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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Events
2015 Summer Camp Guide
Please note, this is the 2015 Guide! The 2016 Guide will be published in early March. Traditional YMCA Summer Camp Programs. Buckhead, Marietta, Kennesaw. Summer camp is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as day camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be […]
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Smyrna Voices
10 Life Lessons from Children’s Books
Sometimes you just need some inspirational reminders to cheer you up and put things in perspective. And what better way, especially on Dr. Seuss’s Birthday, than to go back to the tales of your childhood when things were a little simpler (tree houses and tea parties, those were the days). Here are 10 life lessons […]
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Weekend Fun, February 27 – March 1
Friday Kid’s Kingdom Consignment Ministry. 9 am – 6 pm. Orange Hill Baptist Church. 4293 Austell Road, Austell. “Kids Kingdom is a high quality, well organized children’s consignment ministry featuring children and teen clothing, baby items and equipment, toys, DVDs, baby furniture, books and educational items, maternity, and much more. We offer name brand clothing from […]
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Moms In Training
I was recently contacted by Allison Shaughnessy with the Georgia Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society about a new program that they’re launching called Moms in Training. I love the concept and wanted to share it with our Smyrna Parent readers, but there’s more info here than I can fit in a Facebook […]
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Even MORE businesses “Now Open” in Smyrna
Have you guys noticed all of the “Now Open” signs around Smyrna? The growth (and variety!) is exciting and we hope to have more specific reviews on some of them soon. Home decor & design, beer & BBQ, cupcakes & yogurt, and a studio to help you land your big break…which are you most excited […]
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Weekend Fun, February 20 – 22
Friday Back to the Beanstalk. 7:30pm. Young Actors Playhouse. When Jack’s village is over-run with rats and mice, Jack and his mother have no choice but to sell his beloved cow to pay the Piper. After being tricked into trading away his cow for beans, Jack goes on an adventure of a lifetime. Discover what Jack learns […]
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Arts & Crafts
Mardi Gras Crafts
{originally posted February 2, 2014} This Tuesday is Mardi Gras and holidays have been a Really Big Deal in our house since Elia caught the holiday bug this past Halloween. I’m from New Orleans and I get a little nostalgic for home at this time of year, so sharing stories and traditions is fun for […]
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Work from Home Directory: Event Planning & Entertainment
Southern Charm Communications, LLC Marketing, Branding, Events President: Hastings K. Malone Hastings Malone established Southern Charm Communications, LLC after recognizing a need in the marketplace for lifestyle marketing, public relations, writing and event consultation services as many companies move away from the traditional model of having in-house staff. Whether you are looking […]
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Work from Home Directory: Business Services
Southern Charm Communications, LLC Marketing, Branding, Events President: Hastings K. Malone Hastings Malone established Southern Charm Communications, LLC after recognizing a need in the marketplace for lifestyle marketing, public relations, writing and event consultation services as many companies move away from the traditional model of having in-house staff. Whether you are looking […]
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Parent Topics
When Postpartum Depression isn’t Depression
Our youngest daughter was conceived via IVF. When we went in for the transfer, the on-call doctor matter-of-factly informed us that our embryos were all doing very poorly and were not going to survive. In fact, he all but assured us that the transfer wouldn’t take and suggested that we start planning our next attempt. But 11 […]
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