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May 17

2012 Red Bull Soapbox Race – Atlanta (6/9)

Mark your calendars! The 2012 Red Bull Soapbox Race is back in Atlanta on Saturday, June 9!

This is one of my favorite summer events, y’all!

Not to be confused with the youth soapbox derby, Red Bull Soapbox Race is a national race for amateur drivers, which is fueled by creativity and competitive fun – not to mention the need for speed. This unique non-motorized racing event challenges both experienced racers and amateurs alike to design and build outrageous, human-powered soapbox dream machines and compete against the clock in a downhill race.

Did I catch your attention?? If so, click HERE to find out super-fun info about the event like what the cars typically look like, how many Red Bull Soapbox Races have been produced, entrance fees (spoiler alert: FREE!), how teams are chosen to participate, the rules, what the winners get, etc.

Soooooo, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 9th at Piedmont Park. Pits open at 10:00 a.m. First race is 12:00 p.m. You do not want to miss this awesomeness!

Here are some pictures from previous races…

CK + I were there in full force two years ago! See you again this year!

Can’t. Even. Wait. Visit Red Bull Soapbox USA for more info!

xx, L

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May 11

10th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes (5/19)

I’ve never been to this before, and frankly not all familiar with this area of the Dirty, but I will never turn my nose up at a festival!

Want the diversity of a big festival with the warmth and ease of a neighborhood party? If so, please join us for the 10th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes. Browse the open air artist market in the shade of giant trees. Enjoy the sounds of bands and singers on the big stage. Bring your children to the designated kids’ area. And grab lunch, a snack, and a beverage from one of our local food vendors.

Interested in architecture? Kirkwood has a diverse collection of building styles from classic Victorian cottages to craftsman bungalows to modern lofts and everything in between! Some of our best homes will be showcased on the Tour of Homes.

Admission to the festival is FREE! The Spring Fling will be held in Bessie Branham Park and surrounding areas. Tickets for the Tour of Homes can be purchased in the park at the festival or in advance at several local businesses. All proceeds go to benefit the Kirkwood Neighbors Organization, a local 501c3 non-profit group dedicated to community improvement.

More information about the Kirkwood Spring Fling can be found here: SPRING FLING!

I think this sounds like such a great time, and a really nice way to get aquainted with Kirkwood! Soooooooooooo, who’s going?!

xx, L

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May 01

Pilates Reformer Sessions with Meredith Bass

Eleven years ago, Meredith Bass was experiencing some pretty severe back pain and was relying on her chiropractor for relief. A friend of hers recommended that she strengthen her core muscles to support her back and suggested she check out a Pilates studio down the street from her office. Meredith took ONE class and she was hooked! She ended up working out with three different trainers twice a week and saw amazing results in her body and significant pain relief in her back. She did Pilates until she was seven months pregnant with her first son, and now two kids later, she is teaching. Meredith’s experience had been mostly with Classical Pilates, but she received her reformer certification from Balanced Body University. She absolutely LOVES teaching Pilates and watching clients transform their bodies through the use of their core.

I’ve done Pilates mat classes in the past and thought they were okay, but for the past year or so I’ve really wanted to work out on a Pilates reformer. People rave about the reformer, but the two gyms I belong to do not offer classes. So, a friend of mine recommended Meredith to me. I recently spent an hour in her home studio in the Highlands under her instruction on the reformer, and it was one of the best workouts I’ve EVER had! I’m not at all exaggerating.

Pictures of Meredith demonstrating some positions we worked on during our session are below. Watch her gooooooooo!

After my session, I was sore in places where I didn’t even realize I had muscles – which means that I haven’t been engaging these areas in my regular workouts. Meredith was SO awesome, and now I’m addicted to the Pilates reformer!

Meredith charges $55 per one hour session or you can purchase a pack of 10 classes with her for $500. This is excellent pricing for one-on-one Pilates reformer workouts, y’all! I highly recommend. Swimsuit season is right around the corner, after all…

Contact Meredith Bass at meredithpbass@comcast.net.

xx, L

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Apr 13

Inman Park Festival is Approaching! (4/27 – 4/29)

One of my FAVORITE festivals of the year is just two weeks away!

The annual Inman Park Festival takes place in one of Atlanta’s oldest + most scenic neighborhoods. First developed in the late 1800s, Inman Park is home to many historic homes and parks. The Festival began in the early 1970s as a means to attract attention to gentrification efforts that sought to revitalize the community. Now celebrating its 41st anniversary, the festival offers something for everybody. Music, kids activities, a Tour of Homes, a marvelous street parade, an artists’ market + some of the city’s best people-watching!

Check out Inman Park Festival pics below…