AlpharettaMoms.Org has suggestions to help plan your child’s birthday party! Where should you have it, what type of activity does he/she want for the party? Whether you are looking for action, art or a spa, there are many local places to consider as the host for your child’s party. We have tried to simplify some…
Ways Kids Can Make a Difference
Make a Difference Day is October 24 and was established to help encourage us to take one day a year to try to make a difference in the world.” Make a difference day is a day to help those in need or do something positive in the neighborhood. This article concentrates on ways we can…
Fun Halloween Crafts
Halloween and all it brings is so exciting for kids and adults too! The leaves are changing, its getting cooler outside and darker earlier which leads us to thoughts of how to dress and decorate for Halloween! We found some adorable and easy Halloween crafts to do with the kids to put everyone in the…
Apple Pickin’ on Apple Orchard Alley and Beyond
I love everything about the Fall in the North Georgia Mountains. Fall brings autumn foliage, apple pickin’ and festivals that compliment the beautiful mountain views. These gorgeous mountain towns such as Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Murphy and Helen offer apple/seasonal fruit picking, horseback riding, boating, hiking, fishing, rodeos, tubing, festivals and so much more! Ellijay…
Corn Mazes Around and About Alpharetta
Corn mazes are a fall tradition for many families in the Atlanta area. Corn mazes usually have a unique design to explore and follow (or get lost in) the many trails! Some even have haunted mazes for the teens! Here is the list we have compiled for some not too far away mazes to visit…
Awesome Pumpkin Patches Around and About Alpharetta
FALL and Pumpkins go hand in hand!! It seems summer went by so fast and before we know it the Holidays will be here. But for now we have plenty of time to savor all the things that make the Fall season so special. Whether it is driving to North Georgia to see the changing…
Alpharetta Christian Academy Provides a Spiritual and Academic Foundation for Students
Alpharetta Christian Academy is a Christ-centered and family oriented ministry dedicated to developing and transforming students for a lifetime of learning, loving, leading, achieving, and serving. Our caring teachers and environment give each child the attention he or she deserves and allows for the student’s intellectual, social, physical, and spiritual growth by offering a challenging…
Maintaining a Relationship with Senior Adults during Social Distancing
Senior adults have endured more than most, in my opinion, during the pandemic. The sheer fact of their age makes them more susceptible to not only COVID-19 but other potential life threatening illnesses. The focus on senior adults this September issue is super important and close to my heart. My adorable, kind and loving mother…
Virtual Learning Support For Families Offered by the City of Alpharetta
This school year, families will face a whole new world of challenges and uncertainty. The City of Alpharetta’s Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services team has created a multitude of virtual learning support programs that can offer relief for parents, and fun for the kids. Whether parents are looking for an all-day program with early and…
Art & Why You Should Expose Your Children to it
The benefits of exposing our children to the arts are boundless. Not only does art enrich our culture, it exposes us to emotions that may be challenging and thought-provoking. Children learn to discover and use their imagination through art and with our guidance, learn to appreciate art as well. One’s exposure to art can develop…
Community Invited to Keep Alpharetta’s Scarecrow Tradition Alive During COVID
It’s SCARECROW time! The City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services can’t wait to see Alpharetta residents creativity! Alpharetta, you are invited to join them in making a scarecrow that will bring joy to everyone that lives or visits Alpharetta! The application process is simple and free. Deadline to apply is Sept.10 so get…
A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Dental Health by Michael J Leach DDS Pediatric Dentistry
Take the uncertainty out of your child’s dental health with the latest all-inclusive guide written by Michael J. Leach, D.D.S. Pediatric Dentistry! A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Dental Health is a collective sampling of the 11 most common questions/concerns that parents have regarding their child’s oral health and development. Dr. Leach and his team strive…
INDIEHOUSE Modern Fragrance Bar Opens in Alpharetta
INDIEHOUSE Modern Fragrance Bar, an interactive fragrance experience and clean beauty fragrance boutique, is now open in historic downtown Alpharetta. The modern fragrance bar offers 150+ scents found nowhere else in Atlanta and experts help guests create their own custom scents. Founded by Alpharetta resident and mom, Carrie Hadley, the concept was born from the…
COVID-19 Resources Around and About Alpharetta
I put together some resources to help us navigate ways we can safely practice social distancing and still be involved in activities and have family fun through the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now we all need some positive inspiration to keep our spirits up. With the world changing so rapidly and so many unknowns, the best…
July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month which gives us a chance to explore ways we can use cell phones appropriately and teach our kids too as well. For someone who initially didnt want a smartphone, I seem to find it hard to put it down now. Cell phones are used so widely by people of…