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Local Thanksgiving Events
We published our Holiday Events Listing nice and early for the planners…and those who already have their Pandora Christmas station blasting (you know who you are!), but it’s time to give Thanksgiving some much needed love. Here is a combo post — you’ll get all of the Thanksgiving-specific events happening near us, plus the usual Weekend Fun […]
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Santa Claus is coming to Cobb!
And in the case of Town Center, he’s already here for all of you early birds who want your photos and Christmas cards ordered before Thanksgiving! These are his traditional, long-term locations, but he’ll also make special appearances at many of our local events, which you can find here. Town Center at Cobb Mall: 11/1/15 – […]
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The Smyrna Parent Holiday Event Guide
Regardless of what types of activities you enjoy with your family, there is bound to be something you’ll enjoy and that will fit your budget this holiday season in the Greater Atlanta area (and beyond). Below, we’ve compiled one of the most extensive lists out there for family-friendly winter holiday activities! *Drive times are estimated […]
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Swim Revolution — How swimming through the winter gave this mom the summer she deserved!
I think by now many of you have heard of the incredible team at Swim Revolution. But I know some parents still have concerns about their children being too young, too afraid, or who simply feel that swimming belongs in the summer. Here’s an awesome personal review to remind us why this is actually […]
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Halloween Events
Happy Halloween! I know most people have their plans locked down, but I’m still seeing a few questions on facebook about what’s going on today/tonight, so I thought I’d get this posted! Spooky Dragonfly Festival. 10am – 5pm. Dragonfly Boutique, Concord Rd, Smyrna. Crafts, face painting, local artists, food, trick or treating, and more will […]
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Halloween Happenings
We told you about all the great fall festivals and local pumpkin patches last week, so now here is Part 2 — all of the local Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween events happening at the end of the month! Get the kids (and yourself) dressed up for some Halloween fun! {Many of the church-based events are seeking […]
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Born Still and Still Parenting
When a baby is born in America there is usually a lot of fuss. Showers or “sprinkles” have been thrown, registries registered and every need anticipated for the new addition. Then, after the baby arrives, there are “sip and sees,” home visits, relatives who move in to help for a few weeks and definitely the […]
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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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