Amazon currently has a large section of books and flash cards that are part of a buy 2 get 1 free offer! Many popular learning work books are part of this deal! Click here to view everything included in this offer.

Here are a few included in this deal:

Flash Cards – Numbers 0-100 – currently $3.49

What is the Constitution – currently dropped to $3.99

Where is Our Solar System – currently dropped to $2.67

Bob Books – Emerging Readers Workbook – K – currently dropped to $5.91!

School Zone Flash Cards – $5.99

And tons more! Popular books like Magic Treehouse, Harry Potter, and more! Head on over to create your own B2G1 sale and many of the books are already on sale!

Happy Monday! This week, we are celebrating our baby turning FIVE! How is that even possible? This past weekend, my son and my husband went to the Currahee Military Museum up in Toccoa with their Trail Life Troop to learn about paratroopers. They had a great time and would definitely recommend others visiting there.

We’ve completed 23 days of school and it’s going really well! Proud of my kiddos! Hope you all have a great school year whether you are new to homeschooling, old to homeschooling, or are public schooling. Have a great week!

Monday: Pizza

Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie

Wednesday: Hot dogs, homemade mac and cheese

Thursday: Lentil soup

Friday: Burgers

Saturday: Grilled chicken

Sunday: Leftovers or fix your own dinner

Today starts an extra 40% off Carters.com clearance! Prices are amazing and you could easily stock up on baby gifts for all the upcoming arrivals!

I just grabbed some of these gowns for just $6.59 for the 2 pack to put away for gifting. Great deals! Let me know what deals you find! Shipping is free on orders over $35 or you can see if you have the option to pick up at your local store.

If you or someone you know is having a baby, Amazon has you covered! Currently they are offering $30 off $100 select baby items purchase. The discount will automatically show up at checkout on qualified items.

Many diapers, wipes, and bath items are included in this sale. Here’s one deal idea:

• 3 Boxes of Newborn Pampers $24.27
• 2 Boxes of Huggies Wipes $13.98
• Total: $100.77
• -$25 automatically
• Finally Cost: $75.77 for all!

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department will present a variety of nature education programs for families this fall at Sandy Creek Nature Center (SCNC).

 “Naturalist’s Walks” are planned for Saturdays, September 5, October 3, and November 7 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Join naturalists and discover the wonders of fall. Online registration is required at www.accgov.com/leisure  Space is limited.

“Critter Tales” will take place Saturdays, September 12, October 10 and November 14 from 2:30 – 3:00p.m.  Participants will hear a story about nature and then staff will bring it to life by visiting a critter or going outdoors for an activity. A different tale is read each month. No registration is required. Participants may attend in person or watch on Facebook Live.

All of these programs are free of charge.  Temperature checks will be required  All participants must wear a face mask.  Social distancing will be implemented.

For additional information, please call Sandy Creek Nature Center at 706-613-3615 or visit www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter. 

VeraBradley.com is having their End of Summer sale with 40% off select colors and styles. There are plenty of items to choose from including Hipsters, Totes, Blankets, Towels, and more!

I’m loving all the prints, but especially Reactive. So fun!

Also, these aren’t on sale, but Vera Bradley and Crocs have partnered up for some CUTE styles! Check these out here.

Don’t forget Vera Bradley also is offering cotton face masks at the great price of $8! This is my favorite mask that I’ve found so far.

Shipping is free on orders over $35.

Athens is a community known worldwide for its creative and diverse music scene, with a rich musical heritage dating from the nineteenth century. To recognize the contributions of the artists who have helped make Athens a destination for music fans, the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) announces the launch of the Athens Music Walk of Fame and its first 10 inductees.

The Athens Music Walk of Fame is a two-square-block area in downtown Athens bounded by Pulaski Street, West Washington Street, North Lumpkin Street, and West Clayton Street. The walk passes several renowned music venues in western downtown, including the Morton Theatre, the 40 Watt Club, and the Georgia Theatre.

The first 10 inductees for the Athens Music Walk of Fame show that Athens’ musical heritage far predates the alternative music scene that put Athens on the international map. While several of the artists who shaped Athens’ “indie” reputation appear among these initial inductees – including Pylon, R.E.M., and the B-52s – there are a number of figures who demonstrate the depth and breadth of Athens’ musical pedigree.

