Senior Seminar: Caregiver Resource Expo
May 18, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Seniors
Caregiver Resource Expo Thursday, May 24 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at the FSS Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. If you are facing challenges that come with caring for someone with a chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s you won’t want to miss FSS’s 2nd annual Caregivers Expo. [...]
An Unexpected iPad Moment
May 9, 2012 by Kim Julian
Filed under BusyBizGirl
iPad does WHAT?!! As many people do, I frequently bring my iPad along to Starbucks when I stop in for a weekend coffee. Our local Starbucks has nice big tables where, many times, one may end up making new friends. One such morning recently I had a wonderfully unexpected moment with my iPad. The type [...]
MOMs Club Renovates Church Street Park
May 3, 2012 by Kristin Girard
Filed under Good Stories
Last summer, the MOMS Club® of Fayetteville, a 501 (c)3 non-profit support group for moms, decided that they would begin a large-scale community improvement project. In particular, the moms had noticed the lack of a local playground with a play structure especially for toddlers—someplace where it’s safe for a curious crawler or a new walker [...]
Twilight Theatre Holds Cinderella Auditions
May 2, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Etcetera
The Twilight Theatre, a local theater company, is holding auditions for their summer production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The family-friendly show will be performed at the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City on July 27, 28 and August 3, 4 . The Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella features some of the most beloved songs [...]
Fayette Presbyterian Spring Fling
April 24, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do
Fayette Presbyterian Church to hold 6th Annual Spring Fling at the Gazebo Fayette Presbyterian Church is celebrating Spring and the life God has given us by inviting the community to their 6th Annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 28th from 10am-3pm. This year the event will be held at the Gazebo on the Fayette Square [...]
Increased Stress Puts More Teens at Risk
April 7, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
Adolescence is difficult in the best of times. It’s doubly stressful for kids today; they’re experiencing the same worries and insecurities as adults in this troubled economy, and with far fewer coping skills. From families struggling with joblessness and foreclosure to increasing competition for college admissions to the normal fears associated with impending adulthood, they’re [...]
Blending Families
March 16, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Brides' Guide
For better or worse, a wedding ceremony has the power to shape relationships for years to come. For the best results, start the family blending on ‘gentle’ By Margaret Littman It was 15 years ago that Allison Davis’ father remarried, but Davis remembers it like it was yesterday. Davis, then 7, remembers being allowed to [...]
Jazz it up! Five Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras
January 30, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Food
Bring the fun and flavor of Carnival season to your table by creating a “Big Easy” celebration at home. Revel in the true meaning of Mardi Gras with good music, good friends and a tasty menu of festive favorites like classic dirty rice, jambalaya with a twist and traditional King Cake. Tips to Jazz Up [...]
8 Shopping Tips for Dining At Home in a Dine-out World
January 16, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Food
Remember all those tips saying you should cook rather than eat out? Well, the USDA says we might just be wrong about that in the near future. A recent study by the government agency estimated the price gap between eating at home and dining out will narrow even further in 2012. Grocery prices are expected [...]
Tips for Holiday Car Travel
November 20, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Travel
It`s almost time to pack the kids and presents into the car and head out to visit family for the holidays. Whether your trip will take you over the river or through the woods, getting to grandmother’s house can mean overcrowded roads, tough driving conditions and many repetitions of “Are we there yet?” A little [...]
Experience the Charm of “Days Gone By” at Hills and Dales Estate
September 21, 2011 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under Etcetera, Garden Views
Sitting regally on a hillside overlooking 32-acres of lovely landscaping, Hills and Dales in LaGrange, Georgia, is known to locals simply as the “Callaway Home.” Yes, we are referring to members of THAT Callaway family who created Callaway Gardens. But while Callaway Gardens is known near and far, Hills and Dales Estate is almost a [...]
Home Sweet Home
July 3, 2011 by Carol Lunsford
Filed under According to Carol, Etcetera
Our childhood homes help form our memories. Of course the argument that the people within make the home, and the house is just a place for the home to be, is made frequently. However, I remember events of my childhood based upon where my home was when those events took place. Each event was a [...]
