Holidays + Seasons

Read Across America Day is March 2nd--Dr. Seuss's birthday! It's a day devoted to bringing people and books together. Reading is oh-so-important for all of us, and especially for kids. (We know this!) Reading and talking about books helps...

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...

***Update: On Thursday, June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, enshrining June 19 as the national day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.*** Sometimes referred to as "Black Independence Day",...

There are 181 National Days in the month of October alone. That's the length of an entire school year, which makes for an average of 6 things to celebrate every day! Now, I'm your typical over-planner, under-achiever. (Why, no,...

I hope I don’t speak only for myself when I say, since I’m a southern gal born and raised, one thing I don’t do is cold. I’ll take one snow day every year and then it can go back...

Who :: Atlanta Area families who still believe in Santa ;)  What :: An afternoon of fun! Including holiday crafts for kids, cookies and a hot chocolate bar for the entire family and photos with Santa! Where :: Jitterbug Performing Arts (1125 Concord Road SE...

 Oh, summer...I’m going to miss you. There was a time when I dreaded you. Please don’t be offended - it was me, not you. As the mom of four small people, school days used to be my saving grace. It...

Birthdays, holidays, grandparents with shopping addictions, oh my! Ask any momma out there what presents to get for her kiddos, and you'll likely get a blunt, firm, "NOTHING. THEY HAVE ENOUGH." Unfortunately, this response is often laughed off and...

Have you ever wished you could have an amazing cookie spread to showcase to your family and friends during the holidays? My Italian God Mother always has an elaborate cookie table, all homemade which takes her weeks to prepare....

When it comes to holiday shopping, busy schedules and traffic always put a damper on the be merry part.  We thought we would do a little work for you and showcase some of our favorite places (online too) that have...