"So, what's on the agenda for today?"
He asks me this question every morning as we get ready...
He showers, shaves, gets all handsome and fancy, smelling good in his collared shirts and slacks, while I put on the cleanest pair...
As I said in Summer Reading Programs for Kids, reading is one of my favorite things. And summer reading is definitely NOT just for kids! I love crafting my summer reading list every year, trying to find books that...
When I found out we were moving to Atlanta, Georgia, I started perusing the internet trying to figure out what area we should make our home. My husband had only been in the Atlanta airport, and I hadn’t been...
I have this indistinct vision of the type of adults I hope my children will someday become. For starters, I hope they will be kind to themselves when they make mistakes, see things from other’s perspectives, and be able...
I sat in my doctor’s office staring at the test. Willing with eye daggers for two pink lines to appear. Praying silently that my doctor would say those two words I really wanted to hear, “It’s positive.” And when...
My heart broke as a mom this week: The sources of that pain generated far from Atlanta -- 2,500 miles away in Palo Alto and 500 miles away in Orlando -- but I felt a crushing pain in my...
I was in the checkout line at Publix the other day and overheard the 20-something’s phone conversation in front of me. She was chatting away at how “terrible the service was,” at what I presumed to be her favorite...
Summer and early fall are perfect for exploring nature with your little ones. North metro-Atlanta is home to many streams, rivers, parks, and trails that make it easy to get outdoors and get dirty! Next time you (and your kids)...
With all the hustle, have you taken a moment to stop and think what's really important this summer?
I miss my kiddos during the school year. I feel like they are gone all day, every day. Even when they get home, things...
Five years ago if someone had asked me if I could see myself living in the south, raising my family, and enjoying the relaxed pace; my northern soul would have yelled out a resounding "NO!" Yet here I am,...
In + Around ATL
Guide to Winter Hikes and Nature Walks Around Atlanta
Winter in Atlanta offers a beautiful opportunity to explore the outdoors without the intense heat and humidity of summer.
While most people think of summer...
