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…
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A Blissful Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, so AMO thought we would put together some tips so that you are looking forward to Thanksgiving rather than possibly dreading it. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, cook great food and spend precious time with either family and/or friends. Feelings of anxiety and stress might…
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…
Staying Focused and Organized as the Kids Head Back to School
The kids are headed back to school and it’s time to begin early bedtime routines, homework, and sports activities. We have a few suggestions on how to make this transition easier as it can be difficult to change routines such as sleeping in, going to the pool and hanging with friends. A suggestion is to…
Blueberry Picking Spots Plus Delicious Recipes
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…
Healthy Soups Made with Bone Broth
Bone broth stock is one of the most delicious ingredients to add a healthy base to a soup or recipe. But did you know that bone broth also supplies the body with much needed minerals and joint healing nutrients? According to the Weston A. Price Foundation, “Stock contains minerals in a form the body can…
Baseball at its Finest through Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association
AYBA is a recreation and travel league organization, serving the Alpharetta and Greater North Fulton County area. The league offers recreational programs for 4-18 year old age groups and travel teams for 9-14 year olds. The merger of Wills Park Youth Baseball and Webb Bridge Youth Baseball into the Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association (AYBA) was…
Preparing Healthy Yet Simple Meals With Your Children
Eating healthy and planning well balanced meals for your family can be daunting ~ for me anyway! We have two boys and one is especially picky with his food. This month, we explore the benefits of engaging your children in helping to prepare healthy yet simple meals. While poor nutrition and childhood obesity are critical…
Protecting Yourself and Your Family from the Zika Virus
A local Teratology Information Specialist, Bethany Kotlar, recently endured the Zika virus after a vacation with family to the Caribbean Islands. By reading below, you will learn how she got the Zika virus and how you can too. As a Teratology Information Specialist, I counsel women and their families on medications, chemicals, herbal remedies, and…
Food Truck Happenings Around and About Alpharetta
Food trucks have grown so much in popularity that many Atlanta cities now have their own Food Truck night. These nights consist usually of food, entertainment, community spirit and sometimes kid activities. Plan your next family and/or friends night out at a Food Truck event and leave the cooking to the trucks! Some cities also…
Community Gardens are Becoming More Prevalent in the Area
Community gardening has gained in popularity over recent years and there are several local, thriving gardens where you can either volunteer or rent a plot of land to garden. Join AlpharettaMoms.Org as we explore the advantages of community gardening, how children can get involved and learn more about the local gardens available to residents. There…
Bringing a Smile to the Kids at CHOA
AlpharettaMoms.Org was at “The Zone” today for a fun Valentine and Football themed event! On Thursday, February 4, we brought Valentine crafts for the kids to decorate and it was a fun day had by all! AlpharettaMoms volunteers always enjoy helping lift the spirits of children in the hospital (thank you Nathalia!). Whatever the reason…
Healthy Eating Choices Around and About Alpharetta
We are constantly confronted with food choices good and bad and it can be difficult to choose the healthy route when you are eating at a restaurant or going through a fast food drive thru. AlpharettaMoms.Org put together a few ideas of healthy choices that sound appealing, are good for the whole family and can…
IronKids Alpharetta Triathlon Tips and Memories
The IronKids Alpharetta Triathlon is an experience your family will have forever. It takes a certain amount of grit to swim, bike and run along with peers while you are being timed and cheered on at the same time! My 9 year old competed this year and both our boys competed a few years ago. …
Northside Hospital-Forsyth Now Offers 3D Mammography
Women who undergo routine mammograms at Northside Hospital-Forsyth’s Breast Care Center now have the latest diagnostic technology available to them, digital breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3D mammography. Northside was the first in Atlanta to offer breast tomosynthesis, when it acquired the groundbreaking technology at its Atlanta Breast Care Center in September 2011. “More cases…
