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Featuring more than 350 artists from across the United States, Stone Mountain Park’s 54^th annual Yellow Daisy Festival will take place Sept. 8-11. Voted one of the top arts and crafts shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event, and winner of multiple awards by the Southeast Festival and Events Association, the event is a tradition for multi-generational shoppers searching for unique works of art.

New in 2022, visit the Yellow Daisy Vintage Village! Located within the lower meadow of Yellow Daisy Festival, this highly curated village of vendors from across the globe will showcase antiques, vintage collectibles, and amazing farmhouse chic home goods and décor.

The Yellow Daisy Festival gets its name from the September blooming of a special type of yellow daisy which only grows within 60 miles of Stone Mountain. First discovered in 1846, Viguiera Porteri, grows in bright bands of yellow on the granite outcroppings of the mountain.

The first Yellow Daisy Festival took place at Stone Mountain Park in two picnic pavilions. Over half a century later, it is the Southeast’s largest outdoor arts and crafts festival with more than six acres of art, crafts, music, and food to explore.

Over 350 festival crafters and artists are selected from a pool of applicants by the Yellow Daisy Festival jury to display their distinctive handmade work in categories including pottery, fabric, painting, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, photography, fine arts, and traditional arts and crafts.

Book signing opportunity with author Stacy West, 57 Buttermilk Acres: Mixing Vintage & New for a Cozy, Inviting Home.  Discover how Stacy creates layers of cozy home décor in settings large and small, mixing vintage finds with new favorites, for a rich blend of style and functionality.

During all four days of the festival, guests can watch live entertainment on the stage, including DJ Chico, New Orleans Jazz, Yacht Rock, Gospel, and Country. An all-new beer garden will offer a place to rest, relax, and refresh before venturing out to discover more hand-crafted wares. Food trucks and festival food will be on hand as well to satisfy any cravings.

The next generation of festival fans can enjoy activities such as sand art, face painting, balloon artists, and more.

Located this year back in the park’s Special Events Meadow, admission to the festival is free with paid parking ($20 for one-day permit or $40 for unlimited annual parking). Festival hours are: Thursday, 7:30am – 5pm, Fri – Sun, 9am – 5pm, September 8 – 11.

For more information about the Yellow Daisy Festival, please visit the Yellow Daisy Festival Frequently Asked Questions website. Listed in Frommer’s 500 Places to Visit with Your Kids Before They Grow Up and cited by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of “35 Natural Wonders in Georgia You Must See Before You Die,” Stone Mountain Park is located 15 miles east of downtown Atlanta. For directions, information about attractions and hours of operation, please call 1-800-401-2407 or visit  www.stonemountainpark.com.

Woo hoo!  Children’s Place is offerin a One Day Only Clearance Event with all clearance 70-75% off!

I just took a peek and found shirts as low as $2.37, flip flops for $2.08, and more!  I saw long sleeves as low as $3.75, which will be great for fall!

And remember shipping is always free on any size purchase!

Take a look around and see what you can find!

I heard wonderful things about the audio drama called Jonathan Park – The Adventure Begins Series 1 since my older kids were little.  We were finally able to check out these cds in the past few months and now I regret not trying them out sooner!

About the Product:

 

This 4-CD Series pack includes over five hours of audio adventures!  The Original Series contains nine albums and is recommended for ages 7-13.   In each album, you will hear as Jonathan and his friends travel around the world and find evidence of creation according to the Bible.

Audio dramas are basically like story-telling with sound effects and different character voices.  Unlike an audio book, audio dramas include everything you need to hear in order to feel like you are present with what is happening.  You may hear waves crashing on the beach, wind blowing, water dripping, footsteps, and more.

 

Synopsis of The Adventure Begins Series:

While running from a storm, Jonathan and his father collide with the Brenan family as they seek shelter in a hidden cave. After discovering a massive dinosaur graveyard, these two families combine forces to build a creation science museum to spread the message of the Creator!

Special Offer:

The Adventure Begins (Series 1) is currently discounted by nearly 60% on website!  You can score free shipping in the US when you use code jpcrew22.

For More Information:

For more information, please visit Jonathan Park website or their Facebook page.  Listening samples are available for each volume on their website if you want to check it out before committing to purchase.

