Activities

I know we don’t know each other, but if we’re going to be friends, you should know that I love to celebrate… anything! I don’t like reserving birthday cake exclusively for birthday parties, and I think that if you...

Summertime in Atlanta means afternoon heat, unexpected thunderstorms, and tantrums from my toddler when he hears he can't go outside right now. Fortunately, we're prepared--and so are you! Here are 5 activities for toddlers that are easy, require very...

After college, I rarely took trips to the library. Once I had my first little one, this drastically changed and once again the library became a regular stomping ground. I discovered the library was an amazing haven for kids...

Y'all.  It's hot as blazes outside. I mean Y'ALL: it's stupid hot. And don't even get me started on the humidity (ugh...). So what's a mama to do when these little people you made are all stir crazy and...

Swimming! A fun staple of hot summer days for kiddos and parents living in the south—especially this year, as most of us spent the last several months cooped up inside with limited excursions. Since swimming is one of the...

3, 2, 1…School is out for SUMMER!!!! The end of school year brings excitement and joy to all! There are so many things to celebrate but most importantly being promoted to a new grade. It is a great sense...

School’s out for summer! We should be excited, right? Who doesn’t love summer? Stay-at-home moms may not be quite as excited, though. All of a sudden, we are spending all day long, five days a week trying to keep...

Or 3 Reasons Not to do the Adventure Course at Callaway Gardens My nine-year-old daughter’s favorite shows are Survivor and American Ninja Warrior, so maybe it’s my fault she’s been begging to go ziplining. She’s an adrenaline junkie by proxy....

Halloween is my family's favorite holiday. We love everything about it: making costumes, decorating, watching scary movies, the weather. And of course, for the kiddo, the best part is Trick-or-Treating. When else do you and your friends get to stay...

Growing up in Florida, I loved to swim. Now that I have a daughter, I can’t wait to teach her how to swim and enjoy hot summer days cooling off in a pool. However, at one year old, my...