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…
Family Activities
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…
AlpharettaMoms.Org’s Fall 2020 Activity Guide
AlpharettaMoms Summer Activity Guide is full of Family Fun activities for everyone! Free outdoor concerts, movies, events, pool information and more! Save time by having this as your go-to list for things to do. Feel free to print this out and use as a guide, save on your computer, share or like it but most…
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…
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…
Enter to Win the Fall for the Flavors Giveaway
Fall is in the air (and on the menu) in Alpharetta, Georgia. With creative takes on the flavors of fall in most every restaurant, brewery and café in town, visitors are sure to get their favorite tastes of autumn during a weekend getaway or staycation in this delicious destination. From classic flavors like caramel apple…
St. Aidan’s Preschool/MMO is Open for Fall Registration
Psalm 127:3 states that “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” As the Preschool Director of St. Aidan’s Preschool, I welcome all of you to St. Aidan’s Episcopal Preschool/MMO. As a former preschool teacher, an educator and a mother, I understand the role of a positive early childhood education….
Free and Fun Library Events for the Kiddos Around and About Alpharetta
Fulton County Library System Expands Curbside Pickup Hours and Adds Six New Locations Beginning Monday, August 17, 2020, the Fulton County Library System will expand hours for curbside pickup services, allowing patrons more time and flexibility to pick up and return library books and materials to their local library. In addition to the expanded hours,…
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…
Farmers Markets Around and About Alpharetta 2020
Farmers Markets are a fun excursion for the family or just yourself to pick up local produce, flowers, jams and more. Check to see if they are open before you go and what restrictions are in place. If you are looking to buy organic food and products, many of the farmers markets sell organic fruits…
Aid for Alzheimers Fidget Quilts
Ava Giffen is a recent Milton High School graduate and Girl Scout of Greater Atlanta Ambassador. Ava has a passion for helping others, especially those with Alzheimers, which is why she built a website to help bring awareness to the Alzheimers Disease and made a tutorial on how to make fidget quilts for her Gold…
Father’s Day Around and About Alpharetta
Celebrate Dad on Father’s Day by making special family time! Whether you relax at home or seek entertainment at a local venue, AlpharettaMoms.Org has activities in mind for you to enjoy Father’s Day! Think of some things your husband would appreciate and involve the kids in making it happen. The memories that you can make…
