I visited HomeGrown today to look for a comfort gift for a friend whose husband passed away. I was…read morebrowsing the candles and toiletries area, taking my time with smelling the scents and deliberating over my choice. The person working the register said hello when I came in and went back to looking at their computer screen. But once I was no longer in view, the person came to do a circle around the area where I was standing and said, "I'm doing inventory." GIRL, BYE. I'm an auditor by profession and I know what conducting an inventory looks like. Also, people just doing their job do their jobs without explanation required. There were some other things this person did and overall, it was an ugly experience. I haven't been profiled in a long time and it still feels gross and reminds me how awful people can be. I found something special for my friend, and I bought it. I also bought it for myself because after this experience I needed something soothing too. I won't let one person change my mind about a place I shopped at for years but if I see this person when I walk in, I'm turning around and leaving. HomeGrown has great gifts if you want something locally-made that feels special. And in all these years, this is the only time I've experienced anything like this so I'll likely be back. Just some of the shine is gone.

This store is full of locally made goodies and I recently found 18k gold plated stainless steel…read morejewelry for $20 a piece??? That means waterproof, rust resistant jewelry for only 20 a piece!! I recently bought jewelry made of the same materials for $80 a piece, but you can find the same quality here for so much less!! Idk how more people don't know about this!!!

We had the BEST time at Spin Art Nation in Atlanta! We created our own pour-art bears and the spin…read moreart canvas experience too. I'm so glad we did both! It was so much fun and such a cool way to get creative. The women working there were so sweet, helpful, and accommodating. We never felt rushed at all, which made the experience even better. We had plenty of time to play around with colors, get creative, and make our bears completely our own. I booked our experience through Viator, and one important thing to know ahead of time is that the bears need about 72 hours to fully dry before they can be picked up. We were visiting from out of town, so luckily we had a friend in the Atlanta area who was able to pick them up and ship them to us afterward. Definitely something to plan for if you're traveling! Such a fun memory for my son's 10th birthday and we got to bring home our own little works of art. I would absolutely recommend this for families, friends, a date, or honestly anyone who wants to do something different and creative while in Atlanta! 10/10 ! we had a blast!

Great idea for a different experience…read more Parking can be difficult given its location but we luckily found street parking not far from the establishment. Boots and full clothing coverage is provided. But no eye protection for those who wear glasses. We anticipated it to be more of a group experience so we were surprised it was only me and who I came in with. I suppose it is self-explanatory but I also am more of a visual learner and would have appreciated some more tips and tricks before starting. You are given the primary colors and then some to work with. Sparkles and glitter are also offered at the end. Overall, we had a good experience but I do feel as though some aspects are lacking in terms of more guidance on how to customize or achieve certain effects. Would come again if some kind of discount is offered since we were there for less than 15 minutes for two canvases.

My family was beyond happy with this experience! Who have guessed such a wholesome fun business…read morewould be nestled in the historic downtown Conyers district. You pick out a piece of pottery and paint it and then they glaze it and it's ready about a week later. Bonus, they are able to ship it for people out of state for only $10! I can't wait to get my cute little evil eye mug that I painted. The people that work there were friendly and helpful and did not rush us at all And I felt like we were there for a really long time. It was so nice to see families and people from all walks of life there having a good time together. Great date, night, activity or activity with your family or a group of friends. Would absolutely return! I will update this review with a picture of my mug when I receive it in the mail.

We have been to the Sketching Pad on 3 separate occasions. The customer service and paint options…read moreare great. The pricing is affordable and the location is great. I love that you can bring your own snacks, put away the phones and enjoy the experience. I'd highly recommend.

Since Molly arrived in Atlanta, her passion and motivation to make her pottery studio dream come…read moretrue was unwavering! It was a joy to see the journey and attend the grand opening! To put it mildly, the community showed up in force to support the addition of another fun thing to do in the city! If you've ever wanted to dabble in pottery, or were just curious, here's your chance to do it in a beautiful spacious studio supplied with everything you need to have a good time! Forget Allstate, you're in good hands Molly Sanyour and her team!