The first 10 inductees for the Athens Music Walk of Fame are:

• The B-52s
• Danger Mouse (Brian Joseph Burton)
• Drive-By Truckers
• The Elephant 6 Recording Company
• Hall Johnson
• Neal Pattman
• Pylon
• R.E.M.
• Vic Chesnutt
• Widespread Panic

The first ten inductees were selected by a local resident committee appointed by Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz. During the selection process, committee members considered the contribution to the identity of Athens, established career, diverse representation in cultural and racial identity, distinct musical style, and historical context. Additional artists will be selected for induction into the Athens Music Walk of Fame in the coming years.

While many of the first 10 inductees may be more publicly known, some entrants such as Hall Johnson, who was born in Athens in 1888 and dedicated his career as an African American choral director to ensuring that African American spirituals would become part of the musical canon, are considered unsung heroes of the music scene. 

The Athens Downtown Development Authority received a Tourism Product Development Grant from the Georgia Department of Economic Development that will fully fund a mobile app to accompany the walk. Visitors and residents will be able to download the app, designed by ThinkProxi, to experience the sights and sounds associated with each honoree’s contributions. 

Bronze plaques installed in the sidewalk will honor these performers who have contributed to Athens’ musical legacy. Through a competitive process, a panel of community members selected Allen Sutton, an Athens-based multidisciplinary designer, and his plaque design. 

The plaque design is inspired by both a guitar pick and a location pin to illustrate the link between the medium and the place it was created. The Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department’s Streets and Drainage Division is planning to install all ten of the plaques by early September.

In honor of the launch of the Athens Music Walk of Fame, Mayor Girtz’s monthly Community Conversation video program for August will feature conversations between Mayor Girtz and inductees Michael Stipe of R.E.M. and Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers. The August Community Conversation will air live on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. on YouTube (www.youtube.com/accgov or by searching for ‘accgov’ on the YouTube app on set-top devices such as Roku or Apple TV), Facebook (facebook.com/accgov), ACTV Spectrum Channel 180 / UGA Cablevision Channel 6, and www.accgov.com/actvlive. The video will be available on-demand after the live broadcast.

“For decades, Athens has been a wellspring of musical talent, well represented by the first class of the Walk of Fame,” says Girtz. “The Athens musical scene drew me here and continues to enrich the life of this community year after year. No doubt, today in Athens there is a song being written in a bedroom or a just-formed band rehearsing in a ragged rehearsal space that the future will regard as highly as we hold these artists.” 

The Athens Music Walk of Fame is funded by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission and supported by community partnerships, including the Athens Downtown Development Authority and the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Arts Division. 

For more information and images, visit www.accgov.com/publicart or contact the Athens-Clarke County Public Information Office at 706-613-3795 or info@accgov.com.

https://www.visitathensga.com/articles/post/athens-music-walk-of-fame-launched-with-first-10-inductees/

Happy Monday everyone! School here is going along great! This week, we are pet sitting and that has added a fun dynamic to our normal crazy. Our dog Teddy is happy to have a friend to play with each day.

I have definitely been in a meal slump lately. I’m ready for fall meals of soups and chilis. The budget is ready for that, too! Here’s what we are making this week.

Monday: International Grill and Bar

Tuesday: Lazy Lasagna

Wednesday: Grilled chicken salad

Thursday: Baked chicken legs, veggies

Friday: Fajita Chicken Casserole

Saturday: Burgers

Sunday: Eggs, biscuits, bacon

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One of my goals this year was to read at least 12 books. I know that doesn’t sound like much, but when I was growing up, I loved to read! Since having kids, I feel like I haven’t had the time to read as much. I set that goal and am slowly making progress toward it.

The latest book that I’m reading was brought to me for a review. It’s called Love Her Well – 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter by Kari Kampakis. I’ve enjoyed reading it on our back porch now that the evenings are starting to cool off a bit more.

Throughout the book, there is great wisdom regarding the mother/daughter relationship during the teenage years. My daughters are currently ages 17, 11, and 9. I felt that I could relate to pretty much everything in the book and enjoyed that each chapter had Reflection Questions so that I could examine myself and my thoughts.

Every relationship can take improvement and I think Love Her Well shows how to put action into motion. I could feel myself relating to the author and understanding her struggles. Many of my struggles with my daughters were just like the ones she would mention. Throughout the book are Bible verses to go along with the points she is making. They flow well and aren’t overbearing.

I like that it’s not a “how to fix your teen” type book, but more of helping the reader find joy and connection through positive interactions. Teens can be hard, but sometimes their reactions are because of how their parents handle the situation.

I’m glad that I had the chance to read this book and I’m sure I’ll be getting a refresher when my younger girls get closer to the teen years.

Interested in winning your own copy? Head on over here to enter the giveaway on Blessed Freebies website. This is definitely one prize you’ll want to win!