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…
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Atlanta Blueberry Picking Spots Plus Delicious Recipes
June and July are fun months 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…
Back to School Checklist to Help Keep us Organized
With school just around the corner, most moms feel some mixture of dread and anticipation. None of us want summer to be over, but then again the kids are bored of the pool, bored of television, bored of each other, and you have run out of things to keep them occupied. So now we are…
4th of July Activities Around and About Alpharetta
AlpharettaMoms.Org has your list of fun things to do on the 4th of July around and about Alpharetta! Plan to get your picnic baskets and tablecloths ready for fun gatherings to watch the fireworks! Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of…
2019 Summer Family Morning Movie Schedule
Summertime brings family flicks to local theatres in the a.m. for extremely discounted prices! AlpharettaMoms.Org has your list of summer movies to consider as an alternative to the pool, park or other outdoor activity! Each week, many local theatres offer pre-released morning movie times (PG or G rated) to take the kiddos. Some movies are…
Sleep-Away Camp – Is Your Child Ready and Tips to Help Prepare Them for Camp
AlpharettaMoms.Org has put together a few ways to tell if your child is ready for sleep away camp and if so, tips to help prepare them. Your child’s first experience away from home is a major milestone and we all want to make sure it is a good experience. Sleep away camp can help your…
Summer Safety Tips by CHOA
Now that kids are out of school and everyone is headed outdoors to enjoy the weather, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is passing along Summer Safety Tips to promote water, play, sun and skin, heat and fireworks safety. “Unintentional Injuries are the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14,” said James Fortenberry, M.D.,…
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Announces Summer Safety Tips
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta offers readers Summer Safety Tips, which focuses on six aspects of summer safety that parents and children can practice to ensure a safe and healthy summer. The list includes helpful advice to promote water, travel & play, sun, heat, fireworks and outdoor safety. “Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in…
Summertime Family Fun
Summertime offers a multitude of opportunities to plan fun family outings whether they are inside or out. AMO has several suggestions for keeping the kids occupied when they are off this summer other than (or in addition to) when they are in camp or on vacation. A suggestion is to make a bucket list of…
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…
Keep your Children’s Reading Skills Fresh this Summer
In between swimming at the pool, vacation, playdates and all the fun summer activities we have planned for our families how do we fit in time for them to read? Studies show that achievement loss can be prevented if children keep up their reading skills over the summer. Here are some ideas on ways to…
Six Flags Over Georgia Opens with Virtual Reality Roller Coaster and New Family Attractions
This changes everything! Six Flags Over Georgia, the Thrill Capital of the South, is calling on all daredevils for the premier of The New Revolution Virtual Reality (VR) Coaster, North America’s first virtual reality roller coaster. The park is also excited to announce the opening of Bugs Bunny Boomtown, featuring seven family attractions that the…
Sneaky Summer Learning Activities
Eight summertime activities that are so much fun your kids won’t realize you are reinforcing language skills. AlpharettaMoms.Org is happy to have this informative article from Syllables Reading Center to help with ideas for keeping our children’s brain active while still having family fun! Aaahh – the lazy days of summer. Mornings sleeping in followed…
The “Summer Slide” – It’s Not What You Think
Children and families are looking beyond the ending of the CRCT to the summer; a time for relaxation, fun and games, sleeping in and saying goodbye to the morning routine of the dreaded “It’s time to wake up and get ready for school.” Well…not so fast! The so-called “Summer Slide” is on the way! What…
Finding the Right Sleep-away Camp for your Child
AlpharettaMoms.Org looks at important things to consider when deciding if your child is ready for sleep-away camp. There are severeal ways to find which camp is the best fit for your child. A website with good advice is CampAdvice.com where you can ask “the camp lady” questions and she will respond with possible camps that…
