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Our Favorite Family Board Games

By on September 25, 2019
Our Favorite Family Board Games | sunshineandholly.com | #boardgames | #kidsactivities | board games for kids | preschool games

It may officially be fall, but here in Georgia, the temperature is still more like the surface of the sun! We’re talking 90+ degree heat. And the pool is officially closed for the season, so we’ve been spending more and more time inside just trying to stay cool. Luckily, my kids are old enough to play together and entertain each other long enough for me to get a few things done each day. When they were little, I regretted having my kids two years apart. But now it’s amazing! I love how well they play together. They still fight (like all siblings do) but I will say the amount of time they spend playing versus fighting is way higher.

When they finally get sick of playing on their own and want me to join in, I always reach for a board game, card game, or a puzzle. I find these activities easier than trying to play pretend. (I can only think of so many things for Barbie to say to My Little Pony…) We’ve started to build up a collection of board games that we all love to play.

Here are a few of our favorite family board games:

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The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta – Vol. 4

By on September 20, 2019
The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta

Happy Friday!

We’ve got family coming over this weekend for a small get together to celebrate my kiddos’ birthdays. What are you up to this weekend? If you’re looking for something to do, check out some of these events around Atlanta!

The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta – Vol. 4

10th Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade

Haunted Forest at Buford Corn Maze

HorseFest 2019 at Little Creek Farm in Decatur 

Free Museum Day September 21st

Suwanee Fest Parade

Japan Fest at the Infinite Energy Center

Old Fourth Ward Fall Fest 2019

Atlanta Rosé Festival

Chocolate-Covered Weekend at the Atlanta Botanical Garden 

Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night at Stone Mountain Park

3rd Annual Dunwoody Wine Stroll

Food Truck at Tucker Brewing Company – Your Pie

Free Spay and Neuter Surgeries 

Gilly’s Brew Bar Summer Bash

Did I miss any fun events? Let me know below!

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Life Update | Summer Recap

By on September 4, 2019
Life Update | Summer Recap | sunshineandholly.com

Remember when I used to blog consistently? 😂 I didn’t mean to take the summer off from blogging, but I won’t lie and say I was upset about the break. It was some much-needed time off! I was already feeling uninspired and was in a creative rut near the end of the school year. And since our summer was so busy, I’m not going to let myself feel guilty about taking a break!

We actually had a really nice summer. The kids played well together, we spent a ton of time at the pool, I was able to prioritize working out and self-care, and I managed to NOT get sick on our beach vacation. (I tend to get sick every time we travel. More on that later…)

Here are some things we did this summer:

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25 Fun Things to Do in Decatur, GA with Kids

By on February 13, 2019

Looking for something fun to do with your children in Decatur, Georgia? Click below to check out my guest post over at Mommy Nearest to find out about all the fun activities and attractions in Decatur for kids!

*I was financially compensated for the post. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*

25 Fun Things to Do in Decatur GA with Kids

 

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The Local Guide – Things to Check Out Around Atlanta Vol. 1

By on February 1, 2019
The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta

Morning! I’ve been toying around with starting a local guide section here on my blog – a place where I can share upcoming events and local businesses you guys might want to check out. Atlanta is such an amazing city with so many amazing people doing so many amazing things! So if you share my love of the city, make sure to check back each week for my local guide.

The Local Guide – Things to Check Out Around Atlanta – Vol. 1

Handmade Valentine Workshop at Custom Crafts By You

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Food Trucks at Tucker Brewing Company

Enchanted Woodland Trail at the Chattahoochee Nature Center

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