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The air in the bedroom felt suffocating as I watched the timer, muted and off-camera during a work call. I felt my heart beating in my ears. The timer dinged as my co-workers continued chatting in the background, all of us equally unaware that my life was about to change. I looked down at the pregnancy […]
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In early 2017, my husband and I sat in the OB-GYN’s office to confirm that we were pregnant with our first child. The room was littered with literature for new moms on birthing and breastfeeding classes, hospital tours and registration, and pamphlets on how to recognize postpartum depression. As we sat waiting for our ultrasound, […]
Owners Turn Toward Paleo, Keto, and Grain-Free Diets Wellness–it isn’t just for humans anymore. Since the pandemic, more people are focusing on physical and mental well-being. But improving the quality of life isn’t just about mankind. Exercise regimens and alternative diets have extended to furry, four-legged companions over the last two years. In 2021, nearly […]
Christopher and Danielle Campellone, owners of GoToHearing, have successfully helped treat hearing loss and tinnitus by fitting more than 700 new patients during the past year. Campellone and his wife, Danielle, opened the Gainesville-based practice in April 2021 with a goal in mind: meeting each patient’s individual needs no matter the cost. Christopher is a […]
It had been almost two years since Lauren Kime and her family lost their canine companion. Loki, their 15-year-old rescue dog, was struggling with muscle and bladder control, and the family decided it was time to put him to sleep. In December 2020, Kime’s 6.5-year-old daughter started begging for a new dog and the family […]
Spring is around the corner and for many homeowners, that means they’ll be reaching for cleaning supplies to help make their space sparkle. For some, the annual event goes beyond the simple acts of opening windows for fresh air, power washing, and cleaning the floorboards. It’s about decluttering their life—literally and metaphorically. Marie Kondo, born […]
Gainesville Eye Associates has been providing knowledge and care for patients in the Gainesville community and surrounding areas since 1982. The practice is a multispecialty ophthalmology practice founded by Stephen J. Farkas, M.D. and Jack M. Chapman, M.D. The staff at the practice treat each patient with a personalized approach to support their vision needs […]
“When people start thinking about their work, they almost always have this sense that surely there’s something more. It’s like you fell asleep during the climax of an epic movie, only to wake up and watch the credits roll… Then we look into our future and we start to wonder, ‘Which career will give me […]
It’s always been our dream to have a family business our children could grow into. Scott Moore My husband and I have been investing for a few years now with a local firm here in Marietta, Ga. When I was asked to write an article on financial services and wealth management for HOME: Living in […]
Since 2002, Over the Top Creations, Window Treatment Specialists in Design and Fabrication, has been serving retail and designer clients in the greater Atlanta area. The company, founded by Regina Kindelberger, focuses on creating custom designed and fabricated soft window treatments, bedding, pillows, cushions, table skirts and upholstery. Blinds and shutters from selective lines of […]
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There is so much to love about Richmond, and once in a while, I miss the city terribly. But one of the things I loved about Richmond was the history behind the buildings. Linden Row Inn, located on East Franklin Street, is one of the few buildings left in the city that was part of […]
Even though I live outside of Atlanta now, I still consider Richmond, Va., my home. There will always be a piece of my heart that belongs to that city. Did you that there are more than 4,000 people in Richmond living with HIV? The newest exhibit at The Valentine, “Voices from Richmond’s Hidden Epidemic,” personal […]
I believe in supporting local businesses, especially when it comes to restaurants. President Donald Trump’s new proposed tariff would levy tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported wines and other goods from the European Union. The tariff, if it goes into effect, could devastate the food and beverage industry in the United States. Read […]
I have an obsession with macarons–I could eat them all day, every day. But let’s face it, I have a big sweet tooth. When I was offered the opportunity to write an article on The Tottering Teacup in Richmond, Va., and how the tea shop does fundraising for the LGBTQ+ youth community, I just knew […]
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