Holidays + Seasons

My son just finished his first year of college and is living in New York City this summer for an internship. One of the things I love to do when I don't see my kids for a long time...

The Atlanta Area Moms Blog is thrilled to bring you this essential summer series. We are grateful for our partners at Goldfish Swim School - Johns Creek to help keep our families safe this summer!  Water Safety 101 Summertime means trips...

I’ve always loved the beginning of a new year. It’s a time when everything is still decorated with all the colorful lights and poinsettias left over from the holidays, yet the stress of gifting and traveling and feasting is...

I am not that into Halloween. I don't even really know what All Hallows Eve means, though I imagine its somehow loosely related to Dia De Los Muertos. The costumes, the spooky decor, the pumpkins, the spiderwebs. It makes...

Sunday, July 28 is Parents’ Day. This is my first year ever hearing of the holiday. It was created in 1994 under President Bill Clinton. Mothers are celebrated in May and fathers are celebrated in June. National Parents' Day...

Covid-19 has certainly thrown everything for a loop. From work, to social engagements, and date nights, there has been a definite adjustment to daily life. When  I focus on the positive, there is one thing that happened - our...

Looking for some great light displays in the Atlanta area? Whether you are looking for major attraction light displays or more local neighborhood/house displays, we have created a must-see list for you of some of our favorites.  Atlanta Holiday Guide...

I was recently a guest emcee for a Give a Folk storytelling event to benefit The Sandwich Project, a local charity that addresses food insecurities in our community. The theme was, fittingly, food, and the tellers' stories touched on...

Do you live OTP? Specifically north OTP? Here's a list of fun family activities to bring on Fall this October! Woodstock Downtown Woodstock Scarecrow Walk (All  of October) One of our kids favorite things to do is to go to downtown Woodstock and...

Fall is one of the best times to be a runner in Atlanta! The temperatures are cooler, the fall colors are coming out, and there are so many race opportunities to enjoy. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly...