Whether you are new to Savannah or just visiting, Historic River Street is a must-see! Beautiful shops dot the riverfront, street performers provide live entertainment, and the aroma of fresh-baked pralines fills the air! Whether you’re a local, a tourist, or something in between, nothing quite compares to a leisurely walk down River Street. Walk …
Atlanta Historic Houses & Gardens Step back in time in one of the country’s finest history museums, 2 historic homes on the National Register, a Research Archives, and 33 acres of beautiful period gardens to experience the people and events that have shaped Atlanta and the South. Swan House Lavishly decorated with most of its …
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In my family, we are Disney people, through and through. My husband and I even honeymooned at Disney World. But when we decided we couldn’t wait any longer for our three kids to get some Disney theme park magic in their lives, I’ll admit we were very afraid. I mean, just taking all three to …
Imagination & Creativity in Children’s Development It doesn’t take too much to understand why children love their smartphones and why they want to have them as soon as they learn to talk (more or less). Smartphones can be fun. I know this may sound frivolous or even careless, but if we had smartphones when I …
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If you’re looking into music lessons for your child, you’ll find a lot of options. You can take group lessons, private lessons, lessons online, or you can even throw some YouTube tutorials at them. All of these options have their merits and their drawbacks, but for now let’s look into group lessons versus private lessons. …
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Inexpensive Beginner Bass Buying Guide Now that we have talked about how to buy a beginning bass in the previous blog post, let’s talk about a few specific basses that we recommend be your first buy. These are inexpensive and yet outstanding basses for beginning as well as intermediate players. In our next blog post …
Inexpensive Beginner Trumpets Buying Guide Looking for your first trumpet? Before you go out and spend a fortune, take a look at these amazing bargains. All the busy work of looking for a great deal on your first trumpet has already been done. These are all great sounding, and great looking, instruments. Get ready to …
You’ve finally found a music teacher that is the right price, at the right location, and at the right time, but is the teacher the right teacher for you or your child? If you’re paying for music lessons, your goal is to actually get better not just to take music lessons right? Then you need …
Inexpensive Beginner Saxophone Buyers Guide So you’ve always wanted to play the saxophone, but you can’t afford an instrument? Imagine finding a new instrument, with all the bells and whistles, for under $300. Yup, the deals are out there. You just have to find them. If you still don’t know what you’re looking for, check …
Inexpensive Beginner Violins – Buyers Guide You can find beginner violins starting at sixty dollars all the way through the thousands. While swimming through the ocean of information on the internet it’s hard to find a great first violin. Trust me, I understand. Before you decide how much money you’re going to spend, make sure …
Buy Affordable Beginner Drum Sets Are you looking to buy a beginner drum set but not sure which set to go with? First you want to consider what size of a set you are looking for. Like some other instruments, drum sets come in different sizes: children’s drums, junior drums, and full size drums. De …
Buying a keyboard can be a daunting task. To simplify the process, we have done the research for you. Below are some examples of keyboards at different price ranges that will work well for the beginning piano student. We have searched the web for the best prices on the below mentioned keyboards. Casio-CTK3200 – This …
Buy an Affordable Beginning Guitar Beginner guitars are the most affordable instruments around. There’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars on a guitar if you have never strummed a chord before! We have scoured the internet to find the best deals on great beginning guitars for you or your child. Remember, these guitars aren’t …
What do Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and almost every other famous composer/performer have in common? They all had talented musicians for parents that taught and exposed them to music from birth. In our modern culture it’s very rare that you hear of a child starting with music classes before the age of 5. Experts agree that …
Parent Sit in on Kids Music Lessons Your kids are taking music lessons, so you finally get a break for an hour right? Wrong! In my many years of teaching, I can only think of one or two parents that have actually sat in on music lessons. Usually this lasts for the first month or …
What age should a child start piano lessons? There are varying thoughts on the subject. Many teachers feel very strongly that a student must know their numbers, letters, and how to read first. These teachers usually feel comfortable teaching a student as young as 5. Of course this varies by teacher, but you’ll be able …
