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?).
Three Classic Halloween Arts and Crafts Projects with Kids
As quite possibly Atlanta’s least crafty mom, I’ve practically made an art out of avoiding arts and crafts. Until recently, my kiddos were perfectly satisfied with the projects they did at preschool, and I...
Where to Play Putt Putt Around Atlanta
Miniature golf or Putt Putt is a good time at just about any age!
Whether you’re looking for a fun afternoon with your family or a date night with your partner, we’ve put together...
Celebrating Friendship :: National New Friends Day
“Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the other’s gold.”
Celebrating Friendship:: National New Friends Day
If you dig deep enough, you probably remember the song from childhood. And you may even...
Halloween Décor Bingo – Free Printable
Does your neighborhood or residential area go all out on Halloween décor?
Are you spooked as you drive down the street just by the sight of some of your neighbors Halloween themed homes? Whether you’re prepping...
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,...
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...
Where to Donate Items In and Around Atlanta
Our kids frequently outgrow their clothes. Sometimes WE outgrow clothes... Circumstances change, and those stylish pencil skirts no longer have a place in our stay-at-home mom world or our new permanent work from home...
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...
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...
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...