Jill
Jill is an adventure-loving, iced coffee-drinking, recovering perfectionist and mom of two. After a number of years and adventures in Washington, D.C., she moved back home to Georgia and settled in Woodstock. Jill lives with her husband, two sweet littles—a thoughtful, loquacious 5-year-old and a fearless 3-year-old ready to take on (over?) the world—and her fur-st born hound, Apollo. Jill is a part-time photographer, writer, digital marketer, and a full-time mom (aren’t we all?).
Atlanta Fall Guide :: Where to Go Apple Picking
Apple picking is a fall staple for so many families, and a short drive from Atlanta to North Georgia brings you plenty of options! Pick an orchard and pick some apples!
B.J. Reece Orchards
Location: Ellijay,...
Dinner Table Questions to Hear More About Your Kid’s Day
We’ve all been there. “How was your day, kiddo?” “Good!” (or, if your child is a teen and no longer an enthusiastic elementary school kid, it might end with “fine” instead).
As much as I...
Three Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails Near Woodstock, Georgia
With two active kiddos—currently two and four—finding ways to help them expend energy has become something of a mission for our family (with a decent nap as the big payout). We love playgrounds and...
3 Gin-Based Cocktails for Summer
With the temperatures rising and the sun shining, there's no better time than summer to enjoy a refreshing cocktail.
From classic drinks to more creative concoctions, when it comes to summer sipping, gin-based cocktails are...
Cost-Effective Things to Do Around Atlanta This Summer
As moms, we’re always looking for ways to keep our kids happy and active (without destroying the house, preferably), and with 65 days of uninterrupted summer fun (but who’s counting?) we could all use...
Beach Trip Packing List for Kids
My family just returned from six straight days of playing in the sun and the sand, and after years of braving the beach with fussy toddlers who struggled to nap and babies who munched...
Taking Quality Photos of Your Kids at Home
There are few things in life that bring me more joy than flipping through photos of my kids.
Yes, they’re still young and I’m still deep in the trenches of motherhood (age three is no...
Affirmations for Moms and Kids
I don’t know about you, but I love hearing that I’m doing a good job as a parent. And since part of being a good parent means that my kids may not love every...
Guide to Atlanta Winter Events
Guide to Atlanta Winter Events
Your kids have unwrapped the gifts and played with the toys...and let us guess. Now they are saying they are already bored by them! It's cold outside, which means they...
A Cozy Night In for New Year’s Eve
Back in my early 20s, PK (that is, pre-kids) I loved a good night out for New Year’s Eve. I loved getting dressed up and feeling fancy for a loud, fun night out with...