Good Day Atlanta: Activities and Insights for May 9, 2024
Atlanta – Feeding Thousands and Making a Difference in Georgia
On May 9, Atlanta’s influential MUST Ministries launched its initiative for providing meals to thousands of metro Atlanta children during the summer months. CEO Ike Reighard spoke about the organization’s ambitious plans to distribute an estimated half a million meals across eight counties in Georgia. An integral part of the summer initiative also involves engaging young minds with activity kits designed to enrich the mind, body, and soul.
Mother’s Day Bouquets Blossoming in Buford
In preparation for Mother’s Day, Buford’s Design House of Flowers has moved to a larger location at 1605 Buford Highway, Unit D. As the demand for their exquisite floral arrangements has grown over time, the talented team is now busier than ever in their 7,500-square-foot space. They have been working tirelessly not only in filling the upcoming Mother’s Day orders but also popular prom bouquets.
Setting the 2024 Bridal Hair Trends
Renowned hairstylist Kristy Ries, who’s established a reputation for gorgeous bridal hairstyles, shared some of her secrets on Good Day Atlanta. As the summer wedding season approaches, she demonstrated some of the top wedding hair trends of the season, including soft waves converted to updos and the increasingly popular “haircessory” trend.
Mental Health Awareness with Sesame Street
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Sesame Street is taking the lead in addressing the mental health crisis among the nation’s young children. Sesame Workshop’s Vice President of U.S. Program Education, Rocio Galarza, discussed their newly launching emotional well-being resources. The initiative aims to use beloved characters like Elmo and Rosita, to provide essential mental health resources for parents, caregivers, and children.
Preparing the Perfect Mother’s Day Breakfast
Food and lifestyle expert Chadwick Boyd shared the recipe for a delectable puffy omelet just in time for Mother’s Day. He demonstrates his technique for making fluffy omelets filled with sautéed thin ribbons of asparagus and topped with nutty gruyere cheese, which is sure to impress all mothers on their special day.
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