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Easter Egg Hunt Guide 2025
Get ready for fun and exciting Easter egg hunts with this local list! This guide will help you make your Easter season memorable. Let's dive into the ultimate Easter egg hunt list…

Family Spring Break Staycation Ideas
Traveling isn’t the only option this spring break season. There are lots of options that don’t involve leaving your state. Here are some ideas for the perfect spring staycation for your family!

Top Spring Family-Friendly Events in West Central GA
Spring officially starts this month and here is all the family fun coming up this season!
March 2025
1st-31st: Celebrate Spring Festival (Callaway Resort & Gardens, Pine Mountain)
Weekends: Tulip Fest (Fields of Grace Flower Farm, Shiloh)
8th: FREE STEM Day (Coca Cola Space Science Center, Columbus)
8th-9th: American Frontier Days (FDR State Park, Pine Mountain)
9th: Family Market & Kids’ Day (Columbus Botanical Garden, Columbus)
21st-30th: International Cherry Blossom Festival (Macon)

MLK Day Activities 2025
Martin Luther King is celebrated today as a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement that lead to the freedoms many of us enjoy today. A beacon of hope, kindness, and equality Mr. Martin Luther King Jr is a great example of how we should each help to create the change we want to see in the world. Enjoy this list of activities to help your family celebrate this great legacy.

Inauguration Day Activities (Updated)
*This was originally posted on our very first blog in 2021 and has been updated.
It's Inauguration Day 2025. This is a great time for kids to learn about and witness history. Here are some Inauguration Day activities!

Top 5 Free Family Events Winter 2025
January can feel a little quiet after the holiday hustle, but there are so many ways to make the most of the winter months without spending a dime! We’re all about creating family memories on a budget. If you’re looking for fun this winter, you’re in luck—there are plenty of free activities coming up.

8 Engaging Winter Activities to Spark Learning & Fun
Wintertime is a great time to unleash your child’s imagination as the colder weather often brings fewer local events and more time inside. I decided to share some of our favorite winter activities as well as some new ones we plan to do this winter!

Family-Friendly Goal Setting for 2025
The New Year is a perfect opportunity to reflect, refresh, and set meaningful goals. For families, it’s not just about personal growth but also fostering connections and creating memories together. Setting goals as a family can bring everyone closer while teaching the importance of goal setting and perseverance. Here’s how you can approach New Year goals with everyone in mind: yourself, your kids, and your whole family.

The Best Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Party Ideas & Events for Families
It’s time to ring in 2025 with some creative at home party ideas and local events to make this New Year’s Eve memorable for your family!

Christmas Lights, Camera Action!
If you haven’t had a chance yet to see the beautiful Christmas lights in our area here is your guide! All you have to do is grab a thermos of hot cocoa, some cookies and enjoy the beautiful lights!

Winter Fun Guide
Winter is officially here! I've searched the internet to find fun activities for the family, all within three hours of West Central Georgia. Let's make some amazing winter memories this season!

Our Favorite Meaningful Family Gifts 2024
In our household, we've made a conscious effort to give gifts that have real significance. As the kids moved beyond their early years, we began adding family gifts—those that foster family bonding and create cherished memories, rather than accumulating more possessions. These gifts are the ones I look forward to the most because they gather us together, in contrast to individual presents that the kids enjoy on their own. Perhaps it's just me, but as my children age, I find myself treasuring these moments of togetherness more and more. Below is a list of some of our all-time favorite family gifts, along with a few new ones we're excited to share this year. I hope this list inspires you as you shop for gifts this season!

Spotlight on the Local Nutcracker Ballet!
The Nutcracker ballet is a holiday tradition for many. Our family has loved going to The Nutcracker over the years with its festive themes and wonderful story, it’s a great way to usher in the holiday season. There are lots of opportunities to catch The Nutcracker and support our local arts organizations!

Top 10 Free Family Christmas Events in West Central GA/East Central AL
Christmas is a magical time of year, and there's no better way to create lasting family memories than by enjoying festive family activities that won't break the bank. I’ve put together a list of the top ten free Christmas events in West Central GA and East Central AL to help you make the most of this holiday season!

Experience the Mind-Bending Fun at Atlanta's Museum of Illusions
We were invited to spend a fun day at the Museum of Illusions in Atlanta and this place was packed with family fun along with tons of photo opportunities. From the moment we walked in the museum we were drawn in to the mind-bending fun! This place will make you question if you can trust what your eyes are seeing. If you're looking for unforgettable family fun that will challenge your perception of reality, then the Museum of Illusions in Atlanta is a must-visit.

Fall Fun Guide 2024
Autumn is on the horizon, and it's the perfect season to explore the festive fun in Georgia and Alabama!

Family Cookbook Series: Easy Cookie Recipe
Facing an upcoming potluck or just found out you need to contribute to a class party? I can provide a quick and simple family recipe that's sure to earn you the title of 'Mom of the Year', or at least remove some stress when you're in a pinch for a speedy treat!

A Day in Warm Springs
Georgia has an abundance of small, beautiful towns and Warm Springs is no exception. We spent a lovely afternoon visiting the shops and here are the highlights:
Visiting all of the shops & fresh produce stands: Make sure you take plenty of time to browse all of the shops. There are some really great antique stores, and the shop owners were kind enough to take time to teach us all about the history of the antiques.

Family Fun: Summer Olympics and Kid-Friendly Activities!
The Paris Olympics start tonight! Here are some resources for watching the Olympic Games and activities to do with kids!

Frugal Mom Hack: Pantry Wars
Have you ever stared into a fridge overflowing with forgotten ingredients, only to head to the store for something "new"? Yeah, we've all been there. But what if there was a way to use up those forgotten treasures and save some serious cash? Join me in the Pantry Wars Challenge!