Every year, my mom makes an icebox cake for my birthday. The tradition hasn't been without its setbacks (memories of knocking the whipped cream off the counter come to mind). But regardless of any ...

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There’s a movement happening in Atlanta: Craft clubs are on the rise. These crafts aren’t for kids, however. They’re for adults who are craving human connection and an activity to do with their hands.

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