Tailgating. It’s not just a party in a parking lot; it’s a religion to some, a ritual to others and an all-around symbol of Southern Hospitality to all. The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is bringing back its signature party – “PIG OUT” – this time with a Tailgating theme and delicious evening of the South’s best tailgating foods. The night includes food from Ford Fry & E.J. Hodgkinson (hosts), Chris Hall, Eli Kirshtein, Todd Mussman, Kelly English, Levon Wallace, and more! Purchase tickets at www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com.

When:
May 30th
7:00 PM

Cost:
$65.00 (includes food, beverages, tax & tip)

Where:
JCT Kitchen
1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 18
Atlanta, GA 30318

Event website

Women possess the unique ability to give the most remarkable gift of all – the gift of life. For many women, pregnancy is an enjoyable time in their lives. The thrill of developing a life within is an experience unparalleled by any other. For women who enjoy pregnancy andlove to help others, surrogacy may be their calling.

The Benefits for the Surrogate Mother

Surrogacy is the ultimate gift. For the intended parents, surrogacy is a selfless gift that fulfills a dreamto have a family. For both the surrogate and intended parents, it is a unique experience and a journey that few people have the opportunity to enjoy. When a woman commits to being a surrogate, she commits to making a righteoussacrifice. Though having a child for a stranger is not the easiest thing to do she puts aside her instincts and desires for the sake of strangers. Surrogacy is truly a selfless act of love.  The surrogate mother enjoys many benefits unique to the journey that is surrogacy. First and foremost it is a wondrous, gratifying experience to give a baby to excited parents. Another benefit is the chance to enjoy pregnancy without adding another child to the family. Surrogate mothers also serve a higher purpose by answering the prayers of deserving couples who desire a family.

How Surrogacy Works

When a woman agrees to become a surrogate, she commits to much more than carrying a baby. She commits to an in-depth screening and selflessly puts her life on hold for a year or more. This includes medical and psychological evaluations, background checks, and matching processes. Surrogacy arrangements vary. When the surrogate receives IVF (in vitro fertilization) from a donor sperm and egg, it is called Gestational Surrogacy. If the woman is donating an egg as well as her body, it is considered Traditional Surrogacy. When the woman receives no compensation for her act of love, it is known as Altruistic Surrogacy, though most surrogacies involve generous compensation for the woman.

Once a woman is chosen, she undergoes medical and psychological testing. Financial and legal arrangements are made,then IVF is attempted. If it is successful, she carries the baby to term and bears the child.

Financial compensation is a part of surrogacy, but in order for surrogacy to work it cannot be the primary motivation. The bestsurrogates are those that are in stable, loving, financially solvent, supportive relationships and are motivated by love and a desire to give unto others.

Resources for Interested Surrogates

In Atlanta, the leading surrogate agency is Family Journeys International. To them, surrogacy is a selfless act of love – not a financial or legal transaction. Family Journeys International assists interested surrogates in finding intended parents. The agency facilitates Gestational Surrogacy as well as other services. They focus on the quality of the relationship and success of the pregnancy. One of the founders has been a surrogate twice and is very passionate about helping others through the journey.

Family Journeys International eliminates complication by coordinating the medical, legal, and financial aspects so the surrogate can focus on the pregnancy. Working through an  agency such as Family Journeys International provides surrogates and intended parents peace of mind. Surrogates know their act of love will not go unappreciated, and intended parents know they are going to get a healthy, beautiful baby to answer their prayers.

For More Information

If you are interested in learning more about surrogacy, contact Family Journeys International. They are located in Metro Atlanta.

Family Journeys International

1911 Grayson Highway, Ste 8-156
Grayson, GA 30017

Phone: (678) 473-4865

Facebook: facebook.com/familyjourneysintl

Twitter: twitter.com/familyjintl

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arby’s. All opinions are 100% mine.

Arby’s is partnering with KING’S HAWAIIAN brand to introduce two new irresistible sandwiches to their menu, the KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef and KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef & Swiss. It’s a new twist on the classic Roast Beef sandwich! They are only available for a limited time, so if you haven’t tried them yet you need to do it fast before they are gone!

What’s in the two new hot, made to order sandwiches? Let me tell you…

Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef sandwich.

The Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN roast beef sandwich comes with an extra helping of freshly sliced roast beef, piled high on a soft and slightly sweet KING’S HAWAIIAN bun.

Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef & Swiss sandwich.

Which has the same extra helping of roast beef and KING’S HAWAIIAN bun, but it is topped with Swiss cheese, crunchy pickles and creamy Dijon spread.

Want to win a chance to surf in paradise? Enter the Arby’s Hawaiian Getaway Sweepstakes today for your chance to win!

Arby’s is hosting a Hawaiian Getaway sweepstakes to celebrate these two new KING’S HAWAIIAN sandwiches.  The grand prize winner will receive a round trip for two with four nights stay in Honolulu, HI. Plus a premium group lesson at one of the island’s premier surf schools, Hawaiian Fire. How cool is that?

To enter the sweepstakes and for more details visit www.ArbysKingsHawaiian.com.

Hurry though the sweepstakes is almost over.

The Hawaiian Getaway sweepstakes runs from April 29 – May 26!

This past March, 17 year old high school student, Nick D’Aloisio, sold his news aggregator app to Yahoo! for $30 million in cash and stocks. Behave LLC is launching it’s inaugural summer program, Building Young Entrepreneurs (BYE), in Historic Downtown College Park to train the next generation of entrepreneurs.

“Building Young Entrepreneurs is about encouraging your kids to discover and follow their passion,” explains Lakeitha Grey, CEO of Behave and BYE Program Administrator. “I’ve read business success stories of kids as young as nine. Anything is possible with a dream and a little direction.”

“BYE is designed to boost their self-confidence and instill work ethic that will stay with them for years to come – no matter what career path they choose to take,” states Grey.

Building Young Entrepreneurs starts Monday, June 3rd and runs through August 2nd, Monday thru Friday from 8am to 6pm; open house is Friday, May 31st from 7pm to 8pm.

Camp is held each day at The Blu Bisque at 3397 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337.

Healthy meals and snacks will be provided for all campers and discount for multiple children and extended care available.

For more information, visit www.letsbehave.com/bye or contact Lakeitha Grey at 678-357-8406 or bye@letsbehave.com.

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With school out and schedules a little less hectic, many parents find this the perfect time to help their children develop other talents or skills that perhaps there just hasn’t been time for during the school year. Many families

are finding summer break the best time to encourage their children to begin learning a second language. There are a number of benefits for your child to learn a second language. The minds of young children are very receptive to bilingual study and many scientists have found that bi-lingual children have better attention spans and greater over all academic success.

The Atlanta area has many foreign language camps and foreign language classes available for children who wish to begin their bi-lingual journey.

The Spanish Academy

Johns Creek / Suwanee Location
5513 Old Atlanta Rd.
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone (770) 751-3646
thespanishacademy.com

The Spanish Academy is a unique immersion pre-school. This facility offers classes beginning at age 10 months. The Spanish Academy truly takes traditional language classes to a whole new level. This facility offers fun, immersion style summer camp programs for children aged 2-6. This is a great way to introduce your child to a new language and to get them acquainted with The Spanish Academy. Many participants in the foreign language camp program go on to enroll in permanent year round Spanish instruction. The Spanish Academy offers five convenient locations in and around Atlanta so no matter where you are in the Atlanta area you can have access to quality language education for your kids.

Alliance Française d’Atlanta

afatl.com

Colony Square
Plaza level
1197 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta GA 30361
404-875-1211

The Alliance Française offers a variety of environments for all students. Learn French with qualified teacher in a fun way through hands-on activities, interactive workshops, games, drama, music & cooking.

Their camps allow children to experience total immersion in French and explore Francophone cultures without ever leaving Atlanta. This camp is ideal for learning or practicing French in a creative, relaxed setting.

Lango Foreign Language for Kids

enespanol.com

This innovative new idea in language education actually brings the class to you. Lango staff members travel to schools, day care centers, play spaces, church schools and private schools that are in need of Spanish education. Classes are set at affordable prices and Lango staff will work with any parent wanting to work with their school to set up language enrichment for their facility. Their staff of teachers is highly qualified native or full bi-lingual speakers. Your child will love learning a new language and you will love the convenience of having onsite language education.

Learning a second language is something many people wish they had done when they were younger. This summer why not give your child that advantage by visiting one of these great language schools?

