The big city of Atlanta is hiding a wonderful place in its shadow. The suburb of Dunwoody is just minutes from Atlanta, and offers guests affordable accommodations, delicious food, beautiful parks, and more!
Find out why the Atlanta suburb is one of Melanie’s favorite Georgia destinations!
For more fun and adventure in the Dunwoody area, check out the Kidding Around Guide to Travel in Georgia
(more…)Are you looking for a special way to celebrate the holiday season this year? A special activity to enjoy with your family that is outdoors and festive? Have you considered a trip to Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park, for their Christmas Celebration? We spent opening day as a guest of Stone Mountain Park to check out what a holiday trip to the Georgia attraction will look like.
(more…)Does your family like exploring nature? Are you always on the lookout for new trails to walk, run, hike or bike? Kidding Around’s Melanie discovered a new place to explore, and look for silly old bears. Check out 100 Acre Woods at Southern Wesleyan University.
(more…)Do you want to get school photos taken of your children this year? If your child isn’t attending in-person school you might be missing the opportunity for school photos this year, or maybe you’d like an alternative to the traditional school photos. Here’s a list of photographers in Greenville who are offering school photo sessions for less than $75 per child.
(more…)Looking for a place you can grab a much-needed boost of caffeine, from a place that has a walk-up window or a drive-thru? We’ve scoured the Upstate for the places that you can do just that! And, possibly grab a treat for your four-legged coffee companion too! There’s definitely no shortage of locally-owned shops in the Upstate.
(more…)Are you looking for a family-friendly corn maze to visit? Would your kids love to pick their own pie pumpkin to turn into a jack o lantern at home? Strawberry Hill in Chesnee has all these fun fall activities and more for your family to do when you visit this farm that covers over 1000 acres. Whether you want to just grab some fresh produce or go for some fun, we have all the info you’ll need to know before you go.
For more fall fun, don’t miss our Guide to Fall Things to Do in Spartanburg.
(more…)If you’re looking for a unique family activity with safe social distancing to finish out your summer, look no further than the drive-through version of Jurassic Quest in Concord, North Carolina. The safari experience runs now through February 21st. Purchase tickets soon as they sell out quickly.
Last year, Kidding Around’s Melanie checked out the tour when it stopped at The Atlanta Motor Speedway. For more information in the Concord, North Carolina area, check out Bethany’s Guide to Concord.
(more…)Have you been hoping to get some new library books from Spartanburg libraries? Spartanburg residents have been patiently waiting for when the library would be ready to re-open. The library has been slowly opening back up to patrons in a limited capacity, and all branch locations are open right now.
(more…)Need WiFi for school this year? Spartanburg school districts and Greenville County are announcing deadlines to apply for a free Wifi Service. Deadlines start July 29th and vary by district. Check the information for your district below and don’t wait to apply!
Due to Covid-19, some parents will be continuing their children’s education at home. The additional cost of internet service is a burden not all families can afford.
The state of South Carolina is offering free internet hotspots and internet service to eligible homes with school-aged children. If you don’t already have internet service in your home, you may qualify for this free service. At time of publishing, the state is providing funding for the service from August 2020 through December 2020.
(more…)While it’s not the same as having a real dragon to call your own, a Bearded Dragon can provide you with companionship and entertainment. They require a little bit more care than some pets, so we sat down with local “Mother of Dragons,” Jessie.
You can learn more about Bearded Dragons, and other fun pet options with the “Ask Me Anything | Pet Ownership ” series on Wagging Around. Inspired by a cute little local pig named Evie, that I just had to get to know! We figured our readers had pet options they were curious about too, and we were right! You can read all about Evie on last week’s installment in the series.
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