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Goodbye Summer!

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ummer is too short. Going back to school at the beginning of August seems a bit cruel, but that's the price we pay for being able to hit the pools before Memorial Day. Now that school is in session (or soon will be) for most kids, it's time we all get back to our regularly scheduled programming. However, just because the kids are back in school, that doesn't mean summer is over.

August can be a great time to hit the beach for a weekend.

Smaller crowds and more affordable prices can make it very enticing. Read the story "Summer Isn't Over Yet" for some fantastic beach options in Georgia, Florida and Alabama. Also check out the A+ back to school finds in "School Bus Approved".

Maria at the United State And read how Smyrna is on the vanguard of dual language eduof Women Summit in cation in the appropriately-named article, "Si!".

Washington DC. I recently spent a whirlwind two days in Washington DC to attend the United State of Women Summit where education was widely discussed. Speakers included the President, First Lady, Vice President, and tons of celebrities including Oprah Winfrey! It was fascinating to be around so many women doing impressive things in our country and around the world. I was honored to just be in the room with them. It was an outstanding addition to my summer vacation!

Even though I miss the looseness of summer, there is some comfort to getting the kids (and myself) back on a routine. I hope you find your own comfort this month too. Until next month, I'll see you cheering on the players at the BB&T Atlanta Open and cooling off with the Peach Cobbler Blast milkshake at Lolli Bop Sweet Shop!

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P.O. Box 12608 Overland Park, KS 66282-3214 Proverbs 3:5-6 Vinings Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of Vinings’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors.

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Our Contributors

Meet August Contributors AUBRY CANALES is a custom portrait

LAURA MILLER is a native Atlan-

photographer based in Vinings. She

tan with a passion for the written

specializes in family concept editorial

word. From creative short stories

sessions. In addition to photograph-

to folk songs, business writing to

ing families and individuals, Aubry has

human interest journalism, Laura

also worked on impressive and inno-

has written some of everything

vative shoots for Delta Airlines, CNN,

and enjoys a challenging top-

and the SEC. She is married with

ic. Currently, she writes for nu-

three children. AubryCanales.com

merous local publications as well as small businesses. OmniaWriting.com

KIMBERLY DEJANOVICH-RYAN moved

from California to Georgia in August

LIA PICARD has lived in Atlanta

2014, with her husband and two

with her husband for nearly three

dogs. She loves exploring Geor-

years, hailing from the Sunshine

gia and all the beauty it has to offer.

State. She loves to cook and ex-

She's involved with hiking groups

plore the local dining scene, high-

and enjoys donating her photogra-

lighting both on her blog and oth-

phy services to animal shelters and

er publications around town. Lia

rescues in Georgia. Kimberly loves

loves the Atlanta community and shows support by volunteering with

not only taking pictures, but everything else that comes just before that shutter button clicks. KimberlyDejanovich.smugmug.com

different local organizations including the Junior League of Atlanta.

TheCardiganKitchen.com.

NADIYAH M. JETT served as busi-

ness and finance editor for national

women’s

magazine Up-

MARY WELCH is a business and

lifestyle editor who writes on a

scale. She freelances now for

broad range of topics ranging from

several online and print publica-

the legal world to automobiles to

tions, including Patch and The At-

travel for a variety of local and na-

lanta Voice and has spent a decade

tional publications. She is the for-

writing and editing articles for di-

mer editor of Atlanta Woman and

verse audiences. The married mom

business to business magazines.

of four children has also shared her skills with local entrepreneurs in

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need of a stronger marketing presence by working as their communications manager. She plans to launch a multidimensional beauty blog while continuing her freelance writing career.

Want to join our roster of writers and photographers?

Email Maria.Smith@lifestylepubs.com.

DESIREE MILLER can be found just

about anywhere on any given day, but odds are good that when she’s not in Atlanta, she’s traveling the coast of somewhere beautiful. She is an award-winning freelance writer, television news journalist, and blogger. She was honored as the 2014 winner of the national “We Still Blog” award and her personal web site is named to the Top 25 Southern Mom Blogs. Desiree is also a parent influencer/contributor for WSB-TV. StressFreeBaby.com 6

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Advice from parents who have been there.

