A Butterfly in Pennsylvania

While on our recent vacation to visit family in Pennsylvania we had the most extraordinary thing happen. My mother-in-law found some really cool caterpillars on the dill plants in her garden. I had just bought a bug catcher for Kiersten who is three so we put the caterpillars and some dill in and decided to [...]

97 Days (and Ways) to Play

Last Saturday night, after the kids were in bed, I decided to head to McDonald’s for an ice cream.  So what?  It was a craving.  Anyway, as I flipped on the light at the front door, I caught a glimpse of something black and ropelike lying just beyond my potted plants.  It was a snake.  I caught my breath, [...]

Room For Two…

So, I’m talking to my friend the other day, and she tells me she just found out she is four months pregnant!  That is hilarious (well, not for her)!  She’s trying to get everything worked out with her job and her life in general.  They live in a three bedroom, as many people do.  So [...]

Fayette women share great birthday party ideas

With great weather and more laid-back schedules, summer is a great time for parents to get creative with kids’ birthday parties. Our inner Martha Stewart can shine and we can create a party that our children will tell their children about. Throwing a great party doesn’t have to mean spending tons of money; use your [...]

Get Outside – Dirt Makes Your Kids Smarter

If you still aren’t convinced that children who spend a good amount of time outside are healthier, then you need to consider the new study that reveals bacteria found in the soil not only lowers depression and anxiety but can also make your kids smarter! This new research, according to Science Daily, indicates “exposure to [...]

Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway

I’ve always wanted to travel the length of the Blue Ridge Parkway, but driving any portion affords stunning views and a history lesson in Appalachian culture.

PTCRC’s Summer Series

Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle – for both adults and kids. Inactive kids become inactive adults, who then develop a high risk for coronary artery disease and the like.  As adults we need to set a good example by being physically active ourselves and providing plenty of opportunities for our kids [...]

Discovering Cowpens National Battlefield

Stopping at state welcome centers helps me find interesting side trip gems, such as Cowpens National Battlefield, a Revolutionary War site in South Carolina.

All’s Well at the Georgia Renaissance Festival!

The King and Queen are back in court at the Georgia Renaissance Festival with its jousting, jugglers, wenches, pirates, artisans, ale and merry ole England fun!

Parents invited to anti-bullying workshop

An Anti-Bullying Workshop, geared toward the parents of elementary and middle school students, will be held at Sam’s Auditorium on Thursday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Times Well Spent, Inc., in partnership with Fayette County schools, local law enforcement and the Association of Village PRIDE.
The workshop is an opportunity to [...]

Vintage Movie Poster Art at Atlanta Airport

Herb Bridges’s collection of 1930s and ’40s vintage movie art posters, hanging at the Atlanta Airport Atrium until June 22, once promoted movies coming to the Lowe’s Grand.

Explore Line Creek Nature Area

If you follow my blog – especially my series ”Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40″ – you know I’ve been spending a lot of time at the gym.  Now that spring is finally here I’ve been looking for ways our family can exercise together and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time.  Need another reason to [...]

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