Celebrating a beautiful spring day isn't quite complete unless you've enjoyed a nice relaxing picnic. Pack up all the essentials, grab your loved one by the hand and find a nice romantic spot surrounded by nature to enjoy a blue sky, some great food and each other's company. When planning your picnic, the biggest obstacle you need to work out is what food... [Read more...]

The Music Midtown Festival finally returned from a five-year hiatus last year, and due to its success, it will return again this year. The festival isn’t scheduled until September, but big names have already attached themselves to the event. The festival has been extended to a two-day affair after being condensed to only one day in 2011. Nationally famous... [Read more...]

The summer movie season has started early this year with the release of The Hunger Games. In the weeks following its release, the water coolers were abuzz with people chatting about their impressions and favorite scenes.   Don’t let this type of chatter ruin the blockbuster movies for you; be one of the first in line for the upcoming summer movies... [Read more...]

To some, it doesn’t matter that the sun is out, and the weather is perfect for a day outside, they can’t wait for fall when football season begins again. To help you get excited for the 2012 NFL season, the Falcons’ schedule has just been released. The Falcons’ season starts on September 9 when they fly to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Chiefs, but... [Read more...]

We don’t have an opportunity to get together with our friends in a small and intimate environment very often. Throw a small dinner party and invite your friends over for a fun night of laughing, chatting and food. The Kitchn has several great ideas that can help you through a successful dinner party at Balmoral Village.   Drink Recipe: Strawberry... [Read more...]

We will soon pass the two week mark in April, and it seems like May will be here any day now. One of the most exciting days in May is, of course, Cinco de Mayo. Thousands will gather at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta for the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the southeast, Fiesta Atlanta. The day long celebration will honor Latino culture and heritage... [Read more...]

With the weather warming up, many people may be considering an early vacation this year. Instead of waiting until the summer temperatures soar and all your favorite vacation destinations are booked, consider taking an early trip this year. When you do, leave your pets in the care of one of these find boarding facilities near Balmoral Village.   Source:... [Read more...]

The family at the Georgia Aquarium recently grew a little bit bigger, due to the birth of to South African penguins. The two baby penguins were born within two weeks of each other in early January, and have since been in the caring hands of the vets and professionals at the World's Largest Aquarium. The Georgia Aquarium is part of the African penguin Species... [Read more...]