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Around Town

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Inspired By

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Good Times

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN SMYRNA TEEN NAMED GATORADE GEORGIA BOYS TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Isaiah Rogers, a 2016 Campbell High School graduate, is history in the making.

CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS FENCING CAMP The Campbell High School Fencing Team held its second annual Fencing Camp at the school June 6th-9th. Attendance this year was more than double that of the team’s first camp in 2015 and the team is excited to expand its program during the summer of 2017.

Experienced members of the team and those brand new to the sport learned or improved their basic and advanced foot work and blade work and learned about the history, etiquette, and rules of the sport. The camp itself is one of the team’s biggest fundraisers that supports the purchase of team equipment and will cover a portion of the fees for the professional coaching staff during the upcoming 2016-17 season.

For more information about the CHS Fencing team, go to the Campbell High School homepage (Cobbk12.org/CampbellHS) from the Athletics tab.

The 18 year old is ranked #1 in Georgia in shot put, #7 in the US, and #10 in the world.

He's won the last two shot put state chamIsaiah Rogers broke a 50 year old shot put record this year.

pionships and is a six time All-American in Track & Field. He even broke a shot put state record held since 1966! And now he has been named by The Gatorade Company, in

collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, as the 2015-2016 Gatorade Georgia Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year. He is the first one from Campbell High School to ever win this award.

The Gatorade Athlete of the Year award recognizes Isaiah's outstanding athletic excellence, but also his impressive academic achievement (3.89 GPA) and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the track.

The 6-foot-one, 260-pound athlete is taking his talents to Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas this Fall, where he has received a full athletic scholarship to the Division I university. Isaiah's future goals include earning a spot on the 2020 Olympic Team!

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DELMAR GARDENS OF SMYRNA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO CAMPBELL SENIORS Vanessa Chan and Nicholas Sinclair, Seniors at Campbell High School, were selected as the 2016 recipients of a Delmar Gardens of

This Labor Day weekend, golf and tennis aficionados and nov-

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ices alike will descend on South Florida for the 23rd annual Black

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Enterprise Golf & Tennis Challenge. This is the largest African American

addition to community service and humanitarian roles.

sporting event of its kind and features an impressive roster of corporate

Vanessa Chan, was selected based on her endless extra-cur-

sponsors. It has earned its reputation as the premier African American

ricular activities including starting her own fundraising campaign

networking and sporting opportunity of the summer.

to provide free education to Haitian children. Chan aspires to

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become a physician that brings medicine into the mainstream

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media as a television personality. Chan has been accepted to

from Atlanta to Palm Beach International Airport (as well as Miami

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Polo in the Pines ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY SUSAN TALBOT

Organizers and sponsors at the inaugural toast.

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ith two months to go, the excitement for Atlanta’s premiere polo event is building, thanks to the energetic and passionate leadership of founder Tina Fowler and her dedicated team of sponsors and supporters. Since the inaugural event in 2012, Polo in the Pines has raised nearly $250,000 with a mission to fund specific cancer research, promote awareness and family support and will again benefit CURE Childhood Cancer.

The elegant Saturday all-day event features polo matches, gourmet dining, crafted Southern cocktails, a silent auction and dancing.

The scene will be set by Sean O’Keefe Events, a generous supporter of Polo in the Pines since its inception. New to Polo in the Pines is the Best Bloodies and Brunch Bites, Sunday’s festival featuring more world-class polo and a buffet from Atlanta’s best chefs and bartenders.

