Weekend Fun
Weekend Events, July 11 – 13
Friday Chick-fil-A Cow Appreciation Day and Fun Run. All day. Fun Run specific to Vinings location. Visit Chick-fil-A dressed like a cow and receive free food. A partial costume gets you a free entree. A full costume gets a free meal. At 6:30 the 1 mile fun run starts from the Publix parking lot. Pre […]
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Health
Parent Topics
Common Car Seat Errors to Avoid
Since this blog is about local events and activities, I haven’t written anything very personal or anything that’s left me feeling vulnerable or exposed. But about a month ago, I had a “great” idea about a car seat safety post that made me pretty nervous. We just purchased 2 new car seats for the girls […]
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Monthly Recap
Smyrna Parent June Recap
It’s really unbelievable to me that June is already over, but the calendar is insisting it’s true! So, here we go with Smyrna Parent’s June recap! Our most popular posts for the month include: This awesome Father’s Day DIY frame and printable. The frame can be done at any time for any occasion, so don’t […]
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Parent Topics
Out-of–the-Box Ideas to Get Some Exercise (With a Baby In Tow)
I feel like being able to get a good workout in is way harder as a parent than it was pre-baby. Regardless of the reason (childcare, budget for a gym membership, clingy child, personal preference, or just shall we say overall tiredness), our bodies and minds still need a little exercise (you know, other than […]
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Weekend Fun
Weekend Events, June 27 – 29
Friday A Wrinkle in Time – The Musical. 7pm. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 490 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock. Join Lolek’s Storytellers in their fifth production, A Wrinkle in Time – The Musical. Original script and music score. Join Meg, her 5 year old little brother, Charles Wallace, and their new friend, Calvin O’Keefe, as they are swept into an adventure led by […]
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Arts & Crafts
Preschool Activities
DIY Giant Bubbles
I love those blog posts that describe fun crafts and activities that can be done with items you already have in your home. But, well, this particular blog post is absolutely, exactly nothing like that. You will have to work to get these amazing bubbles. And if you order the supplies online, your Amazon “recommended” list […]
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Weekend Fun
Weekend Events, June 20 – 22
Friday Friday Film Fun. 2pm. Smyrna Public Library. The Nut Job, rated PG. Cobb County Classic Rodeo. 8pm. Jim Miller Park. Bull riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie down roping and barrel racing. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cobb County Sheriff Mounted Patrol Unit. Adults $15.00; Children $12.00; Under 5 Free. Parking is $3. […]
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Education
Nature Study for Kids
Forget pinning cool things online for enrichment activities….just get outside and study nature! Are you feeling overwhelmed with finding enrichment ideas for your kids? Sometimes it can be difficult trying to be sure that your kids are exposed to many different things, and sometimes we can overlook the beauty right outside our door. Nature study: a […]
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Weekend Fun
Weekend Events – Father’s Day
Friday Saturday Smyrna Fresh Produce Market. 8am – 12pm. Smyrna First Baptist (Market Village). Michaels Kids’ Club. 10am, 10:30, 11, 11:30. All Michaels locations. Dad & I Build with Legos. 11am. Switzer Library (Marietta). Bring your Dad (or other special adult) to the Switzer Library. We are serving rootbeer and pretzels and building with legos. Donuts with […]
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Smyrna Voices
{Smyrna Voices} For the Dads
There are certain qualities in a father that mean the most to me. First, I think a father should provide unconditional love. A father should encourage their child to be a critical and independent thinker. A father should inspire their child to be a dreamer and follow those dreams, no matter where in the world […]
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