July is a fun month for Blueberry picking at farms throughout Georgia. Below are several farms that offer U-picks where you can bring the family and pick your own blueberries. “Studies show that blueberries may reduce belly fat and risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. According to WomensFitness.net, “Blueberries have the highest antioxidant level…
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2019 Summer Family Activity Guide for Alpharetta and Surrounding Areas
Happy Summer 2019!! AlpharettaMoms Summer Activity Guide is full of Summer Family Fun activities for the whole family! 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,…
Magnolia Heart Nanny Services is with you Every Step of the Way
My name is Nicole Wrice and I am the CEO and founder of both Magnolia Heart Nanny Services and Magnolia Heart Babysitters. I’m a military spouse of 19 years and a working mother of seven children, including one with special needs. I personally understand the enormous obstacles that parents face when looking for reliable childcare….
Farmers Markets Around and About Alpharetta 2019
Farmers Markets are a fun excursion for the family or just yourself to pick up local produce, flowers, jams, enjoy live music and more. The Alpharetta Farmers Market is now open every Saturday morning as well as many other local cities farmers markets. If you are looking to buy organic food and products, many of…
The Best Music Class for Your Little One
These days there are more options for fun and enriching activities for young children than ever before! When faced with seemingly endless options – how do you choose? If you’re like me, you’ll want the most bang for your buck, and that means choosing an activity that will enrich your child artistically, socially, emotionally, and…
Register for Fall Flag, Tackle or Cheer at NAFL
NAFL‘s (North Atlanta Football League) Fall Registration 2019 is open! Register for Fall Tackle Football, Flag Football or Cheer! Every team has a dedicated safety coach! Every coach is USA Football certified. NAFL continues to show their commitment to safety by using soft-shell helmets for all flag football players! Registration is already underway for tackle,…
Strawberry Picking Mid-April thru June Around and About Alpharetta
Strawberry picking can be a fun tradition that is healthy and entertaining for the whole family! Strawberry picking is usually best from Mid April thru early June in Georgia. Here is a listing of some near and far for your picking pleasure. Several strawberry farms listed below are U-Picks and its a good idea to…
Teaching Children to not be “Green With Envy”
It is so easy and common to compare ourselves with others and feel inadequate if we think we don’t measure up in some way. Children especially are affected by their peers and can often be jealous if they feel they are inferior to their peer. How can we as adults teach our children to not be “Green With Envy” and to not be jealous of their peers but to appreciate, cultivate and celebrate their own unique talents and abilities?…
Tips on Keeping Kids Academically Motivated
After the holidays and into the spring, kids may lose some of their academic focus. We have a few suggestions to keep your children motivated to stay on track academically so they can end the year on a strong note! Continuously encourage your child: As a parent, one of the best things we can do…
Think Pink in October
AlpharettaMoms.Org believes in providing moms with breast health information so that we know the facts and can take any necessary preventative steps to help avoid getting breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we will bring you health related articles as well as ways you donate to help fund the continuous research…
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Governor Nathan Deal in 2011 declared September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is a battle too many of our young children and teenagers must face every day. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children from birth to age 15. Each year, more than 10,000 new cases of childhood…
6 Tips to Helping Playrooms live The Neat Life
Keeping playrooms NEAT can be a challenge for even the most seasoned parent. Whether you have an entire playroom for toys or a small area in your living room, here are a few ideas to keep those toys NEAT! 1) Keeping it Simple:: Keeping your system simple will take the stress out of “clean up time”. …
Ways Parents Can Help Relieve Test Anxiety
School is back in session which for many students means another year of tests, lots of homework and juggling extracurricular activities. It is very common for students to have test anxiety and as parents, there are ways to help relieve them of their worry. Some children have test anxiety because they have a fear of…
Back to School Tips By CHOA
From the alarm clock to the afternoon bell, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has back to school covered! Children’s knows that parents focus is on keeping your kids healthy so they can learn and grow so they put together helpful tips on common school-related issues. CHOA’s back to school tips include: Pack Smart– Backpacks are a…
Explore and Play at Parks and Trails in North Fulton
Families have boundless opportunities for outdoor family fun with the many parks and trails in North Fulton. We have put together a list to help you when you are looking to venture out on bikes, a walk or to play sports in a field. Several parks are along a river and have canoe access and…