Polo in the Pines planning co-chairs, Tina Fowler and Jennifer Bonner already have Host Teams lined up including Sharon and Collins Knight, Nikki and Joey Butler, Karol and Joe Butler, Margaret Ann and Kevin Kennedy, Liz and Terry Ryan, Angie and Steve Fowler, Jill and Dan 14

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Fowler, Catherine and David Fowler, Tracy and Hank Unverzagt, Sandy and Andre Vlajk, Tiffany and Dave Hess, Jennifer and Todd Williams of Dunwoody, and Terry and Mike Fisher of Alpharetta. These teams have made a generous contribution and commitment to the event and charities.

The Orthwein family helped host an inaugural toast at the gorgeous Atlanta Polo Club in June. “We are honored to have special guest Joe Meyer, United States Polo Association and Angie Duprey, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta join us for this special occasion,” said Tina Fowler. “And, thank you Jolie Liston for coordinating an exciting polo season. A huge thank you to Sean O’Keefe Events for always making us look so good.”

Sponsorship opportunities include Host Team Sponsor ($400) right up to Title Sponor ($25,000), with packages including VIP tickets, branding and much more.

By partnering with Polo in the Pines, you will be sharing with the community that you too believe in the mission to support specific cancer research, providing awareness and support to families whose loved ones are stricken with cancer. The 2016 event will honor childhood sarcoma cancer survivors Lacey JoLynn Johnson and Matthew Willis.

Sponsors are aligning this month.

“Four Roses Bourbon loves to be a part of Polo in the Pines. It’s a unique event held in the heart of our city that benefits a great cause.

Besides what’s a better fit than fine Kentucky Bourbon and equestrian events?” said Randall Roberts of the Four Roses brand.

Other Business Sponsors include Fowler Connection, Georgia Water & Fire Restoration, AGCO Corporation Crestron, Bonner Built, Barco, Pecan Ridge Plantation, Butler Pools, Mayberry Electric, Capital Growth and Medvest Engineering & Equipment. Specific sponsor opportunities still available include a tent sponsor, luxury auto sponsor, printing sponsor.

The PIP 2016 Planning Committee includes Heather Mannik, Liz Ryan, Tiffany Hess, Amy Agee, Tracy Unverzagt, Stacy Gusek, Angie Fowler, Lori Nelson, Erin Bruce, Cynthia Bizarro, Jill Mitchell, Nikki Butler, Aletha Cherry. Internship program participants include Amanda Bonner (Ole Miss senior, Rebelette), Allison Bonner (Ole Miss senior) and Maria Amendola (GCSU graduate).

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students others couldn't reach. “Everyone started taking their problems to me,” she says. ” O’Connell, who calls herself a rule breaker, says that Dylan further opened her eyes in regards to teaching children with special needs. Reaching Dylan wasn’t easy, she says. “He was difficult. He can’t communicate well and had some behavior problems. He thrived off the other kids and if they would do something wrong, he’d mimic

Special Needs = Special Kids SMYRNA THIRD-GRADER, DYLAN ERWIN, IS A SPECIAL NEEDS SUCCESS STORY

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ast year, nine-year-old Dylan Erwin could hardly speak, much less read. Today, after a year in the classroom of Kelly O’Connell he reads at grade level and speaks in short sentences.

He was also chosen as a Student of the Month last school year at Nickajack Elementary School.

“To Kelly it didn’t matter that he couldn’t speak clearly, that he didn’t say one word until he was five. Other teachers would just put him in the back row and ignore him,” says his mother, Miranda. “Kelly was the first teacher that wanted to know what he knew. She gave a damn and used computers to reach him. She thinks outside the box.”

Dylan’s battles may ring true with parents of non-typical children who are hard to define, much less help. Miranda says, “he’s had bad teachers. He’s had good teachers. He’s had several diagnoses...We’d do the IEP at school and no one was reading it, much less following it,” she says. “We needed help from the school and private help. I understand the limitations of the schools. There’s too many kids needing help.”

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them and repeat it over and over. He wouldn’t complete his work and would just grunt or do whatever he wanted.”

However, once she started using the iPad and different computer programs, his intellect exploded. "If you watch these kids you can see they have a lot inside them,” says O'Donnell. “You just have to pull it out. Dylan, would do amazing things. It was obvious he was a problem solver, which made him good at math. He wasn’t intellectually disabled.”

