Tuesday, August 2, 2011
If the constant juggling of summer activities has you worn out, trust me, you are not alone.
It was 5:55 p.m. on a Wednesday. I had managed to make the trek from work to pick up my 10 year old, get her to gymnastics for team practice—while of course helping her to tackle homework during the drive—and made a quick run to the grocery store. As far as I was concerned, I was on my "A" game. Hubby was out of town that particular week, and a family friend had been helping me with school pick-ups for child number two, the 6 year old. There was simply no way I could be on two sides of town at once, so thankfully, my girlfriend picked up the wee one from school every now and then so that I could breathe. Let's not get into why I have my kids in activities miles apart that require me to take on the limber persona of Gumby...that is a …
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Stay cool this summer with these hot deals.
Chances are, you've said "It's hot" at least once this week. Cool off with these great summer deals in our neighborhood and all around Atlanta! 1. Bruster's Ice Cream Deal: Every week, our local Bruster's in the Camp Creek Marketplace offers a cool treat at a discount. From ice cream sundaes to special scoop days, check their flyer at the counter window for which treat is on sale. Also, sign up online for their Sweet Rewards program and receive deals via email! Good Until: Ongoing 2. .99 Cent Kids Meals at Piccadilly Deal: Beat the heat with a glass of cold sweet tea and let the kids eat up! On Thursday's and Saturday's Kids Meals are only .99 at Piccadilly in Greenbriar Mall. Children 12 and under can receive an entree, 2 sides…
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
These mommies are savvy, serious, silly and some of the best bloggers on the web.
There are some witty women writing on the web. Mothers are using blogs and websites to serve up great tips on motherhood, finances, advocacy, beauty and more. The newest trend on the mommy scene, is the "honest" or "imperfect" mother. Finally, *hand slapping my forehead* women everywhere have decided that not being perfect is so much more fun than killing themselves in search of the perfectly clean home, perfectly behaved child and perfectly harmonious marriage. Screaming "I'm no superwoman" in 2011 has replaced the "I wear that S on my chest" mantra that so many women chanted just a few years ago. Many of the smart women leading this beautiful new charge can be found online. From blogs to Twitter feeds, moms are sounding off, taking…
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Practical websites that will keep your child at the head of the class, even when school is out.
As I found myself running down the hallway, my hand open and swatting in a fit of rage last night, I realized that it was almost time for summer break. No need to call social services, there wasn't a child in my sights, (yes, that is what some of you adults-still-recovering-from-childhood-spankings were thinking), it was a mosquito that was causing me so much aggravation. In the south, just as the red leaves ring in fall and yellow pollen signals the beginning of spring, pesky flying and stinging creatures tell us that summer is approaching. With summer comes other little beings, not quite as pesky, that will also buzz and flutter around the house, in search of a restful place to land...children home on summer vacation. While summer …
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Phenomenal mobile applications that make Mom's day a little easier.
Recently, my six year old saw a pay phone on a corner. She looked at me, eyes full of innocence and asked, "Mommy, what's that?" With all of the control I could muster, and in my very best serious voice I replied, "That, my dear, is a telephone." "Oh" she replied, looking at the wretched metal box covered in graffiti as if it were a part of the dinosaur exhibit at the Fernbank. And then she returned to watching a movie on my iPhone. If I didn't feel old before...... Last year, the American Dialect Society voted the word "app" as the word of the year for 2010. Although the society says that the word has been around for many years, new marketing pushes from cell phone carriers along with innovative apps from designers has launched the …
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Still looking for something to do? Here are a few spring break ideas for Southwest Atlanta kids AND parents.
Since it is officially spring break, I am more than likely sitting in a dark closet, hiding...ummm....working as my children run through the house singing "mommy, what are we going to do nooooooooowwwwwww?" I don't know about you, but getting out and about is the primary focus for our family during breaks from school. Here are some quick ideas, (no time for a lengthy article, this closet is getting cramped and you may very well be hiding...ummm....relaxing in your own as you read this). Have a great week! Test Your Survival Skills: Sweetwater Creek State Park This is a true gem in our Southwest Atlanta backyard. Breathtaking views, a historical setting and trails that range from easy to difficult. A great family hike at wallet …
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
As schools increase their academic rigor to meet new national standards, homework can be the monster in the closet that frightens kids and adults alike!
Last week, my 5th grader asked me to check her language arts homework. Happy that she didn't ask about math, I eagerly rushed to assist. Would it be more help with vocabulary, brainstorming a persuasive topic for an upcoming paper or any of my other favorites? She handed me a worksheet about gerunds. I felt a knot form in my stomach. She was entering into the deep caverns of the parts of speech that went beyond the basics and for the first time, I couldn't look at the homework and immediately give her the help she needed. Being a resourceful mom, (aren't we all), I quickly said, "You know what honey, just leave it here, I'll check it in a minute." She moved on to social studies and I opened up my laptop, beads of sweat forming....gerund, …
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Whether you are a new mom looking for a playgroup or a seasoned dad looking to give advice, parents who belong to support groups will tell you that the journey of motherhood and fatherhood is best when done with others.
In the year 2000 I became a mom. Not an aunt. Not a "play auntie." Not a babysitter. But a real, true-blue-responsible-for-another-human mother. When my husband and I arrived home with our new daughter, I was certain that this new chapter in my life would be a piece of cake. I mean, I had read every magazine on parenting that existed. Over the previous nine months I had purchased tons of child-rearing books and they were all kept at arms reach. If I needed advice on feeding...there was the Super Baby Food book, because all good mothers make food from scratch for their little angels, right? And if there were problems with sleeping, Dr. Ferber and his Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems would come to my rescue, right? Somewhere between …
Tammy Garnes
6:33 pm on Tuesday, June 7, 2011
@Latoicha - you should blog for the Patch! more ›