Armed with a dream and a love for cooking, Cyndi Sterne was determined to make the idea of owning her own cooking school a reality. As the Director of Youth and Family Programming for the Marcus Jewish Community Center and then later as their Cooking School Instructor, Sterne spent several… Read more...

There is nothing quite like the love and loyalty of a dog, and in this day and age, we all could use a little extra support. Before heading to a breeder or pet store to find your new best friend, try looking at Adopt a Golden Atlanta, a non-profit, volunteer… Read more...

Jessica Shops Pick of the Month Fun Classes for a FractionLooking for a way to get creative, stay cool, spend time with friends or all of the above?  You’re in luck!  I’ve found some of Atlanta’s most fun classes and scored some exclusive deals just for you. First on the… Read more...

The rope bridge under my feet sways and creaks as I step across it and even the reassuring smiles from my zip line guides, Sean and Morgan, aren’t making me feel any better.  My grip on the rope tightens, a sweat breaks out on my brow and my heart thumps… Read more...

When Kate Atwood started Kate’s Club in 2003, a special program that helps children cope with the loss of a parent or sibling, she never anticipated how far it would go and how many lives she would touch. The idea was inspired from a personal loss Atwood experienced, when, at… Read more...

Jessica Shops Pick of the Month Fur-Friendly DealsGive your pets the love they deserve and yourself the perks of being a smart, stylish animal owner with some of my favorite finds for pet products and services this season.  Reward your pet or give a gift with Taj Mahound’s “Treat of… Read more...

Oprah & O You! Event Comes to Atlanta Join Oprah and a distinguished panel of experts at the 2011 O You! Event on October 15 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Special speakers like Gayle King, Suze Orman, Dr. Oz and Nate Berkus will be on hand for a memorable… Read more...

When world-champion swimmer Sabir Muhammad set out to write an autobiographical account of his fear-turned-fascination with water titled Born to Swim, he had one thought in mind: to help kids. “I want to share my passion for swimming with parents and kids and describe the benefits every person realizes when… Read more...

When you think of solid, long-lasting relationships, one of the key elements is a healthy sex life. When former therapist and singer, Carolyn Evans found this element in her marriage taking a downward turn, she knew she had to do something to change that. On her husband’s fortieth birthday she… Read more...

At the peak of summer, families across the country are preparing for beach trips, sunny outings and excursions in the great outdoors. While protecting the skin against harmful UV rays may not make the top of the packing list, it’s certainly something to take into consideration. Skin cancer is the… Read more...