Dylan, who does not take medication, now reads at grade level and loves Winnie the Pooh. Next year he will be in a third-grade inclusion class which includes both typical and non-typical children.

He now loves doing homework, reading and doing math problems with his brother Jacob.

Kelly is quick to say not all kids will have a breakthrough like Dylan. “There is a limit to what some of these kids can do. It’s a path.

They learn differently and you have to find ways to reach them.”

For Miranda, she credits Kelly as well as his support system including his pediatrician, an applied behavior analysis therapist, speech therapist as well as her son Jacob and her husband Doug, a CPA. Miranda says parents in similar situations should work, not fight, with the teachers. “Quit fighting the system and hiring lawyers.

Visit the teachers. Know your options,” she says.

As for Dylan, he already knows his future path. He wants to be a teacher.

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So Your Child's Going to Kindergarten Advice to the parents of the class of 2029 Photo: Aubry Canales

ARTICLE MARIA SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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he class of 2029 will start kindergarten this Fall.

Their parents, especially those sending their oldest or only child to school, may be filled with a juxtaposition of emotions. They may be elated at the new life development or grieving it with their whole heart. Or both!

To help all kindergarten parents survive this transition, Vinings Lifestyle Magazine asked area parents who have been there for some advice. Here's what they had to say:

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Heather Atchley Hodge: "Share your excitement about kinder-

garten and starting "big kid school", while also keeping in mind that your child is still very young. They need down time, love, hugs, and reminders for behavior and ways to treat others. Allow them to make mistakes and let them know that tomorrow is always another day to do your best."

Diane Overton: "Kindergarten is exhausting! Your student may

be super-tired and/or have behavior troubles at home, especially during those first few weeks, and especially if he/she hasn't been to all-day school before. Downtime after school might help.

And a big dose of patience definitely comes in handy."

Morgan, 2011

Sarah Lyons: "Tip one: If your child will ever

ride the bus, start from day one. There are many safety procedures in place and the kids will learn the ropes and routines with a LOT of supervision. If you are worried about missing those first day pictures, put your child on the bus and then drive to the school and meet them at their classroom door and snap away. Tip 2: Take all of your supplies and your checkbook to "sneak a peak". It saves a lot of hassle that first day. Plus you can join the PTA and put money on your child's lunch account. Tip 3: Pack lunches the night before. Even better, have your child pack their lunch the night before (with supervision of course). In the morning all you have to do is slip in an ice pack and zip them up."

Bryce & big sister Nina-Rose, 2014

Sarah, 2013

Stephanie Campanella: "Listen to your

child. The "little things" are big to them!

Everyday ask "What was the best part of your day?" and "What was the worst part of your day?" Don't get caught up in the parent gossip, gossip has a tendency to be false or greatly exaggerated."

Victoria Jean. "Be the person you want your

kids to be. They will do and say what the people around them do and say. Do what I say and not what I do does not work well. Verbalize the importance of academic excellence often and lay the foundation of high expectation. Praise effort as practice does lead to success. Remember "FAIL" equals first attempt in learning."

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Dual language programs take root in Smyrna

Smyrna Elementary school was the first public school in the area to have a dual language immersion program.

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ARTICLE LAURA MILLER | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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he world is quickly changing – there is no doubt about that. It is now vital to stay ahead of the curve with both business and cultural practices. With that process, however, comes a need to adapt, which can include adjusting the way classes are taught in local schools. Georgia’s Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program Initiative has plans to do just that.

With ten schools, Cobb County has the largest number of schools participating in this program. The program started last year at Smyrna Elementary and in 2016-2017, Smyrna schools Nickajack Elementary, Norton Park Elementary and Russell Elementary will also be participating. Private schools are also offering more intense language programs. For example, Atlanta Trilingual Academy in Smyrna offers a full language immersion program and St. Benedict's Episcopal School teaches all students Spanish daily.

