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 …
Visit The Birthplace of Cabbage Patch Dolls While Georgia is home to many interesting and famous attractions, many kids know the very best place to be. Cleveland, Georgia is the birthplace of the Cabbage Patch Doll and also the home of BabyLand General Hospital. BabyLand is an old doctor’s office devoted to birthing, caring for, …
Big Sandy Creek Dairy Farm – Madison, Georgia Life on a dairy farm can be explored with a tour of the Big Sandy Creek Dairy Farm in Madison, Georgia. An actual working dairy farm, Big Sandy Creek Dairy Farm is home to the first milking parlor in the state of Georgia. A visit to this …
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City Market in Savannah, Georgia The City Market in Savannah, Georgia is aptly called the “Art and Soul of Savannah” for good reason! It is full of areas to explore and hidden treasures lie around every single corner. It has a ton of art galleries, restaurants, stores, and opportunities for entertainment. It isn’t just one …
Douglass Theater in Macon, Georgia Finds New Life Back in its heyday, the Douglass Theater was the premiere movie theater and vaudeville hall for African-American citizens of Macon, Georgia. This theater hosted first-run films and serials along with some early jazz and blues greats performing on a nightly basis. Founded by the son of a …
Hay House – Macon, Georgia One of the most interesting houses to see when you are visiting Macon is the Johnston-Felton-Hay House. Built from 1855 to 1859 this Italian Renaissance Revival home was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. There are four levels and a three-story cupola making this 18,000 square foot house a …
Varieties & Brands of Baby Carriers There are so many baby carriers on the market, it would be a full-time job to try them all. So naturally, my experience is limited. I have worn the Bjorn, Ergo, Peanut Shell, Seven Slings, Infantino Sash Mei Tai, and the Infantino Ergonomic Carrier. I used many of them …
Each week, my daughter returns from preschool, clothes covered in dirt; from her grandma’s house stained from head to toe; from an outing with a friend, hands so dirty she could write her name with the grime under her fingernails. Apologies ensue. “I’m sorry she got so dirty.” or “I would have washed her if …
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What Is Almond Milk? The Dairy Alternative If you can’t eat dairy or choose not to for health or personal reasons, then you will probably want a viable alternative to cow’s milk. Whether it be for breakfast cereals, smoothies, or just any dish that requires milk, it’s great to have something that can replace the …
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered when all those spots and wrinkles showed up? Aging is something to be celebrated. But if your face is starting to look much older than your actual age, there might be some lifestyle factors at play that are speeding uptime. Here are nine reasons your face …
When my daughter was born, the world as I knew it disappeared over some distant evening rise, two tail-lights just going, going, gone. Becoming a parent is either something you want to do or it’s something you don’t want to do, but when it comes down to your life, you are still a little surprised …
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I care about teeth a whole bunch. It’s a thing. I’m happy to report that my kids have picked up my love of oral care; I mean, pretty much. So long as I keep a constant rotation of fun and fresh toothbrushes and remain heavily stocked in mouthwash and little rise cups, they’re all about …
DIY Shower Cleaner How many of you take a shower? I’m sure all of you do. And how many of you clean the shower while you are in the shower? Just me? I know what you are thinking, “there are chemicals! That sounds dangerous to your health!” Well I’m sorry to burst your bubble on …
This week’s post was inspired by one of the coolest cats I know. We were introduced to “Pete the Cat” earlier this year. He was our first Scholastic Book order. Do you remember the Scholastic Book Club? I loved it. I would pour over that thin little catalog every time and circle at least 10 …
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I may have developed a website, but at my core, I’m an “old school” parent. My son doesn’t have a tablet. We don’t have a DVD player in our car. You won’t find a video game console in our home. And I recently mentioned to my husband that my son is 6 years old and …
The Rising Cost Of Parenting “Dad, why does the tooth fairy give money for teeth?” Like all five-year-olds, my son Arthur was nothing if not inquisitive. I paused. I’d been through the standard Santa Claus questions and could discuss rocket-powered sleighs and how Santa could ingest a few hundred million cookies without throwing up. But …
You Are What You Eat He was always the worst-behaved child in the room. It didn’t matter where he went. Or when. Three-year-old Donald* simply couldn’t control himself — ever. “He was bouncing off the walls all the time,” recollects his mother, Annette. “I loved him dearly but couldn’t bear to be around him because …
Igniting Brilliance “Suzie started reading when she was a toddler, Billy was talking by 18 months, Bobby walked super early, and little Mary plays violin like a pro!” How many times have you heard another parent crow about their fabulous children? Maybe you’ve done it yourself. As parents, it’s hard to reign in our bursting …
Are you ready? Maybe for a flash flood? Earthquake? Tornado? Bioterrorist attack? This isn’t some doomsday scenario: it’s an actual question posed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. And the answer, for most people, is no. We can blame our lackadaisical attitude on the Mayans. Part of the reason why Atlanta families are so blasé …
In the event of an emergency, it’s entirely possible that help won’t reach you for a few days. For that reason, FEMA recommends creating a “Basic Disaster Kit” for home, work, and your car that can tide you over for roughly three days — the amount of time most agencies figure it will take to …
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Enjoy the Northeast Georgia Wine Trail Visit the many wineries of the new North Georgia Wine Country. Explore the beautiful vineyards and taste the new varieties that are winning awards for superlative wine. Northeast Georgia is home to award-winning wineries and is becoming a well-known wine destination. Visitors can taste local favorites, like Muscadine and …
Historic Gainesville, Lake Lanier Islands, and the many lovely towns of Hall County offer lake fun, motorsports, golf, relaxing mountain scenery, antiques and shopping, beautiful resorts, hotels, bed & breakfast inns, and a plethora of recreational opportunities. Nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, bordered by the shores of Lake Lanier, home to …
Districts of Savannah Savannah’s famous Historic District comprises several distinctly different Historic Districts that have come to be encompassed by the overall designation of the Savannah Historic District. These descriptions feature the four districts that lie within the downtown area, although there are several others in areas a bit further from the central downtown neighborhoods. …
Savannah’s famous historic houses are fine, often breathtaking, examples of the best that architecture has ever produced. Built between the early 1800s through the birth of the 20th Century, these houses–Federal, Neo-Gothic, English Regency, Steamboat Gothic, and Victorian mansions, and petite Victorian cottages–are the buildings that make Historic Savannah the city we love today. Andrew …
Drive 20 minutes east of Savannah, Georgia, through a few miles of wide sky and salt marshes. This is where you’ll find Tybee Island — perhaps the most laid-back location on the southeastern coast. On this uniquely charming island, nature lovers mingle with movie stars, bird watchers with good ol’ boys. Pirate raids are regular …
