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Summer, summer, summertime. Are you singing along? This Friday is summer solstice, the longest, strongest day of light in the year, and my bestie’s birthday. Which brings celebration to mind.

It’s easy to find fancy fireworks, parades and patriotic decorations, but there are other ways to observe the Fourth of July. Here are a few family-friendly alternatives:

It’s officially Pride Month and the perfect time to support LGBTQ+ businesses in Atlanta. Our city actually offers many places to show support all year long, from restaurants and bars to funky neighborhoods where LGBTQ+ owned and friendly businesses reside, including Midtown, Westside and Inman Park.

Dogs have it easy in Atlanta. With some of the best parks right at their paws, gone are the days of running alone in the backyard.

With raking angles, a gaping maw and fangs under the headlights, the Lexus RX couldn’t look more aggressive if it had a mounted machine gun.

With a name like Tara Murphy, it’s surprising I hadn’t already made it to Ireland in all of my travels.

If you’ve never heard of a food forest, get ready – 7.1 acres, near the Lakewood Fairgrounds, will be transformed into walking trails that contain a community garden, along with multiple fruit-producing plants. The space will be free of charge and will offer Atlanta citizens access to fresh food.

Your newly established plant mom here.

Summertime brings days spent outdoors in beautiful weather, but it also brings days where there are thunderstorms, heavy rain, severe weather and risk of flooding.

There’s no arguing smartphones have become a part of our daily lives. Most would even argue that they play a large role in making life easier.

Hidden in the hills above Willeo Road in Roswell, Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) offers outdoor family fun with an important message for kids.

I must confess I have an obsession: “Say Yes to the Dress” on TLC. It’s my TV kryptonite.

Summer has arrived, the kids are out of school and you’re tasked with finding the best things to do in the city without breaking the bank.

It’s almost that time again – children all over the country are scrambling to find the perfect Father’s Day gift.

One of the greatest Atlanta sporting traditions is the Braves, and now that they’ve moved into a new home at The Battery, Atlantans have a new destination for delicious food, trendy retail and tasty drinks.

What do you get when you cross a quarrelsome widow with an eccentric woman at a peer led support group? Well, if you’re talking about Netflix’s newest series, “Dead to Me,” you get endless twists and turns, dark humor and a TV addiction.

There’s plenty to like about the new RAV4, from matured looks to a “take me off-road” attitude and well laid-out interior. It also boasts another design decision I think every car should have: a rubberized volume knob.

A sign for me that it’s almost summer? A Braves game.

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed during May in the United States since 1949. Its purpose is to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses.

The Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off today, and cheers to celebrating with some sun and fun. Whether weekend plans include a cookout, pool time, the beach scene or other fun, refreshing cocktails are always a great addition to the festivities.

Grab your martini and Sewing Down South swag, “Southern Charm” has returned to Bravo for its sixth season, and I’m here for it.

Looking for ways to stay in shape while enjoying the great outdoors? As things heat up in the ATL, lace up your running shoes and take part in one of the many 5K runs/walks that offer views of our beautiful city.

Following a successful Tiny House Festival at Atlantic Station and the announcement of Georgia’s first tiny house development in Clarkston, many young Atlantans might be wondering: Is it time to go tiny?

Bees are facing challenges from parasites, pesticides, declining food supplies and extreme weather. But thanks to “bee highways” over Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham areas and Bee Downtown, there’s hope for the pollinators.

Many in our society are focusing on making their lives greener. But for some, the concept seems so vast that it’s hard to understand the lingo.

As the English language evolves, so must the dictionary. In a never-ending effort to keep its collection of acceptable words current, Merriam-Webster recently added a whopping 640 new words to the dictionary.

With only two episodes remaining of TV’s latest sensation, “Game of Thrones,” viewers are chomping at the bit to see how it all ends.

Moms are recognized and respected for all of the things they do, from the delivery room to the board room. Finally, the marketplace is recognizing the trillions of dollars of buying power that moms wield, and a recent marketing study found that moms control 83% of household purchases.

A change in season means not only a change in weather, but also in wine preferences. Welcome spring’s favorite friend: rosé.

Mother’s Day gift-giving just got easier, with the ideal gift to show all of the single mothers out there how much we love and appreciate them. Give the gift of pampering, relaxation and fun with the new monthly subscription box SinglesSwag.