Common Sense Media Summer Movie Guide
The 2018 summer movie season is all about superheroes, girl power, and long-awaited sequels. Find out what to see — and what to skip at Common Sense Media… Read More »
Book of the Week & the Dunwoody Book Launch Party: Emily Giffin, All We Ever Wanted
A Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA Presents
Emily Giffin, All We Ever Wanted
Book Launch Party
Thurs, June 28
On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 7:30 pm, a Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA (Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta), welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin, as she introduces All We Ever Wanted, her riveting new novel in which three very different people must choose between their families and their values.… Read More »
A Novel Idea- June 5 event
The monthly A NOVEL IDEA — an evening of literary readings from local and regional authors — returns to Dunwoody on Tuesday, June 5 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Crema Espresso Gourmet on Mt. Vernon Road at Jett Ferry Rd.
This month’s genre will be commerical and upmarket fiction — currently publishers’ most sought-after genre including mainstream, fast-reads of plot-based and character-based fiction.… Read More »
Contact:
Kathy Florence
(404) 680-9604
kathywflorence@gmail.com
The Springs Cinema & Taphouse Summer Kids Program
The Springs Cinema & Taphouse in Sandy Springs, which was formerly known as The LeFont Theater is launching a Summer Kid’s Movie Series that will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday morning throughout the summer. Rather than charging for the movies, the owner is asking that parents make a small donation of $1, $3 or $5 to The Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.… Read More »
Book of the Week: God is Able
My friend Sally gave this book to me last November. Thank you sweet Sally. Honestly, people give me books all the time so I have stacks of them to read on the shelves in my home. I typically migrate towards my Kindle library because I can make the font HUGE. However, sometimes I just love the feel of a good old fashioned book in my hands.… Read More »
Style Moment: Charged Up Cherry – One more summer polish color!
Now that the Royal Wedding is behind us, I just had to mention a late-breaking nail color. I am still thrilled with all of the spring/summer nail color picks for this season, but I have stumbled upon this color and I cannot resist sharing! If you are headed to the beach, lake or pool to kick off summer this Memorial Day weekend, Charged Up Cherry (OPI Infinite Shine) needs to make the trip! … Read More »
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Tatiana Answers: What to do about lying daughter?
My 10 year old daughter lies and takes my things without asking to send me on a “goose chase” when I need to use them. The other day she used my most expensive perfume that I could smell all the way downstairs. I approached her and asked if she used it and she denied it.… Read More »
Tatiana Answers: What to do about 18 year old with no interest in driving?
My 18 year old son has no interest whatsoever in driving. He has his learners permit, has taken a driving course and did well with the course. He’s afraid of having a car accident and killing someone. I’ve tried to talk to him and reassure him. Can you please help me? Thanks!
Concerned Mom
Dear Concerned Mom,
It’s normal for a young adult to be apprehensive when he or she is attempting a new task, especially one that could result in a life or death outcome.… Read More »
Book of the Week: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
I’ve decided to give away a hard copy of my latest book of the week! Comment below if you’d like to win a copy of this amazing book. We’ll randomly select a winner from all of the comments and announce the lucky recipient on Friday!
OVERTOURISM….WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO AVOID IT!
Note from Audra – I’m so thankful to have a Travel Talk article this week from Daneille. She hasn’t written one in a while because she’s been so busy planning vacations. Be sure to contact her well in advance if you need help planning a trip. She’s currently working on 2018 Christmas trips and 2019 Spring Break and Summer trips! … Read More »
Tatiana Answers: How to make friends as an adult?
How does one make new friends as an adult if they don’t go to church? I’m a single mom of 2, introverted and in need of some friends.
Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Single or married, introverted or extroverted, feelings of loneliness and social isolation are common for many adults. You are not alone. Social media frequently compounds those feelings by creating a skewed sense of reality and inappropriate expectations of what our lives are “supposed to look like.” … Read More »
Tech Tips from Dunwoody PC
My friend Adam has saved me more than a few times with a daunting computer issue or two or three……so when he sends out his newsletters I always feel like I should share because I know many of you could benefit from his tips. So here’s his latest newsletter in its entirety:
Greetings from Adam at Dunwoody Personal Computers.… Read More »Book of the Week: The Pact, A Love Story
You may have noticed that it has been some time since I’ve read a book. I’ve been in a book withdrawal crisis for a while. Life has just thrown a lot of time consuming things my way recently and I haven’t made time to read. I had to remedy this problem ASAP because I feel lost when I’m not in the middle of a good book. … Read More »
Tatiana Answers: What to do about daughter who wants tattoo and cartilage piercing.
My 16 1/2 yr old daughter wants a tattoo and cartilage piercing. I really don’t want her to get one but she is adamant —ugh! I know there could be worse things! Also she says when she turns 18 she is getting a tattoo and there is nothing I can do about it. Would love all the advice.… Read More »
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Tatiana Answers: How old for double ear piercing?
How old should a girl be to get her ears double pierced?
-Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
The answer is whenever her parents feel like it’s appropriate. Your daughter’s frontal lobe (the part of our brain where our decision making ability comes from) won’t be fully developed until she is 25 at the earliest. She needs to borrow yours in the meantime.… Read More »
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