Summer is right around the corner and that means great food and family time are near. Wouldn’t it be great to be prepared with some handy barbecuing recipes up your sleeve? We’ve scoured the web to find the best grilling recipes for our Georgia natives, and we have come up with three recipes you’ll fall …
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Looking for free or cheap, low cost activities in Atlanta? Browse our list of family-friendly activities around Atlanta that won’t put a strain on the wallet. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022. Autrey Mill, located in Alpharetta, has miles of walking trails, a Heritage Village with …
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Unique Atlanta Attractions Atlanta has tons of popular tourist attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium (the world’s largest), The World of Coke and art museums. But sometimes you are looking for something a bit more unique. Want to know where the locals go when they want to show off their city? Check out some of these …
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Blue Ridge – The Jewel of North Georgia Blue Ridge could easily be described in one word: Majestic. Of course, there is much more to say about this beautiful region of Georgia. With the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rugged natural charm of the surrounding region, it is not surprising that the market here is …
If you like outdoor adventures and you happen to have some time in Atlanta then there are a few things that you could try out. Bear in mind that some of these adventures require a certain level of fitness, while others are slightly more extreme and certainly not for the faint of heart. So what …
Best Places in Atlanta for Music Fans Over the years the music scene of Atlanta has hosted some fairly prominent artists, and the performances that you’ll find in this city cut across genres and are a diverse mix of sounds. If you’re into music and you have time to spare in Atlanta then it would …
Best Southern Food in Atlanta Atlanta is a city that is renowned for its Southern hospitality, and needless to say that includes the delicious Southern cuisine that can be found in various restaurants, bars and diners. For any visitor, it is certainly worth taking the time to at least sample a taste of the good …
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How long does it take for chamomile tea to work? It’s been a long-time home remedy for relaxation and sleep. Online, everywhere from Yahoo Answers to Dr. Oz seems to claim that chamomile is a surefire sleep aid. Among all non-prescription sleep aids, chamomile is one of the most popular. But research is not able …
The High Museum As one of the nation’s leading art museums, Atlanta’s High Museum of Art boasts more than 11,000 pieces of classic and contemporary art. The High Museum, also commonly referred to as simply the High, is a department under the Woodruff Arts Center. Originally The Atlanta Art Association Founded in 1905 as the …
The Mansion on Peachtree shines like a beacon along Buckhead’s prestigious Peachtree Road, beckoning you home. Forty-two tower residences and three garden villas offer luxurious, unparalleled living for Buckhead’s most affluent residents. This residence also features 127 luxury hotel rooms which are situated in a 42-story building in the affluent neighborhood of Buckhead. Designed by …
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Standing as a beacon in historic Marietta Square, the newly restored Earl Smith Strand Theatre is poised to, once again, offer audiences films and live entertainment. Originally built in 1935 as an art deco movie house, the Strand Theatre was the premier theatre in Cobb. As newer movie houses moved in, business began to suffer …
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Lily Propagation Plants by their very nature want to multiply and get larger, create seeds and spread. Lilies are masters at creating copies of themselves or creating new variations. Few types of plants have such a variety of ways to multiply, be it by clones or by seeds. All parts of the Lily seem to …
Make your plans to visit Atlanta when you will be able to see the Atlanta Braves at a home game and make your trip truly special. The Braves arrived in Atlanta in 1966. They are the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in America. They are one of today’s 30 Major League franchises who fielded …
Callaway Gardens – Pine Mountain, Georgia Part nature preserve, part vacation resort, Callaway Gardens is a spectacular 35,000-square-foot complex nestled on 13,000 acres of beautiful Georgia countryside in the Appalachian Mountains. Home of the world’s largest azalea display, one of North America’s biggest butterfly conservatories. The gardens are also home to a magnificent vegetable garden …
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Andersonville National Historic Site – Andersonville, Georgia This is a 515-acre park developed in honor of all those from the Civil War that were imprisoned here. The difficult life for the prisoners and those that were guarding them is commemorated at this park. Located in Sumter County the camp was chosen as the location for …
