PARENTPICKS What are your Parent Picks? We want to know at metrospirit.com. As parents, we all develop habits that become like second nature to us, and that’s especially true when it comes to sniffing out deals or finding the best place to take your kids to breakfast… that isn’t greasy fast food. After a while, you forget that others might not know these little secrets, and that’s one of the reasons that Metro Augusta Parent decided to bring back Parent Picks. Over the next couple of months, we’d like you to visit metrospirit.com and tell us what salon cuts children’s hair the best or where you and your spouse go and eat during those all too rare date nights. The categories are listed below, so get to voting! Out and About: When Playing Outside Just Isn’t Enough Best local attraction Best special event (fairs and festivals) Best place to swim/splash Best place for indoor fun Best day trip Best family weekend getaway Dollars and Sense... Shopping with Mom
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consignment shop department store kids clothing store maternity store kids shoe store kids furniture store toy store arts & crafts store school supply store
Retail Therapy For Mom Best home furnishing store Best nail salon Best place to get a “Mom” haircut Best place for home decor Best car dealership Best cell phone service Best oil change service Birthday Fun Best place to have a party Best entertainment Best inflatables rental Best birthday cakes Best ice cream Best Yogurt Best party supplies Best place to have Indoor Fun Best Schools and After School Programs Best preschool
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parent/child program sports program music program gymnastics program dance program martial arts program tutoring/academic classes art/pottery studio classes local day camp overnight camp after-school camp
Food for Thought... Family Friendly Restaurants the Whole Family Can Enjoy Family friendly breakfast Family friendly lunch Family friendly dinner Best kids menu at a restaurant Best grocery store Taking Care of the Kids Best place to give birth Best hospital for pediatrics Best pediatric emergency care Best OB/GYN practice Best pediatrician Best eye care service Best family dental care Best orthodontist Best family pharmacy Best childcare facility
Best portrait photographer Best kids haircuts The Down and Dirty... What every Mom Needs to Know Best housecleaning service Best drycleaner Best Carpet Cleaning Kids and Pets 101 Best pet store Best veterinary practice Best kennel Best Place to adopt pets Best groomer Best place to train your pets When the Kids Are Away, The Adults will Play... Just for Moms Best date restaurant Best gym/health club Best place to take Zumba Best place to take Spinning Best spa Best weekend getaway Best moms’ club/support group Best place to lose those last unwanted baby pounds
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