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Students involved in a dual-language class typically spend half of their school day taking classes in the chosen immersion language while the remaining half of classes are taught in English. Target language classes include math, science, literacy, and social studies, while English language arts, reading, and specials are taught in English.

WHAT IS DUAL IMMERSION?

Quite simply, it’s when students learn content through both their native language and the target language. The target language is decided by the community, who also votes to bring the specific programs to the schools. Whether it be French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Chinese, children are taught by qualified, often native speaking, teachers, and are still required to meet the same standards and expectations of other kids in their grade.

Diane Kordel is a teacher and elementary school parent who was instrumental in bringing dual language immersion programs to Nickajack Elementary. She will be the lead Spanish teacher in the school's dual language immersion class. When asked what led her to be part of the program, Ms. Kordel was excited to share her reasons, backed by extensive research.

“As the only Spanish speaking teacher at Nickajack Elementary, I was very fortunate to have this opportunity presented to me by our previous principal, Beverly Lloyd," Ms. Kordel said. "After attending a couple of trainings with Mrs. Lloyd and my co-teacher Jensen Morris, as well as observing the Kindergarten Dual Language Immersion teachers at Smyrna Elementary and speaking to Dr.

Diane Kordel is excited to make the move to a dual language immersion classroom.

Barfield, the World Languages and Dual Language Immersion Program Specialist, I knew that this would be a fantastic opportunity for me professionally. I also knew it would be a great advantage for our students at Nickajack.”

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION?

Dual immersion is a trend that is quickly sweeping the nation, and the benefits are endless. According to gadoe.org, students in the dual language programs usually have higher proficiency in the second language than with traditional foreign language instruction.

Other benefits include a longer attention span and better memory and problem solving skills. They typically score higher on standardized tests, and have higher attendance rates and lower drop-out rates. Above all, these students are better prepared for 21st century job markets and global citizenship than others.

“As a parent, I think this is a wonderful opportunity for children, especially at a young age to be exposed to multiple languages and have the ability to read, write and speak in another language,” Kordel said. “As a teacher, I believe this is a huge advantage for our students! This is not only going to allow students to be bilingual but help them in their future when competing for jobs globally and providing our students the ability to use the Spanish language in real-world situations.”

Learning is always a good thing – and with our ever-changing world, an ever-changing way of education is both necessary and beneficial.

Many Smyrna kindergarteners have a new option: dual language immersion classes.

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Is an Au Pair Right for You? ARTICLE MARIA SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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arents with young children know that finding high quality, flexible, affordable childcare options is a challenge. Some parents just need someone to drive pre-teens to school and practice.

Others need full-time care for babies while parents work outside the home full time. Some parents just need another set of hands in the home to help care for a houseful of small kids. All these families may be excellent candidates for an au pair.

WHAT IS AN AU PAIR?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO HOSTING AN AU PAIR?

An au pair is a domestic assistant from a foreign country who comes to work for and live with a host family in the United States.

Typically, au pairs assist with childcare as well as some housework.

They live in the home with the family and are only eligible to stay with the family for a predetermined amount of time (usually up to two years). Most au pairs are female and they are typically in their late teens or early twenties.

Since au pairs live in the home, they are able to provide flexible childcare. Many families appreciate the idea that there is no need to worry about fees for late pickups at daycare or scramble to find alternative care if a child is sick or plans change. Families with more than one child may even save money as the cost families pay the agency is not based on the number of children they have. Hosting an au pair is probably more affordable than many people think. Plus, families get to experience the cultural education of living with someone from another country.

WHAT MAKES AN AU PAIR DIFFERENT FROM A NANNY OR A BABYSITTER?

ARE THERE AU PAIRS IN SMYRNA?

Families who host an au pair are not just gaining a child care provider, but also another family member. Many families say that their au pairs truly become big sisters and big brothers to their kids. As one of the host fathers working with Au Pair USA said, “the cultural experience has been an incredible gift to our family. And, we have what can only be described as a wonderful human being as an au pair that loves and cares for our children as we do. What a blessing!”

