Mom Issues
The kids DO notice. Why putting the kids to bed is so important.
Whether it’s from being tired, sick, or sick and tired; the kids do notice when you aren’t spending time with them before bed. It all started innocently enough…we have 4 biological children and 1 sort of adopted college son. Our biological children are 11, 9, 7 and 18 months. We have lost two […]
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Events
Weekend Fun, March 21 – 23
Friday Kindermart. 9:30 – 8pm. (Strollers welcome after 11am) Smyrna First United Methodist Church. Expanded space and added sellers. Load up on books, toys and all the baby equipment you never knew you needed. All 4 Kids Consignment Sale – East Cobb. 9:30 – 8pm. (Strollers welcome after 11am). 400 Sellers and bargains galore. Clothes, toys, […]
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{One Mom’s Opinion} When is your family complete?
Some decisions in life are clear and straightforward. They usually come with a choice between A and B and can be made without a whole lot of effort. However, when it comes to major life decisions about things like health, family, money, and work, those conversations become intensely complicated. And sometimes the decision just never […]
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Worth The Drive
{Worth the Drive} Golden Isles
The first family vacation that I remember vividly was to the Cloister on Sea Island when I was 7 years old. It was 10 days of sun, diving for sand dollars, bingo, milkshakes, and reading comic books during the brief cooling afternoon showers. It became a family tradition, one that today, 35 plus years […]
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Events
Weekend Fun, March 14 – 16
Friday American Girl’s Truly Talented You Workshop. 4pm. Barnes & Noble, Cumberland. Join us for an event inspired by American Girls newest Girl of the Year, Isabelle Palmer. At this event, girls will learn about Isabelle and how to recognize, appreciate and celebrate their own special talents. Recommended for girls 8 – 12. Lent Family Fish […]
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Health
Local Swim Lessons
The jonquils are blooming, we’ve sprung forward and it’s time to start thinking about sunshine and warmer weather. That means it’s also time to start thinking about pools and beaches and water safety for the summer months. Several options for local swim lessons are listed below. Please note that though they are listed here, Smyrna […]
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
Koru Massage Therapy 2900 Paces Ferry Rd., Building D, Atlanta Offers pre and postnatal massage, doula services, and Hypnobabies Childbirth Classes 404-492-8582 This article discusses some of the lesser known postpartum mood disorders that you may experience after the birth of your child. There are also a number of resources included (articles, support groups, and actual […]
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Events
Weekend Fun, March 7 – 9
Friday Cumberland Community Church MOPS Consignment Sale. 9:30am – 7pm. 110 Sports Ave SE, Smyrna. Cumberland Community Church MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) holds a semi-annual sale each Fall and Spring. There will be over 200 sellers from all over Atlanta and the space features wide-open spaces for shopping with strollers. There will be high-quality, gently used clothing in […]
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{Worth the Drive} Savannah, GA
Like Charleston, Savannah is another short trip that offers plenty for both parents and young kids. To me, the best part about Savannah is that the trip through town to go eat or shop can be as much fun as your ultimate destination. The city provides endless squares with fountains, statues, gazebos, and the like […]
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Arts & Crafts
Holiday
{Craft} St. Patrick’s Day Rainbows
When I think of Saint Patrick’s Day, I think of rainbows. I’ll choose the gorgeous colors of a rainbow over a leprechaun any day. Here’s a fun way to use ingredients you already have in your kitchen to make salt dough rainbows. This is a good project for a rainy day since it takes a […]
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