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

By sunshineandholly on September 20, 2019

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!

Weekend Recap Helen Georgia

By sunshineandholly on September 18, 2019

We had a great weekend in North Georgia! My parents have a timeshare in Helen and we usually stay there a few days each year. Helen is a small German-themed town with lots of character. I’ve been visiting almost every year since I was little. There isn’t a ton to do, but we enjoy spending time together and hitting up a few of our favorite spots!

Weekend Recap – Helen Georgia

We always stop at Jaemor Farms on the way up to the timeshare.

Super Quick and Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Parfaits

By sunshineandholly on September 10, 2019

Now that both kids are back in school, I’ve been brainstorming all the quick and easy make-ahead breakfast options. I love having something already prepped that I can serve in the morning when we’re rushing around. (Still on the hunt for a tasty overnight oats recipe that my kids will actually eat. They’ve never really liked oatmeal…) But they do love yogurt! Graham especially loves the fruit and yogurt parfaits from McDonalds and Chick-Fil-A, so I tried whipping up something similar at home. It was a big hit! Now my kids are obsessed with these super quick and easy make-ahead breakfast parfaits.

You can use any type of fruit your kids like for these parfaits, as long as it lasts in the fridge after it’s been cut. I used strawberries this time. You’ll also need some yogurt, sugar, granola, and small containers – like Ball mason jars!

Start by cutting the fruit into small pieces, and then sprinkle on a couple of teaspoons of sugar and stir. Grab a jar and layer in the yogurt and fruit. Pop on a top and store in the fridge until the next morning. For breakfast, your kids can sprinkle on some granola and dig in! You can also add dried fruit to the parfaits along with with the granola – raisins, apricots, or shredded coconut all sound yummy. We may also try drizzling some maple syrup on top. Or, for a really yummy treat, I may top a few with some chocolate chips or sprinkles. My kids love variety, so I know we’ll be switching things up at our house!

So yummy! PS – I have so many mason jars, but can never seem to find a full set of the same size when I need them!

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Super Quick and Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Parfaits

Looking for school lunch ideas? Click here for 4 nut and dairy-free lunch options!

Do your kids love fruit and yogurt parfaits?

Life Update | Summer Recap

By sunshineandholly on September 4, 2019

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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How to Earn Money for Your School All Summer Long with the New Digital Box Top Program and Double Box Tops at Walmart

By sunshineandholly on July 15, 2019

This post was sponsored by General Mills, but all thoughts and opinions are my own!

It’s summer and you know what that means – my kids will be asking for a snack approximately 500 times a day! We play hard all summer long and my kids can really work up an appetite. Just yesterday, for example, Maddie rode the waves at the beach on a boogie board for almost 2 hours! Girlfriend loves the sand and the surf! And something about that summer sun makes my kids so hungry.

Luckily, I stocked up on lots of great General Mills products from Walmart so I’ll be ready. I like to keep tons of snacks on hand for all of our summer adventures. Granola bars in the pool bag, fruit snacks for the beach, and individually portioned bags of cereal are all quick and easy, and mess-free!

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