Yes! Au Pair USA has a local Coordinator, Cara Harper, a Smyrna mom, who has been working with host families in the greater Atlanta area for over 6 years. She loves to connect with families and inform them about the benefits of using an au pair. She has placed au pairs in several families throughout the area. Chances are most Vinings Lifestyle readers have a neighbor who is currently hosting an au pair. Want to know more? Cara can be reached at charper@ lc.interexchange.org or visit Interexchange.org/Au-Pair-USA .

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rom teenage boys going back to school, to young college kids heading off to campus, to men of every age going to the office

every day...style matters.Though the August sun is blazing as hot as ever, that doesn't have to mean fashion has to go out of the window. It may be time to try a new hair cut or perhaps let go of the facial hair. It might even be time to get on board with manscaping too.

To help guys in Smyrna and Vinings look their best, men’s style expert and male image consultant Aaron Marino advises them to keep disciplined grooming habits even if wardrobe choices become more laid back. For more tips on the art of grooming, Marino dishes on how to do this with ease.

Aaron Marino is a men’s style expert and male image consultant.

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DITCH THE BACK HAIR

Back hair is a deal breaker. If men are going to be shirtless, that is one thing they need to make sure is in check. Another trend is that men don’t necessarily need to take all their chest hair away. Though it is a good idea to perhaps just trim the bulk of it down.

To remove back hair, check out an ingenious new product called the Bakblade ($34.95, BakBlade. com) that lets men shave their own backs. It can even be used dry.

LET GO OF THE BEARD

Last winter, the whole lumbersexual thing was

going on. Now, a lot of guys are trimming their beards back to a shorter and more manageable length. While men are trimming things down, they should also focus on their nose hair and eyebrows as well. By the way, eyebrows are plural for a reason. There should be two.

GET A PEDICURE

Guys need to check their toenails. Summer isn't over yet, so men need to make sure they don’t have possum feet before pulling out their everyday flip flops. Just go get a pedicure. Yes, men do that.

OPT FOR BEACH HAIR

Guys should be a little less polished and primped with their hairstyles this summer. This look goes well with being out and about in the summer sun.

Stop worrying about structured hair and think more about having fun in the surf and sand...even in landlocked Smyrna.

DON'T FORGET A SKINCARE ROUTINE

From teens to millenials to men of a certain age, more guys are starting to focus on taking care of their skin. In the beginning, start with a simple moisturizing lotion with a high enough SPF (30 SPF or more).

Skin cancer is real and getting a sunburn is definitely not sexy on anyone. Aside from sun protection, men should also be exfoliating any part that they manscape.

Exfoliate after shaving and during every shower. The goal is to make sure hairs are able to break through close to the surface of the skin. If not, red itchy bumps are going to be the result.

Men need to identify what well-groomed means to them because that term can mean different things to different people. Then, create a routine and stick to

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Looking for a local place for all your barber and grooming needs? Perhaps to get your local teen or college kid looking put together? Check out N'Style Barber Shop in the newly constructed shops along Atlanta Road in Smyrna. They are dedicated to providing customers with an excellent haircut and/or shave in a relaxed atmosphere, every time. More information can be found online: NStyleBarbershop.com Address: 2430 Atlanta Rd., Suite 200 Smyrna, GA Phone: (404) 484-8866 Email: nstylebarbershop@yahoo.com

it. When one sticks to a routine, it is a lot easier to maintain a well-groomed appearance year round.

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SANDESTIN, FLORIDA Just over the Florida border on the Gulf of Mexico is Sandestin, Florida. The pristine white beaches and welcoming ambiance makes this a place where just about anyone can relax. For a plethora of shopping, food, and entertainment options, take a shuttle to the Baytowne Wharf. The area starts to quiet down in August which makes it more affordable for a quick late summer/early fall getaway. Want to skip the 5-6 hour drive? Check out Southern Airways which offers affordable, direct private-like flights out of Atlanta's Peachtree-Dekalb airport.

