So many families rely on the school system to assist with meals for their children. With all of the uncertainty surrounding income and jobs right now, some families might need a little bit of extra help. Local school districts are helping kids by eliminating the cost of school lunch from parent’s worries.
For more assistance with getting food for your family, check out our guide to Finding Help in the Upstate
(more…)Do you have a rambunctious bunch you need to keep entertained? Are you looking for a place to take your Lil’ fairy? Then we have the event for you! Read on to learn the Enchanted Chalice Renaissance Faire details so you’re family can get in on the fun!
(more…)Are you looking for more ways to help the hungry in our community? Do you wish there was a way to involve your children in philanthropy? Hub City Empty Bowls is an organization you’ll want to check out. Kidding Around Contributor Melanie brought her son to a Hub City Empty Bowls Bowl Making Session and she’s telling us about this group, what they do, and how you can help.
(more…)Is attending a performance of the Nutcracker ballet a tradition for your family at Christmas? Ballet Spartanburg is bringing the opportunity to Spartanburg, SC once again. You can see Ballet Spartanburg perform the Nutcracker December 13-15, 2019.
(more…)Are you looking for a fun and FREE way to spend the weekend with your tween to teen age child? Check out Read Up Greenvile happening October 19, 2019. This annual book festival is a great way to introduce your child to a love of reading, or foster their growing love of reading. Kidding Around’s Melanie has all the info parents will need to make the most of this unique festival.
(more…)Do you dream of barbecue? Well, if barbecue is your thing Smoky Dreams Barbecue should be on your radar. This is the barbecue of your dreams. Kidding Around’s Melanie Coblentz had been hearing about this Carolina favorite and just had to give it a try.
(more…)Are you a fan of Stanger Things? Originally filmed just around the corner in Atlanta, you can visit the filming locations of iconic scenes from the first seasons of Netflix’s Stranger Things.
The next Stranger Things season is probably Netflix’s most-anticipated title in the works. By the time the 80s science-fiction hit returns, it will have been well over two years since the last season’s release. Production was shut down for the season due to Covid-19, and safety concerns. You can still safely visit almost all of the locations we’ve included from production of Stranger Thing’s first three seasons, and maintain a social distance while doing so.
For more fun activities in the Atlanta area, check out the suburbs of Dunwoody and Decatur, Georgia.
(more…)Do you wish you could escape for just a few days to an exotic destination and just forget about your worries? Kidding Around’s Melanie Coblentz visited the Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse vacation rental available on AirBnB. Find out what this unique property offers and about all the special creatures who live there.
(more…)Have you heard of the Free Forest School? Kidding Around’s Melanie recently enjoyed a Free Forest School outing with her daughter. Today she’s sharing all about this group, their mission, and what you can expect at Free Forest School outings.
COVID-19 UPDATE
“As some states around the country have initiated reopening, the leadership of Free Forest School reaffirms our stance to remain closed for the foreseeable future. “
Most of us grew up in a different world than the one in which we are raising our children. I can distinctly remember going to a friend’s house, and then the two of us ran off to go explore the woods by her home. I think I was 10 or 11 at the time and otherwise very vigilant parents didn’t even give it a second thought. We came home covered in mud and exhausted, but with memories that I still hold dear decades later.
Children now have high tech distractions to occupy their attention and parents have more things to be concerned about. Our modern world provides less opportunity for children to scamper off into the woods like we might have done when we were young. That is where the Free Forest School can help your kids create these type of memories.
(more…)Have you thought about taking your kids fishing? It can be a little overwhelming, especially if you don’t have much fishing experience yourself. These local events provide great opportunities to learn to fish with your kids. Some of these events even provide the rods, bait, and more free!Â
Don’t forget to register in advance!
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