You can also read more reviews on this product and others from other homeschooling families by clicking the banner below.

Woo hoo!  Chacos is having an End of Summer Garage Sale with prices as low as $19.99!  Prices and sizes available while supplies last! Free shipping on orders over $45!  Hurry on over before the sale ends!

Georgia Theatre Company is excited to partner with the Cinema Foundation to help moviegoers celebrate a day at the movies with discounted admissions to kick-off National Cinema Day, September 3.

All GTC locations will be participating in the one-day event, which will bring together audiences of all ages to enjoy a day at the movies with exclusive previews and special in-theater promotions at a discounted admission of no more than $3. National Cinema Day celebrates a summer of record-breaking moviegoing with movies and a special sneak peek of upcoming titles from A24, Amazon Studios, Disney, Focus Features, Lionsgate, Neon, Paramount, Sony Pictures Classics, Sony, United Artists Releasing, Universal, and Warner Bros., only on September 3. Click here to check showtimes at your favorite location.

For more details go to the National Cinema Day website. Join millions of other moviegoers and head to a theater near you.

One of the benefits of homeschooling is getting to go snag some fun freebies when they are during the week.  We are excited that Nothing Bundt Cakes is giving away a FREE Confetti Bundtlet to the first 250 guests at each bakery location on September 1, 2022 to celebrate their 25th birthday!  I’d recommend getting there a bit early to wait in line to snag your freebie.

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew.

My kids enjoy listening to audio dramas for bedtime and in the car.  For the last several weeks, my kids have been listening to The Adventum, Volume 1 as they get ready to sleep.

The Adventum is an audio adventure series that features powerful music, over 50 actors, and amazing sound effects so that you feel like you are actually present at Bible events.  In Volume 1, your family can experience Adam walking in the garden, Noah building the ark, and Abraham taking Isaac to be sacrificed.  This volume is over 4 hours long.   There are 4 cds in this set so siblings can share and listen to separate cds at the same time.  Digital downloads are also available if that is what you prefer.

The three-fold objective of The Adventum is to:

1. Identify with Bible heroes of the past – real people with real struggles – much like us.
2. Stir the imagination and create a deep sense of wonder about the stories of the Bible.
3. Ignite a hunger to study God’s Word.

Our Thoughts:

I was impressed with The Adventum audio series.  This review is the first time I’ve heard of this company and I’m glad we had the opportunity to check it out.  My 4 younger kids (ages 15-6) listened to the adventures and all gave it a “thumbs up”.

Here’s what my 11 year old had to say about The Adventum:

I thought it was a nice cd to listen to because it had good descriptions for the people of the Bible and made it sound real.  It also was neat to hear and learn more about God!   It had fun voices for the characters in the stories.  I want to ask for more of these for Christmas.

I think given the feedback from my daughter and from the rest of my kids, these will definitely be on the Christmas list and even be a great option to gift to others.  It’s always great to have something to listen to that teaches God’s word and is fun!

Discount Coupon:

The Adventum is currently on sale for $19.99, down from $39.99 – a 50% savings!  You can score free shipping (US only) with discount code advcrew22.

For More Information:

For more information, please visit The Adventum website or their Facebook page.  Listening samples are available for each volume on their website if you want to check it out before committing to purchase.

You can also read more reviews on this product and others from other homeschooling families by clicking the banner below.

Crocs.com has a great sale for Labor Day!  Up to 50% off select colors and styles! Then use code LABORDAY to take an extra 20% off select items!  Here is one deal:

• Crocs Marbled Sandals $20, down from $39.99.
• Use code LABORDAY And price drops to just $16!

 

 

Amazon currently has a section of children’s books on sale for buy 1 get 1 50% off!  There are some best sellers on this list and some fun fall/halloween books, too!  Here’s one deal idea:

• You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie – $5.99 (was $8.99)
• Spooky Pookie– $3.73 (was $6.99)
• Final Cost: $7.86 for both!

Shop around and see what deals you can make!  There are chapter books and learning books as part of this deal, too!

Also check out Target – they are having a Buy 1 Get 1 50% off kids book deal as well!