Sledding Down Stone Mountain
January 31, 2010 by Sherri Smith Brown
Filed under Sherri Smith Brown, Travel
At Stone Mountain Park’s Snow Mountain, you can fulfill those urges to hurl a snowball, tube down a thrilling hill, or build your own Frosty the snow person.
Read More...Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park
January 19, 2010 by Sherri Smith Brown
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Gliding across frozen Lake Sullivan in Indianapolis is a thing of the past for me, but outdoor ice skating fun can be had at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
Read More...Savannah’s Secret Gardens
January 17, 2010 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under Garden Views, Travel
My husband and I just celebrated “milestone” birthdays. I won’t tell you which milestone but let’s just say the number puts us definitely into the senior category! Rather than commiserate, we decided to commemorate the occasion with a trip to Savannah to enjoy the historic district and the natural beauty of this coastal area.
The historic [...]
First few months of the year are great time to travel
December 28, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do
The first few months of the year are a fantastic time for savvy travelers to find great deals on airfare, hotels and attractions while simultaneously experiencing top destinations in a whole new way.
Read More...Take better travel photos
December 21, 2009 by Joyce Beverly
Filed under Travel
You don’t have to be a pro to take better photos. Practice and experiment before your trip so when you’re out there, you can give it your best shot.
Read More...Tips for safe winter driving
December 18, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Travel
Winter weather poses unique challenges for drivers. Before heading out onto snowy or icy streets, take a few minutes to refresh your memory on how to drive safely in wintery conditions.
Read More...Madeline’s Christmas at The Legacy Theatre
December 8, 2009 by Sherri Smith Brown
Filed under Sherri Smith Brown, Travel
Exposing young children to the cultural arts is easy when there are theaters as polished and professional as The Legacy Theatre here in Fayette County, Georgia.
Read More...Walking through Muir Woods
November 29, 2009 by Sherri Smith Brown
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I have walked through Muir Woods National Monument twice in my lifetime – once in the summer of 1984, more recently this past summer. This second trip reminded me how unique, inspiring and changeless this peaceful old-growth forest of redwoods is.
Read More...The Road to Tara celebrates 70th anniversary of GWTW
November 13, 2009 by Joyce Beverly
Filed under Things to Do
On December 11 and 12, The Road To Tara Museum will open its doors for FREE to the public for a two day event celebrating the 70th anniversary of the movie premiere of Gone With The Wind. And their gift shop is offering 20% off all purchases except the limited edition GWTW DVDs both days.
Read More...Riding Pricilla The Pink Pig in Atlanta
November 6, 2009 by Sherri Smith Brown
Filed under Sherri Smith Brown, Travel
The lines are long, it’s expensive, and once aboard, it goes pretty quickly, but riding Pricilla the Pink Pig in Atlanta at Christmas is a family tradition.
Read More...Annual Artist Market in Newnan This Weekend
November 2, 2009 by Krista Franks
Filed under Things to Do, Thoughts of Home
Newnan Coweta Art Association’s 41st Annual Artist Market
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The Newnan Coweta Art Association will host its 41st Annual Christmas Market this coming weekend. Come do a little Christmas shopping and see some beautiful artwork by talented local artists in various mediums including painting, photography and jewelry.
The artist market will take place at the Historic Newnan Railroad [...]
Babyland General Hospital and Cabbage Patch Kids
October 29, 2009 by Sherri Smith Brown
Filed under Sherri Smith Brown, Travel
Over the years, I’ve made a number of trips with my daughters to Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia, to search through the cabbage patch and adopt one of Xavier Roberts’ Cabbage Patch Kids.
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