Thursday, October 4, 2012
This weekend, you can get out to a corn maze, a dairy farm, a campout, Georgia's Official Day of the Cowboy and the 37th annual Andersonville Historic Fair with Civil War re-enactors.
Fall provides many opportunities for family bonding. Yes, there are the traditional fairs and festivals in just about every county in the state, but there are other weekend events that aren’t so traditional and offer more than arts and crafts, funnel cake and a parade (although these are fun, too). Take advantage of lowering winter gas prices to make a day trip out of an activity listed below. Wander through a corn maze, see how a real dairy farm operates or test your courage at The Haunted Barn—all at Cagle‘s Dairy Farm. Celebrate The Official Day Of A Cowboy or plan a campout at The Rock Ranch. Experience a Civil War battle with a real-life reenactment. 3 Locations, Lots of Activities: 362 Stringer Road, Canton, GA 30115: 770-345-5591: …
Friday, September 7, 2012
Take a look at some ways to give back to the community and have fun during the upcoming holidays.
It’s hard to believe that Christmas merchandise is already on the shelves and along with them, big Christmas sales. The meaning of the holidays seems to get lost in the hustle and bustle of buying. For the past few years I have implemented certain activities to make sure my family and I don’t depend on gifts to have a rewarding holiday. In fact, our holidays our much more meaningful and rewarding than they use to be. When I was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, I decided to make every Christmas and Birthday as if it were my last. I didn’t want to celebrate me; I wanted to do something for someone less fortunate than me. I knew it would give me something to look forward to, but I never imagined the Christmas Angel project (for needy …
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Marietta Patch provides a selection of great bargains for the whole family each week.
We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column is dedicated to giving you at least five ways each week that will help your family's bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. July is a great month to purchase certain products. The retail world is already gearing up for the 2012 holiday season and there are mark downs, clearance sales and inventory clearances across the retail board. And while July is typically thought of as a slow sales month for many businesses, there are some great buys out there if you know what you’re …