Garden Centers Host FREE Event Featuring Food, Fun and Prizes to Honor Loyal Customers 

As a thank you to all patrons for playing in the dirt, Pike Nurseries is hosting a location-wide Customer Appreciation Event on Saturday, May 18 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The first 150 customers at each location will receive a special scratch-off card for the chance to win great prizes, and Pike Nurseries will offer a 20% discount for select products. Customers are also invited to enjoy a complimentary cookout with hot-off-the-Kamado Joe grill hotdogs from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Atlanta–area Pike Nurseries locations are also offering customers a chance to win a one-night stay at Barnsley Gardens or a VIP Braves Package. Prize giveaways and food are limited, so customers are encouraged to arrive early!  

WHAT:
Featuring free food, storewide specials, prize scratch-off cards to first 150 customers and a chance to win a one-night stay at Barnsley Gardens or a VIP Braves Package

WHEN:
Saturday, May 18, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free hotdogs from 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WHERE:
All Pike Nurseries locations
Please visit www.pikenursery.com for local store information.

COST:
The event is FREE to attend

For more information, please visit Pike Nurseries online at www.pikenursery.com.

Visit Pike Nurseries on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

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Kids can experience all the excitement of the AJC Peachtree Road Race when they lace up their running shoes for the AJC Peachtree Jr. 3K. This family-friendly event allows your kids to experience the fun of Peachtree in a safe and non-competitive environment! The 3K event is open to ages 7-12, while the Lil’ Peach 50M Dash is open to ages 6 and under.

Note to Parents:
For the 3K event, the course is limited to race participants only; parents are not permitted to run with their children. The Lil’ Peach Dash is open to children and their parents.

Don’t wait in line for your number and shirt on event morning–register online through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 11 and you’ll be able to pick up your number and T-shirt in advance.

Advance number pickup locations and times are:

Thursday, May 16, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sports Authority Buckhead
3221 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Friday, May 17 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sports Authority Perimeter Pointe
1155 Mount Vernon Hwy, Ste 500
Atlanta, GA 30338

Those registering between midnight on Monday, May 12 and 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 can pick up their numbers and shirts on event morning at Piedmont Park.

WHEN:
May 18, 9:00 am

WHERE:
Piedmont Park

WHO:
3K ages 7-12
50M ages 6 and under

Awards:
All finishers receive a commemorative AJC Peachtree Jr. T-shirt. AJC Peachtree Jr. finishers receive a pennant and Lil’ Peach finishers receive a ribbon.

Registration Cut-Off Date:

May 15, 11:59 pm
To Register:
Click Here

Event website

The sun is out in Atlanta and you should be too!  Grab the kids and head over to one of these fabulous Atlanta parks for some fun in the sun.

Working from home is becoming increasingly common for parents. As technology evolves, parents are finding it realistic and relatively commonplace to work from home. While the idea of working from home is a dream for many, it is often difficult to maintain a regular work schedule around diaper changes, snack time, and extracurricular activities.

Canongate Golf Hosts 2nd Annual Junior Golf Expo

To celebrate the official start of its 2013 junior golf program, Canongate Golf is hosting a series of four Junior Golf Expos at Georgia National, Bentwater, Braelinn and Mirror Lake Golf Clubs. These free events serve as an opportunity to introduce kids 5 and up to the game of golf and develop current junior player’s games through Canongate’s series of summer camps, Get Golf Ready program, junior competition and more.

As a way to introduce the game to kids, each Junior Golf Expo will also feature fun activities including golf lessons and sports specific training and movement stations. Canongate instructors will also be on hand to fit juniors for golf clubs. The Expo will also have bounce houses on site, as well as an appearance by “Scratch” the Canongator.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Georgia National Golf Club
1715 Lake Dow Road
McDonough, GA 30252

Bentwater Golf Club
100 Golf Links Drive
Acworth, GA 30101

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Braelinn Golf Club
500 Clubview Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Mirror Lake Golf Club
1000 Canongate Pkwy.
Villa Rica, GA 30180

All events are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m.

ABOUT CANONGATE

Canongate Golf Clubs is a unique community of golf clubs consisting of 22 private clubs in the metro-Atlanta area, five in Houston and two in the Denver area.  For more than 45 years, Canongate has provided the ultimate in golf variety and value.  Canongate members now have access to 22 different clubs, with 25 championship courses available for their enjoyment. For more information about Canongate Golf Clubs, visitwww.canongategolf.com.  To follow Canongate Golf on Twitter visit www.twitter.com/canongategolf and go towww.facebook.com/canongategolf to become a fan on Facebook.