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Christmas Holiday Light Guide 2021!
Have a jolly time with these step by step holiday light show directions! Don’t forget the Christmas carols!
He’s Back! Elf on the Shelf Ideas for your Magical Friend
Thanks to South Houston Moms, the Elf is prepared with ideas this year on how to make your child’s month of December a magical one!
Hannukah Recipes the Family will Love!
Whether you’re connecting with family via Zoom, getting together a small group or hosting a holiday meal outside, these recipes will help make this Hannukah memorable.
Thankgiving Ideas to Give Back
Want to share with your family what the giving season is really about? Here are some suggestions of organizations in the area doing good for the community!
Meet-a-Mom Jen Tacbas!
Meet Jen! Jen is a founder of a nonprofit which builds literacy in schools and is mom to one daughter, Logan. When she’s not being a rockstar finding book donations for children, her and her family enjoy relaxing to Hawaiian music (where her husband was born and raised!). Learn more about Jen this week!
Q&A with Puja Jabbour, founded of Jabbour Law!
Jabbour Law Firm, LLC is a boutique estate planning law firm that specializes in helping families protect their assets and leave a lasting legacy. They treat their clients like family and put clients needs first. Golden Isles Moms sat down with founder Puja Jabbour to talk a little bit more about why estate planning is so important.
5 Reasons to get a Home Inspection from Leapfrog Inspections
Don’t go into buying your home blind! Make sure you are well educated on the state of one of the biggest purchases you will make. Here are some tips on home inspection from Leapfrog Inspections, a family run business in the Golden Isles!
Cocktails for the Holidays!
Need a last-minute cocktail for a pared down holiday meal (or Zoom call!)? These festive sips will take you from Thanksgiving through New Year’s–and are easy enough to make any night of the week.
Meet-a-Mom Heather Honaker!
Meet Heather! Heather is a local travel consultant here on the Golden Isles and loves helping families plan their perfect get-aways! Read on for Heather’s go-to stain removal tip (one we love too!).
Sleep Better Tonight!
What parent doesn’t want a more restful night’s sleep?! Here are some helpful tips from Dr. Rebecca Robbins, Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Associate Scientist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and co-author of Sleep for Success!
Easy Pumpkin Chili!
This pumpkin chili recipe from Chef Debra Ponzek is a classic fall dish, full of seasonal flavors like pumpkin and butternut squash!
Meet-a-Mom Brelynn Dumortier!
This weeks Meet-a-Mom is Brelynn Dumortier! She is a long time Brunswick resident and Fast and Furious fanatic! Find out more about this local mom in her interview with GIM!
Candy-Free Alternatives to Halloween Sweets
Looking for some candy-free options for Halloween this year? Whether your child’s school doesn’t allow candy, you want to offer kids (and parents) a healthier option or want to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project (allergy-free options in a blue pumpkin), we have you covered.
Creamed Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil
This Creamed Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil is the perfect end of summer recipe, packing in all that seasonal produce into a pasta dish that is both kid-friendly and vegetarian.
October Book Club Pick “The Husbands” by Chandler Baker!
Our October Book Club pick is The Husbands, by Chandler Baker. This smart sophomore novel has been referred to as a feminist twist on the Stepford Wives.
The Get Into College Guide with Dr. Aviva Legatt
Applying to college has never been easy, but over the past 20 years, it has become more competitive than ever. That means if you’re helping your kids apply to college, you’re playing a whole different ball game than when you were up at bat. That’s why we were thrilled to read Get Real and Get In: How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self by Dr. Aviva Legatt, who has been an admission officer in the Ivy League (including at the Wharton School), as well as a professor and counselor.
Meet-a-Mom Shannon Gabell!
This week’s meet-a-mom is Shannon! You may have spotted her at the newly popular Dorothy’s Oyster Bar on St Simons but when she’s not creating perfect cocktails she’s out for a run or spending time at the beach with her two little ones! Find out more about Shannon and her favorite parts of living on The Golden Isles!
Fall Skin Care Guide
Fall skincare and beauty feels like a fresh start for our faces. With the kids back in school, you have more than 30 seconds to get back into a skincare routine…and maybe even put on some makeup! But where to start? We asked Kari Molvar, a mom of two girls (10 and 8) and regular contributor on beauty and wellness to publications like T: The New York Times Magazine, Vogue and Forbes to share her picks for Fall 2021, from the one face cream you should invest in to the perfect lip gloss for every day.
Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
These Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins are full of Fall flavor. Bake up a batch on the weekend to serve all week long as a grab-and-go breakfast! Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing.
Halloween Books for Kids!
It’s the season of ghosts and goblins and we are thrilled to share our list of brand-new picture books along with some timeless favorites that are perfect for getting children excited for Halloween! We hope you enjoy these spooktacular booooks as much as we do!