In the month of May we spent some time exploring north Georgia as a family. We were armed with a newly purchased Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Family Pass because without it, those $5 parking fees tend to add up when you are stopping at several state parks throughout the year. We wanted to find the waterfalls to visit in Georgia. We had several
St. Simons Island – A Golden Isle of Georgia in 48 Hours
We have made a point this year to enjoy local parks, attractions and historic sites here in Georgia. St. Simons Island is one of the coastal islands of Georgia. And it was a special destination for our mother/daughter trip last week. Folks, St. Simons is so diverse, I could write ten posts on all you could enjoy during a stay there. But for now, an
Fall Activities and Events Around Atlanta
It’s such a wonderful time of year to be out and about. Beautiful, cooler weather! We have our share of field trips planned. How about you? I wanted to be sure you knew about these opportunities for fall activities and events around Atlanta. A few ideas for my fellow, frugal, metro Atlanta Georgians! image courtesy of World of Coca-Cola World of Coca-Cola Georgia Residents
Georgia Cotton Boll Chalk Art Tutorial
The state of Georgia is ranked No. 2 in the nation in cotton production. In 2014, our farmers grew and produced 2.32 million bales of cotton and brought in $936 million in this heritage crop! So, a Georgia cotton boll chalk art tutorial is a fun way to enjoy some history, nature and some agriculture. Cotton does have a rich history in Georgia, as the
Georgia Peaches Chalk Art Tutorial
In celebration of Georgia’s most famous crop, we offer a Georgia Peaches Chalk Art Tutorial. The delicious sweet peach. The state’s nickname fruit was first planted in Georgia in the 18th century, and is still an important fruit crop today. Peaches rank 3rd in production in the U.S. We produce more than 40 different varieties of peaches and almost all are sold fresh! Yum!! Georgia
Winter Family and Homeschool Fun Around Atlanta
An update on all the winter family fun around Atlanta – for you! Homeschool days, low cost and educational fun. With a peek at spring time too! Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Snow? in Georgia? Yes! November 22, 2014 – February 22, 2015 (Select Dates) Spend a fun-filled day playing across five football fields of frosty joy. Zoom down the 400-foot hill all together in
Homeschool Days, Specials and Field Trips
It’s time to let you know about the great opportunities for family fun and homeschool learning around Atlanta! First off, a wonderful discount from World of Coca-Cola. World of Coca-Cola This is a great deal! 2 for $25 special for Georgia residents at World of Coca-Cola through October 31, 2014. All the details at special ticket offers. High Museum of Art The next homeschool day
Avenue of Oaks Chalk Art Tutorial
During this lesson, you will be able to visit a famous site on St. Simons Island, Georgia. For those of you that have never visited this barrier island off the coast, it is one of those dreamy, slow, humid places that are famous in Southern novels. You could pretend that this path or avenue leads up to a white columned mansion. In fact, this avenue