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Have you ever been to Alpharetta, Georgia? To be honest, we used to go there all the time... Then when my brother got married, we got to really check out Avalon - Alpharetta ... and let me just tell you, it is a whole different world there!  (MAJOR COMPLIMENT, so don't read more into it!)  The kids love going to Alpharetta, so you best believe we stay in that area when we get the chance. This past weekend, I learned that Alpharetta Restaurant Week was going on  (March 3-9, 2024)  FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Alpharetta Restaurant Week March 3-9, 2024 Alpharetta boasts an unbeatable lineup of top-notch culinary hot spots and Alpharetta Restaurant Week is the perfect time for patrons to try a new restaurant or revisi...

I ran across an old email and while most of the people I know are freezing right now, summer isn't too far off.  This was a list for things to do in Alpharetta during the summer.  While some of the activities might not be available anymore, you can still find fun things to do!!!!!  We love going to Alpharetta when we visit family, so you can believe we will be making our own list of THINGS TO DO based upon what I am sharing with you!!!! This is at a hotel in Alpharetta.   The ABCs of Family Fun in Alpharetta A is for Art Walk – Visit 20 sculptures across Alpharetta! Follow the map and read the stories/inspiration behind each sculpture in the Alpharetta Arts Brochure. B is for Build-A-Bear – Create a plush best friend that will mark the memory of a fun summer exploring Alpharetta! C is for Catching a movie – Enjoy a chill afternoon seeing the latest flick at Studio Movie Grill, AMC North Point Mall or Regal Cinemas Avalon!  D is for Downtown  Alpharetta ...

Remember last year when I was able to take Savannah and Broxton to the Adventure to Santa at North Point Mall?  Well, they are bringing it back again this year!!! Last year was an experience with Shrek and friends.  This year we will be hanging out with Po and the crew from Kung Fu Panda!   Read the press release (below) for more information! FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. North Point Mall, today announce that Adventure to Santa – A DreamWorks DreamPlace, an exciting and interactive Santa adventure for the entire family is set to return to North Point Mall, on November 19 th .  DreamWorks Animation, the global family entertainment brand known for award-winning storytelling and industry leading innovation, has once again ...

I have an announcement to make. If you follow me on Instagram , " You already know !"  If you don't follow, I will wait while you jump on over and click the follow button... Okay, are you back?? You ready? You already know what it is... KIDZ BOP ! KIDZ BOP!!!!! (Just a friendly reminder... all photos belong to me. As cool as I know my kids are and yes, we go on some pretty fun adventures, please don't take my photos without permission.)   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. If you are a reader that has been around for a bit, you probably know that my son is a HUGE fan of Kidz Bop.  We have who knows how many of the CD's.  He watches the You Tube Video's to see them dancing.  He loves it.  For years now, he h...

FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary c ompensation . Are you going to be attending the Life of the Party Tour for Kidz Bop ?  Maybe you are just really a big fan of them, just like Broxton.  Either way ---  you might want to check out what this " hostess with the mostess" did for a Kidz Bop themed party .  I love the cupcake microphones and the pin the tour bus on the map.  I wish I had that creativity!!!!   Make sure you look to see if they are headed to a city near you !  Broxton wants to meet them so bad, it won't be happening, but you can see if they have VIP meet and greet tickets available for the show if you make it to one!  In or near Atlanta?  You can purchase tickets HERE to the Alpharetta event!...

It is always surprising to people when they get in our car the music that comes from the radio. Broxton is a HUGE fan of the KIDZ BOP CD's and they get plenty of play time in there! Once our passengers realize it is a kid singing popular songs they normally start to sing along, although sometimes they are a bit amazed and they just sit and listen. (It is especially funny to watch the reaction of a teenager.) The songs on the discs are the popular songs that are on the radio today... just CLEAN versions and sang by kids.  That means it is mama approved so we get to enjoy good music without the profanity or the bleeping out of words and phrases.   FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary c ompensation . When I saw that Kidz Bop was coming out with versio...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Time to get the clothes ready, the camera charged and your energy saved up...  Why?  Just because the holidays are here!   October rushed by and Halloween came and went super fast.  Poor ol' Thanksgiving seems to get the shaft, as it goes from Halloween to Christmas before you know it.  Some stores almost seem to bypass Halloween too!  Anyways, a bit ago, we were invited out to Northpoint Mall to check out the Adventure to Santa Experience.  Let me tell you, an experience it is!!!! I was thinking it was going to be like the other mall Santa's where you see Santa, but with a little extra, you know... the whole ADVENTURE. What I did not know was that it wasn't just a LITTLE o...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. This past weekend, we were invited for a guided tour of the #LegoAmericana at North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Georgia.  When I received the email invitation, I knew it was something that Broxton would love and to be totally honest, I was excited to check it out myself.  Broxton and I checked out the photos online so that we knew what what displays they would have and I knew the one I wanted to see the most was The Liberty Bell!   We arrived at North Point and were ready for the tour.  The people in charge have placed 10 huge displays throughout the lower level of the mall.  They are in three different groups, so that you have plenty of room to check it out.  The Lincoln Memorial was pret...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Last week we were able to go to the official opening of Main Event Entertainment in Alpharetta ... What you didn't know is that we were there just a few days before learning what all is offered when you have a birthday party there... (You also might not have known that we went back last weekend when my parents came to town...  We really love that place... Also, we had friends that saw our review that headed there today...  we might have tried to meet them, but it was just not happening today.)   So - today I want to tell you about their birthday party options...  The day of the party was our first time at Main Event and you pull up to a massive building, it is very festive looking and let...