WHERE TO STAY: The posh seaside area, Hilton Sandestin

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WHERE TO STAY: Check out the King and Prince, a member of

the Historic Hotels of America. It offers charm not found at other standard hotels. It is luxurious without pretense, and brimming with romance.

CHARLESTON, SC Charleston’s beaches are just part of the distinct character of this historic community. There is a slow pace here that lends itself to immediate stress reduction. Be sure to get a healthy dose of Lowcountry cooking, including the region's famous dish: shrimp and grits. A trip to Charleston is never complete without a walk down Rainbow Row, though, so save some time for that, along with time simply spent relaxing on the shore.

WHERE TO STAY: Try Wild

Dunes Resort at the Isle of Palms for a vacation as active as one wants it. Take tennis lessons from a pro. Jump on an eco-tour into the bay and get up close with blue crabs and egrets. Or maybe just meander along Boneyard Beach, where the trees washed up along the shore look like bones.

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o help ease back into the school year, try this simple, but oh-so-delicious granola bar recipe. These bars only call

for five main ingredients and are nutrient-packed with oats and peanut butter. But don’t worry, the honey and chocolate chips make sure they are fun, too. These come together in a matter of minutes, and don’t even need to be baked!

The star of this recipe is the peanut butter, made by local company Georgia Grinders Premium Nut Butters. Launched in 2012 by Jamie and Harry Foster, Georgia Grinders strives to make the most delicious and nutritious nut butters available on the market.

They don’t use GMO’s, and they produce their nut butters in a facility they own and operate. They make

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peanut, almond and cashew butters, and carefully source their ingredients.

This recipe uses one of their latest flavors, the “cinnamon-vanilla-peanut-pecan.” A mouthful, but a creamy, slightly sweet yet still natural tasting one. It even uses Georgia grown peanuts and pecans! You can find Georgia Grinders at various farmers markets around town and grocers like Sprouts, The Fresh Market and Kroger. Or, you can order it online at GeorgiaGrinders.com.

These bars will keep in the fridge for about a week, and even longer in the freezer. Simply wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap, for the perfect kid (or adult) on-the-go breakfast treat or snack.

INGREDIENTS:

1 ¾ cups quick cooking oats 1 1/3 cups toasted pecan pieces 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips 1 tsp pumpkin spice or cinnamon (optional) pinch of salt 1 cup Cinnamon-Vanilla-Pecan-Peanut Butter, slightly warmed up (a different peanut butter will be fine) ½ cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS:

Line an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecan pieces, chocolate chips, spices and salt. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract.

Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and combine with a wooden spoon. Stir well, ensuring that all of the oats have been incorporated.

Spread the mixture out in the prepared baking dish and pat down. Make sure everything is snug so it all stays together. Put a piece of parchment paper under a glass for extra help patting the mixture down.

Cover and chill for at least an hour, but ideally overnight. Then, slice and serve. Enjoy!

