A Club for Moms by Moms

Mothers come together for activities and companionship.

Despite all the wonderful experiences that come with being a stay-at-home or work-at-home mom, at times it can be isolating. There is only so much baby talk a woman can make before she starts craving adult conversation, even if the bulk of said conversation inevitably revolves around babies. In Cartersville, there is a chapter of an international, nonprofit and nondenominational organization called MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club, whose purpose is to provide support, activities, fellowship and fun for moms and their children. All moms living in Bartow County who are at home during the majority of the work week are invited to join the MOMS Club. Most members have kids that are preschool-age or younger. There are currently about 25 …

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Crafts for Kids: Sensory Bottles

Here's a fun craft you can do with your kids using supplies you probably have at home.

Kids are endlessly curious and one of the best ways to nurture their inquisitive spirits is with crafts. Making sensory bottles is great activity because the bottles are fun to create and provide mental stimulation for kids of all ages.   A sensory bottle is a catch-all term for any bottle that’s been filled and decorated with interesting things and no two are exactly alike. In this tutorial you will learn three popular bottles that your kids can customize. Let them get their hands dirty and create, create, create! All grocery supplies were purchased at Ingles and the crafting supplies were purchased at Hobby Lobby. You can find comparable supplies at Kroger, Publix and Walmart. SENSORY BOTTLE 1: BUBBLE BOTTLE View the photo gallery for …

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Ideas for Your Weekend Activities

Does making Saturday plans feel like working for the weekend? We're here to give you a day off on your day off.

It looks like the weather for this weekend is going to be pleasant, with temperatures from the low to high 60s. Here are some weekend ideas geared to getting you out of the house. 1. 8TH ANNUAL SOUTHEASTERN COWBOY GATHERING Where/When: Booth Western Art Museum; Thursday through Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m. Why Go: Because you want to be immersed in the cowboy culture and hear western music, see western art and hear the finals of the Georgia Youth Poetry Contest. Pricing: $10 admission 2. TEE LEAGUE & BANTAM LEAGUE BASEBALL REGISTRATION Where/When: Dellinger Park; Today and Friday Why Go: Because your son or daughter is looking forward to playing ball and you're looking forward to getting them out of the house for a few hours. Pricing: $65 …

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Workshops, Fundraisers and More

Use our planner to keep yourself and your kids busy this week.

Here are workshops, fundraisers, art and more — pick and choose from this week’s array of events. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • THINKFINITY: A RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS AND PARENTS Where/When: Thursday, March 3, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Cartersville Public Library Why Go: Thinkfinity is a free workshop for parents and educators to learn how to use thinkfinity.org for kids activities and more. Meanwhile, kids ages four and up are invited to attend a storytime during the workshop. Parents can enjoy grown up talk while their kids are entertained! Pricing: Free Where/When: Thursday, March 3, 10 to 11 a.m. at Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee Street in Kennesaw. Why Go: Parents and their children ages 3 to 5 years old …

Protecting Your Children

Most consider it one of the worst and it's killed several teens lately, so how do you keep your children out of alcohol-related crashes?

Moms Talk is a new feature on Cartersville Patch that is part of an effort to reach out to moms and families. Cartersville Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Cartersville. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children. Moms Talk will also be the place to drop in for a talk about the latest parenting hot topic. Do you …

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Things You Need to Know Today

Sunny with Continued Fire Danger

What do you need to know today? A lot happens in our not-so-little city, but we'll keep you informed.

1. Another nice day is on tap with a high about 66 and a low of 34. Cloudy skies in the morning should gradually give way to sunny skies Tuesday with 5 to 15 mile per hour winds. 2. No rain means no help on fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service issued a warning in effect through Tuesday that warns of high fire danger due to winds and low moisture in the stuff on the ground that fuels brush fires.  Firefighters are still working to keep control of Saturday and Sunday fires that shut down highways for two days. Don't miss the latest here — local fire officials are asking residents not to perform controlled burns even if permitted to do so. 3. It's not all police and fire here at Cartersville Patch. We're looking for local …

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Dances, Hikes, Bieber and More

Treat your kids to some fun activities.

Here are hikes, dances, Justin Bieber and more — pick and choose from this week’s array of events. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • PINE MOUNTAIN’S MOONLIGHT HIKE Where/When: Friday at Pine Mountain Recreation Area; meet at 5:15 p.m. at the West Trailhead Why Go: Give your children food for dreams by treating them to a moonlit hike. Because dusk is still early, they’ll hardly be up past their bedtimes. Pricing: Free • DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE Where/When: Cartersville Civic Center, Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m. Why Go: Daddies and daughters enjoy a special night of celebration and fun. Daddies get to teach their princesses how to dance (or maybe it’s the other way around). Pricing: $20 per couple and $10 for each additional daughter. Price includes …