Atlanta Lifestyle

My Favorite Spots in Smyrna When I moved to Georgia as a kid, I remember having a hard time adjusting to a new state. As the years passed, I was still struggling to come to terms with not living in...

Going to the park has been a staple activity since my kids were babies. From stroller days to preschool playdates to hiking and biking as a family, we’ve explored much of what Cherokee County has to offer. Over the...

Daily outdoor play is an absolute must for our very active toddler. And because we’re always up for an adventure, this summer we’re seeking out the best toddler-friendly parks and playgrounds Gwinnett County has to offer. When it comes...

Metro-Atlanta has so many amazing places to discover with your kids- museums, theaters, parks, gardens- there is something for everyone! But those family adventures can get expensive! Over the years, we have made the most of our money by...

Summer is here! Which means spending extra money on camps and activities to keep the kiddos busy and happy for the 16 month Georgia summers.  So, in the spirit of mom-sisterhood, I’m sharing some of my favorite places for kid...

If you ask any mama navigating the tricky path of parenting a child with extra challenges (especially when those challenges are invisible to bystanders), she will probably tell you that family outings can be difficult. I know for myself, it was...

I love a good date night. Atlanta has a great nightlife and it seems like there is always a concert to attend, a special event going on, or a new restaurant to try. However, with a toddler and a baby...

Being a member of a local YMCA brings privileges to visit any YMCA in the Atlanta area. My family has been taking advantage of this member benefit this summer by touring the metro-Atlanta YMCA outdoor pools. Growing up in California, summers were...

"It's SO HOT!"  How many times do we hear this (or say it) each day? With record temperatures in Atlanta this summer, we've got to find some creative ways to cool off. Here are just a few ideas. Sweets - No...

I remember when he got the job offer. He'd applied sort of on a whim, for a job at a college in a town we'd never heard of. A dot on a map I'd never seen before. CARROLLTON. Two R's, Two L's. Not...