Holidays + Seasons

Gratitude, thankfulness, grateful. These are words that come to mind as Thanksgiving nears. Naturally, I think of myself as a grateful person, but after the latest tragedies that have struck our nation (hurricanes, and shootings, and wildfires, and more), I've...

February celebrates a number of special events: Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, but it also hosts one lesser-known holiday that's important for your kids' health:  National Children's Dental Health Month! Photo Courtesy of the American Dental Association My 7-month-old has...

It’s that time of year!! Class parties and teacher gifts! I love this time of year. I’ve talked to both parents and teachers to get gift ideas for myself and other parents who may not know what to give...

Come on mamas, let's be honest. We may be embarking on the most special time of year, but all of that magic brings its share of overhead. With each holiday meal and pretty decoration comes a level of expectation....

As quite possibly Atlanta’s least crafty mom, I’ve practically made an art out of avoiding arts and crafts. Until recently, my kiddos were perfectly satisfied with the projects they did at preschool, and I was grateful to outsource a...

It's time for a love fest for Valentine's Day! While I'll be shipping care packages to my college kids, I have found some unique Valentine's ideas for you to celebrate at home with your family or in your child's...

I don’t know about you, but I love hearing that I’m doing a good job as a parent. And since part of being a good parent means that my kids may not love every decision I make, sometimes I...

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...

‘Tis the season. Holiday party invitations are starting to roll in and annual family photos are imminent. Meanwhile, you consider yourself lucky to have time to dab on a little lip gloss in the morning without a little one...

Mother's Day is upon us. A day of flowers, fancy brunches, and taking the time to tell the mothers in our lives how much we appreciate them.  But it’s also a day fraught with emotions for many people. Those who...