather, the shift into the “holiday” mentality and the abundance of fairs, fests and chili cook-offs. There’s an overload of family-friendly activities to enjoy between now and Halloween, so get out and enjoy all that our area has to offer! {Trunk or Treat events are […]
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3 Ways to Stay Healthy as the Seasons Change
With the recent cooling of Atlanta temperatures, many of us have welcomed Fall with open arms! For some, this seasonal change can bring a new set of symptoms and ill health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the rates of flus/colds increase during colder seasons. This has less to do with how […]
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{In the Community} Cobb Moms Helping Cobb
Social media gets a bad rap these days, but here in Smyrna/Cobb we have several Facebook groups, formed by local parents, who are actively (and rapidly!) changing our community for the better. This is Part II in our series highlighting these incredible groups. Cobb Moms Helping Cobb was founded in 2014 by Rebecca Bloom. To introduce the group, I […]
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Weekend Fun, September 25-27
Saturday Special Events Document Shredding, 9am – 12pm, Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center, 884 Church Street, Smyrna. Do a little fall cleaning and clear out those old papers at this shredding event sponsored by Keep Smyrna Beautiful. Southern Museum, Museum Day Live, 9:30 – 5pm, Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, Kennesaw. On Saturday, September 26, as […]
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Weekend Fun, Labor Day Edition
Friday Tiny Tots at Sparkles in Kennesaw, 10am – 1pm, 1000 McCollum Parkway. Tiny Tots hours are for children 5 and under. Bring your favorite (non motorized) ride-on toy and let them enjoy the rink with other little ones. $5 for admission or $8 with lunch included. There is also a bounce house, giant rainbow parachute […]
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