Go back to the 11th century and watch an authentic re-enactment of a jousting tournament inside a real castle and feast on a four-course meal. At Medieval Times, attendees dine in an arena and watch knights compete in a two-hour long jousting tournament and festival, complete with authentic weaponry, live action special effects and audience […]
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Speed-raisers
Atlanta Rollergirls balance motherhood, passion for skating
An elbow gets thrown into a gut; yells erupt as the jammer sneaks through an opening, moving fast, avoiding eager hands that grab out as she whips past. A crowd of ravenous, crazy-eyed rollergirls races behind her, moving together like a writhing beast; some blocking to protect her, others roaring forward to prevent her escape. […]
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Piece by piece
Give new life to objects with decoupage
I am not crafty. In fact, up until a few weeks ago, I didn’t even know how to spell decoupage, much less know what it was. But as I perused the Internet looking for ways to utilize leftover Christmas cards, I found a number of decoupage projects that looked interesting. Decoupage is a way of […]
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Daddy’s girls
Local moms reveal what makes their fathers special
A lot of folks grow up without dads. And while they tend to turn out better than, we think those that grow up with awesome dads are pretty lucky. To learn more about what makes a great dad, Ruckus went to the experts: daddy’s girls. LINDSEY WALSWORTH nanny, baker and wifelet What makes you a […]
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Movies, museums and more, oh my! Cinemoms membership offers deals all over town
To get to know more moms in her children’s school and her synagogue, Marci Miller first had to stop working so much. And she wanted to spend more time with her 8- and 6-year-old so in 2008, Miller decided to retire from her marketing and public relations job at an entertainment PR firm. In order […]
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Musical communication
Father and son language strikes the right chords
I’m sitting cross-legged with a sitar in a makeshift percussion pit of kindergartners, and we’re having a musical conversation. Most of the children are banging their tambourines happily, like they’ve been granted permission to go mad and fingerpaint their bedroom walls. A few of them are experiencing some anxiety. They sit tentatively tapping the clattery […]
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To the curb?
Consider the options when looking to unload stuff
I love clearing out clutter. I love the sense of purpose as I purge our closets, drawers and garage of unwanted stuff and the feeling of clarity and accomplishment when I’m done. Ever since I got a little more educated about landfills, finding good homes for my cast-offs takes time and patience. In the old […]
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Freepeats.org
If you’re anything like me, you hate to pay a lot for something your baby or kid will outgrow or lose interest in! That’s why Freepeats is so awesome. Just log onto Freepeats.org, find your local site, then you’ll be able to search the posts for “offers” of great, and most times barely used, baby […]
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World Playground, Putumayo Kids
One of my favorite collections of children’s music is Putumayo Kids. The Putumayo label boasts an array of wonderful choices such as Latin Playground, Brazilian Playground, Asian Dreamland, and many more. Recently I listened to World Playground again and it is by far my favorite. Each of the 12 songs is from a different country, […]
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Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!, by Sarah Weeks, Illustrated by Robert Neubecker
“Babies are not sweet. Babies are not precious. Babies are not cute …” so says big sister Sophie Peterman. In Sarah Weeks’ book, Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!, Sophie tells it like it is when dealing with a new sibling, and does so with colorful, bold photos filling the entire page and text that gets […]
Continue ReadingPastries A Go Go offers fresh homemade stuffs
Fresh sticky buns, muffins, Danishes, scones, mini-cakes and éclairs are just a few of the delights offered at Pastries A Go Go for brunch. Diners can choose to make their own sandwich or pick from the expansive breakfast menu to satisfy those morning cravings. The chef makes his own pork and turkey sausages in house […]
Continue ReadingRaging Burrito appeals to young and old
The adults will find 50 types of tequila and burritos so large they take up an entire plate. Raging Burrito’s “fatties” are full of a variety of meats, vegetables and salsas to appease anyone’s taste palate — tofu, tilapia, pulled pork, jerk chicken or even pineapple. A sizeable secluded patio in the back is perfect […]
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