Activities

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...

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...

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...

To me, there is nothing better than turning on the radio and hearing some Rob Base or a little Naughty by Nature. I love my old school radio station. But in the last year, I have been getting more...

One of my favorite things about homeschooling is the fact that there are many days when I don't get out of my pajamas until after lunch. But one of my OTHER favorite things about homeschooling is the fact that we...

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...

{Disclosure :: Atlanta Area Moms Blog is partnering with Goldfish Swim School-Johns Creek for this sponsored post. That said, we are dedicated to bringing you brands that we love and the thoughts and opinions are my own.} Spring Break has...

A Family-Friendly Free Ride in Atlanta I have many goals in life, contrary to what my children think. Among them: to be on the Ellen show during the Christmas season, to once again fit into my prom dress from Senior...

I was listening to NPR the other day, and a piece came on about a new app called "Brighten." You can send virtual compliments to loved ones with it. The creator was inspired by a "Compliment Box" that he...

Ah, winter. It's my favorite season to curl up with a good book or 5, make a pot of coffee in the middle of the afternoon, and relax. By myself. Of course, sometimes the 3 kids have something to...