Your monthly roundup of family fun, homeschool happenings, and local adventure for July 2026!

One of my favorite summer hacks is themed days for a summer fun list. Not only does this keep the summer schedule predictable for the kids, but it also gives them something to look forward to every day. Here’s a list of themed days for summer 2026:

Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Ice cream is a summertime favorite, and here are a few of our top local spots we recommend you try. Plus, I found deals for National Ice Cream Day on July 19!

Your list of 4th of July celebrations and events for 2026!

Your monthly roundup of family fun, homeschool happenings, and local adventure for June 2026!

Explore all the fun camps happening summer 2026! Click on the name of each organization to learn more about their camps.

Get ready for fun and exciting Easter egg hunts with this local list! This guide will help you make your Easter season memorable. Let's dive into the ultimate 2026 Easter egg hunt list:

Something is enlightening about the midpoint of the school year. You’re far enough in to know what’s working — and what’s absolutely not — but you still have plenty of time to shift, rebuild, and breathe new life into your family routines. A mid‑year reset isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment. It’s about noticing where the friction is and choosing routines that support the season you’re actually living in, not the one you imagined back in August.

It’s time to ring in 2026 with some creative at home party ideas and local events to make this New Year’s Eve memorable for your family!

Christmas is a magical time of year, and there's no better way to create lasting family memories than by enjoying festive family activities that won't break the bank. I’ve put together a list of the top ten free Christmas events in West Central GA and East Central AL to help you make the most of this holiday season!

This past week, our family spent time putting together blessing bags with Shiney, and what started as a simple service activity turned into a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about homelessness.

If you haven’t had a chance yet to see the beautiful Christmas lights in our area here is your guide! All you have to do is grab a thermos of hot cocoa, some cookies and enjoy the beautiful lights!

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas 🎶 and it’s time to plan your holiday fun. Check out the 2025 Family Holiday Guide for West Central Georgia/ East Central Alabama!

When we moved to Georgia in 2022, I was surprised to learn there were a limited number of indoor play spaces within 30 minutes of our new home. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been thrilled to see many more spaces open for energetic kids. Kid’s Empire is by far the best play space that we’ve been to in this area.

I know this may be an unpopular opinion, but when my family suggested we start putting up the Christmas decorations the day after Halloween this year, my immediate response was, not yet. No, I’m not a grinch, and before you grab your torches and pitchforks, please allow me to explain.

For our public schooling friends summer is coming to a close and for our homeschooling friends there’s just a couple months left of summer fun. I thought this would be a great time to share some of our favorite things we’ve done this summer to give some ideas on how to soak up the last few days or weeks of summer fun with your family!

Fourth of July is around the corner so it’s a great time to plan ahead and check out what events are happening in our area!

I love to save money so I’m always on the hunt for free and cheap things. Here is a list of some of the spring freebies I’ve found. If you score one of these freebies let me know in the comments. Happy saving friends!

Traveling isn’t the only option this spring break season. There are lots of options that don’t involve leaving your state. Here are some ideas for the perfect spring staycation for your family!