Are you in need of ideas for day trip activities near your Metro Atlanta community in Stockbridge? If so, you will have a great time enjoying mother nature at these nearby Metro Atlanta parks, attractions and well-known sites.Panola Mountain State Conservation Park is a wonderful nearby State Park with miles of trails for hiking, jogging, and biking.... [Read more...]

Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park, complete with adventure and thrills, takes the cake for family fun. Looking for exciting things to do in Stockbridge? Here is your answer. Are you ready to challenge yourself on the ropes? Take an adventure walk on the Sky Walk among the treetops. There is a challenge for everyone from beginners at 12 feet in the air,... [Read more...]

The Pinehusrt Tea Room isn't what you think it is... More than a spot for "tea n crumpets"..although you can choose to have some during your wedding consultation. Whether you dream of a "Royal Wedding" or one with Southern charm, the Pinehurst Tea Room is a truly romantic and luxurious event space tucked away in the city of Stockbridge. The entire facility... [Read more...]

Instead of vegging out all Labor Day weekend 2011, why not get a move on and check out Arts on the Creek festival, a great way to celebrate Labor Day weekend 2011. Get ready for a little less than an hour road trip to Johns Creek, Georgia for Arts on the Creek festival, a 2-day (September 3rd-4th) event featuring face-painting and others kids activities,... [Read more...]

Plan on heading into the city for the Fourth of July festivities? Whether you watch Fireworks at Stone Mountain or in the Centennial Olympic Park, a trip to Lenox Square Mall may need to make it to your itinerary! Lenox is trying something new this year and plans to add food tasting to their annual Fourth of July Celebration! If you've never seen fireworks... [Read more...]

For the past couple of weekends, I have been traveling a lot. Two weeks ago I flew to Houston, Texas for my best friend's birthday, and last weekend I went to Newark, New Jersey for my cousin's wedding. Both trips were fabulous except for...the plane ride!! Crying babies, stinky food, screaming kids, crowded middle seats, turbulence and delayed flights!! Those... [Read more...]

I know that the fall season only just officially got underway, but I think that it's a pretty good time to think about winter vacations. I mean, living in Stockbridge, you know how Georgia weather can get; it'll either be unseasonably warm or unbearably cold this winter. Either way, I think I'd rather escape GA weather all together and head to ACTUAL warm weather... [Read more...]

If you enjoy nature and want a “getaway” that’s still in town, drive by the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and see their latest exhibit or the Orchid House. They feature events throughout the year, both for adults and children, which incorporate the plants of the garden or temporary sculptures on display. More information can be found on the official... [Read more...]

How many times have  you traveled  to a foreign country (or anywhere for that matter)  and felt like you had a huge, neon, 'TOURIST' sign attached to your forehead all due to the larger than life map in  your hands that  you're trying to navigate? Plenty, right? Well, I have a quick tip for you. Instead of hauling around a huge, (and I do mean... [Read more...]

Well then, why not have it shipped instead? If you ship a package with FedEx or UPS, you can get your luggage insured, they offer better tracking, and will refund your shipping fee if items are damaged or lost. What could get better than that? There are a couple of drawbacks however, as this article shows. A 25-pound bag would cost about $31 when shipped vs.... [Read more...]