Molly is such a great teacher. She makes connections with each and every one of her students. I…read moredon't know how she remembers so much! It's an incredible studio, super clean with sooo many tools and supplies. As someone who was a little intimidated and didn't have much experience, I was welcomed with open arms and open minds into this incredible, supportive community. I can't wait for my next course!

Highly recommended! The service is top-tier, and the turnaround time is quick, especially for large…read moreorders.

This is the second daycare my son (16 months) has attended and the difference is astounding. The…read moreteachers actually love their jobs and are great with the kids. I love that my son is learning Spanish, eating organic and being treated well. Bogna has an A+ facility, very happy and would recommend this daycare. P.S. Also the rates are not through the roof as compared to "montessori" schools.

Zone of Light exceeded every expectation for my son's bar mitzvah. From start to finish, they…read morehandled every detail seamlessly, gave great recommendations for outside vendors, and created truly incredible décor. They were also super communicative throughout the process and on site the entire party, making sure everything ran smoothly, which gave us so much peace of mind. I really appreciated how flexible they were with vendors as well. The kids were completely entertained with activities like mask-making and karaoke, so the adults could actually relax and enjoy cocktail hour. I can't say enough about how incredible the décor was--it really made the event.

My daughter has had (and been to) birthday parties here, and we have always been amazed at how much…read morefun Zone of light makes parties! We have also been thrilled with the summer camp!

I had the pleasure of holding my son's sixth party at Main Street School of Art in Tucker this…read moreweekend. From start to finish, it was a great experience. MSSA is owned and operated by Laurie Morgan. When I first stopped by to talk to her, she was very open to what we wanted to do and gave suggestions on what art projects she could do with the kids. I liked her "can do" upbeat attitude from the start. Laurie's birthday parties can go up to 15 children and we ended up with seven (including my son). She charges a mere $10 per child (you pay at least for an eight child minimum). You provide all the food and paper products. She leads the kids through the project/games/etc and does all the cleanup. Considering how much we paid for a party last year at a "bouncy house" place, this was an absolute steal. Our son's theme was Angry Birds. Laurie had the boys paint little birdhouses first, then make little puffball Angry Birds to go in them. I have to give her credit, she was incredibly patient with seven very energetic little boys. After the project/snacks/cake, she rounded them up for balloon games in the hall to work off the sugar high. They loved it, of course. Laurie will be holding summer art camps over the summer and I've already signed my son up for a week. He loved his Angry Birds party and can't wait to go back for camp. She also has art classes for adults and older kids throughout the week, and some Mommy and Me classes for the little ones.

This is a great palace to bring your children for music lessons. The instructors are very…read moreknowledgeable about their craft and create an environment suitable for the kids to learn.

This team goes above and beyond to provide a safe space and quality science curriculum with a very…read morehigh activity level. Super organized and efficient. Can't say enough about it!

Kris Thornton Webb was a top-rated middle school in GA for many years before starting this camp,…read moreThe Science of Fun. WHAT A GREAT IDEA! My niece goes to this camp all summer and never gets bored. This was her second summer and she is always making sure that I have her signed up whenever there is a school break, as TSOF also does break camps during City of Decatur school breaks, teacher workdays, etc. Knowing that each day is a well thought out combination of learning and fun is what makes this camp really work. If learning is also fun-well, there you have it-the magic combination! All of the kids are excited to be there, the staff is great and very attentive. Each time I am there I am greeted kindly, as is my niece. They are actually HAPPY to see us walk in the door! This is a novel and brilliant idea and finally, I feel my money is well-earned by Kris and her staff...not just babysitting and coloring. amy niece comes home with little electronic bugs, her mind filled with fun things she cannot wait to share with me. I also saw the group at a science fair and a festival in Decatur! Way to get out in your community, team!