The treat storeStepping away from high-fructose corn syrup takes some will power
Stepping away from high-fructose corn syrup takes some will power
by Patti Ghezzi
I was thrilled when the Yogurt Tap opened in Decatur, but I had to have a hysterical mom moment before I embraced the place my 3-year-old daughter now calls the Treat Store. I composed a brief, desperate e-mail to the owner: “Is your product sweetened with corn syrup? No judgment, just wondering!” She immediately responded […]
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In a Big Warehouse, by Imagination Movers
by Lea Holland
This is not like other Disney CDs we have in our collection. The Imagination Movers pull from the influences of their teenage years: “old funk, new wave, cool grooves, a little bit of punky stuff, Big Country.” So this is stuff parents won’t mind listening to. You may even catch yourself singing along, with or […]
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Tiny Neighbors, by Maryn Mills and Matt Whitmore
by Patti Ghezzi
These tunes about backyard animals are catchy without being grating, educational without being boring. Characters range from the sweet, such as a red bird and lightning bug, to the slimy, such as a toad, snail and slug. My 3-year-old loves every song. The title track is her favorite. “Slimy neighbors slinking by the front door […]
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Take it Outside, by Okee Dokee Brothers
by Lea Holland
How about some “Bluegrass for Breakfast”? This album — full of banjos, fiddles and acoustic guitar — is high energy, catchy and educational. What’s the longest word in the English language? “Antidisestablishmentarianism,” of course. The Okee Dokee Brothers helpfully point out that it has 28 letters, more than the alphabet! And then another fantastic feat: […]
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This is Fun!, by Caspar Babypants
by Lea Holland
Caspar Babypants sounds familiar because you’ve heard the singer before. Only then as the lead singer of The Presidents of the United States of America. Chris Ballew has put out his third album of catchy, upbeat children’s tunes. They’re reminiscent of the simplicity of his rock ‘n’ roll songs (think “Peaches”). In addition to originals […]
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Free-Range Kids, by Lenore Skenazy
Our parents didn’t worry like we do, right? And maybe we can cool it too. Bring your anxiety level down with Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry). This super readable volume manages to pull apart the fears parents have, from abduction on down, and it shows that there’s […]
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Moon Rabbit, by Natalie Russell
by Marla Blair
A recent New York Times article claimed that pictures books have declined in popularity in recent years. That’s a shame, because vibrant, fun and sophisticated picture books with modern stories to tell are being released in a steady stream and are worthy of attention. A recent example is Moon Rabbit by Natalie Russell. The simple, […]
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The Seven Silly Eaters, by Mary Ann Hoberman
If you’ve ever read to your kids at all, you know that children’s authors tend to take a whole lot of liberty with their rhymes. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some Margaret Wise Brown, but rhyming moon with … moon? I call shenanigans. Enter The Seven Silly Eaters, by Mary Ann Hoberman. Both […]
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The Soler family
by Lea Holland
Jessica Soler and her three kids love animals. And it shows. At their Tudor-style home in Decatur, there are dogs Bear and Bijou, a mouse named Jerry, two frogs and fish in the koi pond. The family loves Decatur because of its friendly neighbors, as well as being able to walk anywhere they want to […]
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Corner Tavern makes fancy restaurants seem unnecessary
Most places with “tavern” in the name aren’t first-stops for those with kids in tow. But if you’ve ever tried to get a good burger in Little 5 Points with your kids, you know that the Corner Tavern is one of the only spots in the ’hood that will allow the little ones. They have […]
Continue ReadingRia’s Bluebird Cafe perfect for mixed party
I refused to believe there was anyone who didn’t know about Ria’s, and so I wasn’t even going to mention it. Lo and behold, I found someone who hadn’t tasted the incredible shallot vinaigrette over a totally kid-friendly brunch at Ria’s. There are no gimmicks here: no kids’ menu, not even sure if there are […]
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Farm Burger’s farm-to-table movement snags another believer
I have rejected a whole lot of the hype around healthy, environmentally friendly food for a few years now. But one taste of the chicken croquettes or burgers at Farm Burger converted me. Chef Terry Koval is utilizing years of experience making high-falutin’ foodstuffs to turn an ordinary burger into a life-changing meal. All food […]
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