Category Archives: Local Atlanta

Your Invitation to “Open the door.Take the tour.”

I recently received an invitation to visit and tour my local Boys & Girls Club in Brookhaven which is part of the Boys and Girl Clubs of Metro Atlanta.  It had been years since I’ve stepped foot in the doors … Continue reading

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Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You… an Exploratory Exhibit (Ticket Giveaway)

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has a new feature exhibit,  Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You.  This exhibit encourages children to explore the human body, and inspires them to learn through by using different tools that make … Continue reading

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Healthy Food at The Big Chow Grill Atlanta

Mmmmm this was some good eats.  As you can see from the pictures below, Devin and I chowed down on healthy food at Atlanta’s Cobb Galleria restaurant, Big Chow Grill. Big Chow Grill is American stir-fry with a healthy twist.  For … Continue reading

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Celebrate Black History Month at Macy’s event in Honor of Gordon Parks

Come out to Macy’s Lenox,  for a spirited discussion on Gordon Parks’s influence on film and the future of African-American cinema with actor/director Eriq La Salle. Gordon Parks who passed in 2006 was a groundbreaking American photographer, musician, writer and film director. He … Continue reading

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The Adventures of Mighty Bug at The Center for Puppetry Arts

Looking for something to do with your children?, consider visiting the Center for Puppetry Arts.  The Center for Puppetry Arts is a great place to take your children where they will be entertained while learning something educational.  I recently took … Continue reading

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Seafood for the Super Bowl

Chef Sammuelsson recently visited Macy’s at Lenox Square here in Atlanta.  He came as part of Macy’s Culinary Council Tour. Macy’s Culinary Council team of distinguished chefs serves to inspire the way Macy’s customers shop, cook and eat at home. The … Continue reading

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Zoёs Kitchen Review and Giftcard Giveaway

 Zoës Kitchen is a Mediterranean-inspired quick service restaurant with customers’ dietary concerns in mind–nothing fried with gluten-free and vegetarian options.  Zoës also keeps their recipes simple, everything is made with the freshest high quality ingredients and the majority of their meals are … Continue reading

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Score some Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes from Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Marcus Samuelsson at Macy’s Lenox 2/2!

Join Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Marcus Samuelsson at Macy’s Lenox Square on February 2, 2013.  Chef Samuelsson will be sharing tips on how to create party pleasing appetizers for Super Bowl sunday or any party that it is.  Maybe he will … Continue reading

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Pink Pastry Parlor Phipps Pizzazz

Pink Pastry Parlor Phipps has so much Pizzazz.  Owner and Operator Tiffany Young-Cooper set out to create the ultimate girls experience and she did just that when she created Pink Pastry Parlor.  I recently had the opportunity to visit the … Continue reading

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Buckhead Pizza Co. Hands-On Pizza Making Fun

Devin and I recently attended a Pizza Making Party hosted by Buckhead Pizza Co. at their Buckhead  location.  Buckhead Pizza Co.  is a specialty eatery with an sophisticated atmosphere, it is very inviting and family friendly too. Devin and I … Continue reading

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