offsprung.com
by Jeff Holland
Thanks to the Internet, today’s parents have many more resources available to them than parents did 10-15 years ago, especially families that don’t fit the traditional mold. Billed as “an irreverent, inclusive, alternative parenting community,” the social network Offsprung provides forums for parents to discuss the unique problems of a diverse range of family types. […]
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The Bottle Let Me Down: Songs for Bumpy Wagon Rides, Various artists
I admit I have a hard time buying typical kid’s music for my 2-year-old son, so when I came across Bloodshot Records’ compilation, The Bottle Let Me Down: Songs for Bumpy Wagon Rides, I was intrigued. The cover alone made me laugh out loud. Could it be possible to find a kid’s album that didn’t […]
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Book reviews – From the experts at Decatur’s Little Shop of Stories
by Lea Holland
Christmas Magic By Lauren Thompson, Illustrated by Jon Muth (Scholastic Press, $16.99) The thing about Santa books around the holidays is that they can sometimes be a little too jolly (not to mention a little too focused on the whole materialistic, gimme-more-presents thing). Sometimes, with Santa, there’s plenty of plastic and packaging, but not much […]
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I’m dreaming of a … greenish ChristmasHow a green mom tries to be eco-friendly during the holidays
How a green mom tries to be eco-friendly during the holidays
by Patti Ghezzi
Last year we bought a small, living Christmas tree. We placed it in the living room, strung some lights and hung a few ornaments, causing the tree lean over in a sweet, Charlie Brown fashion. Our 2-year-old daughter loved it. In January, we planted our tree in the back yard. This seemed the eco-friendliest solution […]
Continue ReadingFor kids and the adults they becomeDecatur's Little Shop of Stories caters to community with personal service
Decatur's Little Shop of Stories caters to community with personal service
by Marla Blair
As it becomes increasingly difficult to get personal attention when you’re buying something — because you’re e-mailing or buying from a Web site or wandering a giant store trying desperately to get someone to answer a simple question — independent retailers are treasures to be sought out and cherished. This is especially true for Little […]
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When the holiday spirit isn’t holy
by Lynn Peisner
As Christmas gets close, Hannah and Philippe Vernex-Loset get to work prepping their Johns Creek home for its yearly holiday makeover. Plastic reindeer perch on the roof. The fresh Christmas pine covered in ornaments and lights takes center stage in the living room; stockings hang near the fireplace where the couple roasts chestnuts with their […]
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A state of undressSyrens of the South helps moms love their bodies again
Syrens of the South helps moms love their bodies again
by Abi Berwager
“My kids are finally teething!” “We’re beginning to get on a regular sleeping schedule.” “Before the baby, I’d remember to bring water for everyone, now it’s hard to remember to breathe sometimes!” “Well, we can’t leave yet, the kids are having too much fun playing!” This isn’t a new moms’ playgroup or parents picking up […]
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Homemade gift goodiesA non-Do-It-Yourselfer makes her first foray into canning
A non-Do-It-Yourselfer makes her first foray into canning
I am not a Do-It-Yourselfer. I have approached suggestions of the ease with which I can “make my own clothes” with not just trepidation, but a hardy chuckle. Suckers — I can buy clothes at the store. That said, I was in the market for some inexpensive gift ideas this season, what with the recession […]
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Take that!Dad relishes his and his son's mixed martial arts achievements
Dad relishes his and his son's mixed martial arts achievements
by Chuck B
Miami Burgess, a tattoo artist at Psycho Tattoo in Douglasville for 15 years, used to get his adrenaline rushes from hitting clubs like the Wreck Room and Club Anytime. But having his son, Brinton, changed that. Now, he gets his adrenaline from everything from mixed martial arts to fabricating and custom painting. He’s also too […]
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Shred it!No couch potato kids allowed
No couch potato kids allowed
by Lea Holland
Now that skateboarding has become a more acceptable and appreciated sport, county funds are being used to build state-of-the-art skate parks all over the U.S. Georgia is no exception with nearly a dozen around the Atlanta metro area. In October, the second annual Georgia Bowl Riders Championship at Brook Run Skate Park drew skaters and […]
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The Armour-Epps
by Lea Holland
Lynn Epps and Tina Armour may have seemed an unlikely pair when they met. They first encountered one another at a line dancing gathering. Neither of them actually danced, so they started talking. Lynn eventually invited Tina to a football party, but Tina, not a fan of competitive sports, declined. Two weeks later, at the […]
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Secondhand savvyScoring big on kids' clothes
Scoring big on kids' clothes
I come from a long line of thrifters, so I consider myself an expert on secondhand goods. As far back as I can remember, I loved going “yard sale-ing” with my family. The kids would load up in the back of a pickup truck (when it was probably still legal!), and head out, cooler of […]
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