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List Price

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Lemons Ridge

5

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Gates at Ivy Walk

3

4,1

One River Place

3

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Oak Hills

5

4,0

Paces Ferry Registry

4

Olde Vinings Mill None

DOM*

$1,299,000

$1,100,000

85%

$630,966

$635,315

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$575,000

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$470,900

$467,180

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Heritage at Vinings

5

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$469,900

$465,200

99%

7

Rileys Walk

5

4,0

$465,000

$460,000

99%

15

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3

2,1

$449,227

$455,363

101%

0

Orchard Park

4

4,0

$450,000

$450,000

100%

12

Stonehaven at Vinings

4

3,0

$460,000

$450,000

95%

17

The Battery On Paces Ferry

3

3,1

$450,000

$446,000

99%

25

West Village Manchester Park

4

2,1

$449,500

$440,000

98%

4

Orchard Gate

6

3,1

$450,000

$440,000

98%

8

Woodbridge Crossing

4

4,1

$449,900

$439,000

98%

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Rileys Walk

4

3,0

$440,000

$425,000

97%

20

Devonshire Court

4

3,1

$435,000

$425,000

98%

35

Woodland Gate

5

4,0

$425,000

$420,000

99%

6

Chapel Hill of Vinings

4

4,1

$425,000

$417,000

98%

24

Barnes Mill

5

3,0

$420,000

$412,000

94%

27

Riverwalk at Wildwood

4

3,1

$412,000

$406,000

99%

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Sutton Park

3

3,1

$438,900

$400,000

91%

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Lifestyle Calendar

August

AUGUST 6 SMYRNA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SMYRNA VILLAGE GREEN This annual happening is a fun-filled day, with fireworks at dusk! Celebrate the birth of Smyrna with family and friends. It boasts high-energy music, festival foods, a GIANT birthday cake by McEntyre's Bakery and a kids entertainment area!

The Mustangs open up the evening of fun and Banks & Shane bring it home. Don't miss this huge, fun event!

AUGUST 7 FIRST SUNDAY LECTURE: YAZOO LAND FRAUD SMYRNA PUBLIC LIBRARY The speaker, Dr. George R. Lamplugh, will lecture on “Poisonous Fruits of Political Corruption: The Infamous Yazoo Land Fraud and Its Impact on Georgia,

AUGUST 1 - 7 BB&T ATLANTA OPEN

The South, and the Nation, 1795-1848." Come to learn more about this juicy local subject!

ATLANTIC STATION

AUGUST 13

Tennis lovers unite! Come to Atlantic Station through the week for

FINAL VININGS JUBILEE SUMMER CONCERT

some outstanding tennis and special events like concerts, clinics,

VININGS JUBILEE - TOWER STAGE

parties and food! Find daily schedules, match ups, and results at

Join friends and neighbors at Tower Stage for the

BBTAtlantaOpen.com.

Vinings Jubilee Summer Concert series on Satur-

AUGUST 5

day, August 13th. After celebrating with three different concerts for the whole family this is the final

"THE GOOD DINOSAUR" FREE OUTDOOR SCREENING

one. It will feature "Summer Swing" with Atlanta

LOST MOUNTAIN PARK

Soul Party Band. ViningsJubilee.com

'Sunset at the P.A.R.K.S.', presented by 104.7 The Fish and Sprint, is presenting "The Good Dinosaur" at Lost Mountain Park. There will

AUGUST 20

also be arts and crafts for children, and food trucks. Activities begin

MAJOR LEAGUE LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. For more information on

FIFTH THIRD BANK STADIUM

Sunset at the P.A.R.K.S., see TheFishAtlanta.com.

Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse

AUGUST 5

league, is hosting the 2016 Championship Game at Fifth Third Bank Stadium at Kennesaw State University. This is the third consecutive

CHAKA KHAN

year that the Atlanta area has hosted the MLL Championship Game.

COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

Over 8,000 fans cheered the players on last year! Perhaps the Atlanta

Chaka Khan is one of the world’s most gifted and celebrated musi-

Blaze will make it this year!

cians with a rich musical legacy, and she's coming to the Cobb Energy Centre! She has the rare ability to sing in seven music genres,

AUGUST 27

including R&B, pop, rock, gospel, country, world music and classical.

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See her live August 5th! CobbEnergyCentre.com

TAYLOR-BRAWNER PARK

EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8 A.M. TO 12 P.M.

Bring a picnic and chairs and enjoy a family-friendly movie, start-

SMYRNA FRESH PRODUCE MARKET

ing at dark, on the big screen.

SMYRNA MARKET VILLAGE

This month’s movie is the ultimate

Visit the Fresh Produce Market in Smyrna on Saturdays and stock

sing-a-long, "Grease". There will

up on fresh fruits and vegetables for the week. Market opens from

be activities beforehand at Tay-

8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot between Smyrna First Baptist and

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information, call Parks & Recre-

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