Making extra space in your apartment can sometimes be tricky.  Even the with the roomiest apartments, it seems that you can always use more space, right?  Luckily, there are creative people out there who care enough to share there ideas with you on how to make the most out of the space that you have.  Here are a couple tips I found in an article published... [Read more...]

Need a few reasons to make plans to go see Takers this weekend when it hits Atlanta area theaters?  First, Atlanta's own T.I. plays a starring role.  His character is one in a crew of bank robbers looking to take down a huge $30 million score.  Second, Zoe Saldana...enough said (oh yeah, Paul Walker, Matt Dillon, Idris Elba and singer Chris Brown also have... [Read more...]

Do you currently carry renter's insurance?  Tamarron Apartments strongly advises their residents to get a policy.  It's really not as expensive as you may think.  In fact, you can save money on your policy in quite a few ways.  Here is an article I found about saving money on renter's insurance.  Check out this video too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqOVdll3XJ8 Read More →

Did you know that each American, on average, consumes about 22 quarts of ice cream per year?  Ice cream is an $11 billion a year industry worldwide and in America, over 1.5 billion gallons are produced every year.  That's A LOT of Rocky Road!  It only makes sense that a city like Atlanta would have a festival to celebrate a favorite that is loved by so... [Read more...]

There is nothing worse than having to put on slightly damp clothes that haven't completely dried in the dryer.  Am I right?  Admit it - we've all done it a time or two.  You're in a big hurry to get somewhere and the outfit you needed to wear is still dirty.  So you quickly run it through your washer and dryer before running out of the apartment, knowing... [Read more...]

I love food.  I love food a lot.  Any chance I get to sample something different or new, I'm on it.  That's why any type of food festival is like a perfect storm of opportunity for me.  I can go to one location and just walk around and sample a variety of different dishes from different restaurants. I remember this one food festival I went to a few years... [Read more...]

What do you have cooking?  If you're shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables, try the Farmers Atlanta Road Market (FARM) in the St. Benedicts church parking lot (intersection of East-West Connector and Atlanta Road ) on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. - dusk. They have a great selection of locally grown produce, cheeses, breads and other food items.  And when... [Read more...]

A Prophet Condemned to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena, part Arab, part Corsican, cannot read or write. Arriving at the jail entirely alone, he appears younger and more fragile than the other convicts. He is 19 years old. Cornered by the leader of the Corsican gang currently ruling the prison, he is given a number of “missions” to carry out, toughening... [Read more...]

Celebrate Smyna's birthday on Saturday, August 7 at the Village Green with BBQ from Atkins Park Tavern, live music, a DJ after dark and carnival style rides!  This is a free event.  Hope to see you there! Read More →