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{Readers Recommend} Christmas Lights!
Occasionally we ask the Smyrna Parent readers for their recommendations on the “Best of….” and let the community share their favorites that way. This week, we asked about your favorite houses, streets or neighborhoods to see lights! Though the holidays can get a little crazy, there’s something wonderful about the simple pleasure of driving around your […]
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The Great Outdoors
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
I’ve seen several discussions about the best lights displays, and wanted to share some of our photos from a recent trip to the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, in case it helps anyone make some decisions about how to spend this last weekend before Christmas! I have to admit that I made the […]
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Weekend Fun
Weekend Fun, Holiday Edition
The listing below reflects those events going on in our community. For a look at the amazing holiday events happening in the Greater Atlanta Area and beyond, check out our Holiday Events listing. Friday Christmas House Arts and Crafts Show, Mableton. December 5 – 14 at Mable House Arts Center. Mable’s Tea Room, Mommy and […]
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Ultimate Holiday Guide
Interested in what’s happening in our community this holiday season? Look no further! This page will be updated frequently, so please check back! Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Events – Coming Soon! Thanksgiving Craft: Personalized Gratitude Candle Holder Guides & Listings THE Holiday Events Guide – Everything from what’s happening right in your neighborhood, to […]
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Arts & Crafts
Preschool Activities
Christmas Ornament + Printable Template
I love handmade ornaments. I would cover my whole Christmas tree in pipe cleaner candy canes and popsicle stick snowflakes if I could! Nothing is quite as sweet as child’s handmade decoration. Here’s an ornament you can make this holiday season. This craft is best suited for elementary aged children because of the scissor and […]
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The Great Outdoors
Worth The Drive
{Worth the Drive} Cedar Creek Cabins
One of the wonderful things about Georgia is the variety of great places it offers for visiting. Whether you have a week available for vacation, or just a weekend away, there’s a getaway option for everyone. My absolute favorite area of this state to visit is the North Georgia Mountains. They have it all up […]
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Marvel Universe LIVE!
This show preview is brought to you by Feld Entertainment. Calling all Superheros! Marvel Universe LIVE! is coming to Atlanta late-December with stops at both Phillips Arena and the Arena at Gwinnett Center. If you’re looking for that final “WOW” gift or need a brief break from candy canes and Santa, it’s time to round up […]
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Holiday Theater for the Whole Family
There’s nothing quite like the magic of a live performance, so we asked Jitterbug Performing Arts owner, Lindsay, to share her favorite holiday-themed plays that are perfect for the whole family. Whether this is your child’s first experience, or they’re an old pro, these shows are sure to create special holiday memories. Age recommendations are just suggestions. […]
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Parent Topics
Acts of Kindness for Toddlers & Young Kids
This week we’ve been making an effort to talk with our older daughter about things we are thankful for. So far, I have gathered that she is thankful for leaves (especially red ones), grass, gloves, firetrucks, dogs, and Dum-Dums from the doctor. It’s a start. I was thinking about ways to carry this gratitude through the […]
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{Thanksgiving Craft} Personalized Gratitude Candle Holder
As we race from Halloween straight to Christmas, it seems more important than ever to pause, breathe, and notice all there is to be thankful for. This craft is fun to make with your children (extra kid points for paint on their hands!), but best of all it can sit on your dinner table, or other […]
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