Visit the website of Life Abundance to learn more about the specialized foods your dog might require.

One of the best things you can do for your pets is to keep them happy and healthy. In order to do this, you need to keep them active and well-fed. One of the best pet stores in Stockbridge that you can go to in order to find great pet supplies is Life’s Abundance!

Life’s Abundance is all about connecting pet owners with premium pet foods and supplies. Your pets’ health is vital and the products sold by Life’s Abundance are all about making sure that your pets continue to live well.

Because of their focus on the emerging science, Life’s Abundance addresses the differing health and wellness needs of your distinct pets. For example, larger dogs and smaller breed puppies have differing wellness needs. This should surprise no one as the same is true of growing humans versus older humans. So why are we feeding our older and younger pets the same food? Life’s Abundance addresses the health distinctions of your pets needs and allows your pet to live longer and healthier throughout their lives.

Nutrients and health and wellness should be among the top concerns for your pets life. Buy your pet supplies in Stockbridge at Life’s Abundance and give your pet the life of luxury at your Stockbridge apartments!

Grab a towel and a friend for the Muddy Buddy Run headed to Atlanta.

Are you ready to try out your running and biking legs, while having a whole lot of fun in the process?  If this interest you, then now is the perfect opportunity for you, your family and friends at the Southwinds Stockbridge to sign up for the Muddy Buddy Run in Atlanta on June 8th!

The Muddy Buddy Run is 3-5.5 miles in length, while the Muddy Buddy Bike & Run is a combined 5-7 miles.  If you want your child to participate, they will be able to compete in the shorter Mini Muddy Buddy. And, kids will certainly have fun crawling through the famous mud pit after they complete the short obstacle course, with little ones as young as four-years-old able to compete.

The race will be held at the Georgia International Horse Park over on 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy in Conyers.

The best part of the competition is seeing how much fun it is to compete in the running and biking portions that conclude in a large mud pit, anointing both you and your official Muddy Buddy.

For more fun ways to stay healthy in Atlanta, check out Southwinds Stockbridge’s community blog!

Prepare to rock the day away at the Vans Warped Tour headed to Atlanta this June.

Vans Warped Tour 2013 is coming to Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood (formally Lakewood Amphitheater) on June 25th. Vans are sneakers and most of the bands playing a set here are truly warped!

Some of the top performers from Vans Warped Tour include:

• Hands Like Houses
• Anarbor
• Man Overboard
• Stick to Your Guns
• Alvarez Kings

On top of these, more than 50 bands will be playing at Vans Warped Tour 2013 and fans should get ready for some great music.

Get your Vans on and get ready to crowd surf at Vans Warped Tour 2013 in Atlanta!

Cool off the summer heat with an ice cream from one of these Stockbridge creameries.

Many of the residents at Southwinds Stockbridge are quite familiar with the conveniently located Dairy Queen over on 7404 Davidson Cir E. This popular hangout is known for its excellent quality ice cream that come with an array of tasty toppings, as well as hearty menu selections.

Another wonderful adventure in ice cream enjoyment has to be Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, located on 4244 Jodeco Rd in nearby McDonough. When you head over there for a nice ice cream treat, you can also purchase one of the famous Nathan’s Hot Dog’s!

Also in McDonough is one of the area’s favorite ice cream destinations, Marble Slab Creamery. Located on 2011 Jonesboro Road, Marble Slab is known for their very tasty selection of ice cream flavors, which are delicious. And, you can even get a chance to taste test flavors as well.

Check out our Southwinds Stockbridge Apartments blog for more exciting eateries in the area!

Call up Dad for a fun round of tennis at Southwinds Stockbridge on Father’s Day.

One of the coolest things about living somewhere like our Stockbridge apartments with a tennis court is that you can really just go out and have fun on the courts whenever one is available. Father’s Day is just around the corner. How much fun would it be to really connect with, and have fun with, your dad out on the courts?

Tennis is a fun, full-body sport that requires you to be in total control of all of your facilities. You need to be able to use your eyes to follow the ball, use your reflexes to react in time to hit the ball, use your balance to be able to stay upright, and use your strength to be able to move your racket around in proper fashion.

Your dad probably also loves tennis for just that reason. Show dad what a studious child you have been by taking him out and hitting around with him! It is something he may not even be expecting but undoubtedly he will have a great time and will appreciate the thought put in.

Hit the tennis court at Southwinds Stockbridge this Father’s Day with dad and show him you really love him!

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Immerse yourself in a world of knights, kings and feudal lords at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.

For the last 28 years, The Georgia Renaissance Festival has been celebrating the Renaissance time period and taking modern day Georgians back hundreds of years to a time as complicated and dynamic as the one in which we currently live. And even though there were far less “things” by which to bide our time, there was also a far different set of challenges which commoners and the ruling class had to face off too.

This annual Renaissance Festival is roughly 30 miles from Stockbridge, in nearby Fairburn, so the commute isn’t that much of a trek — lesser men have made journeys from Middle Earth in less time.

Don’t miss to Georgia Renaissance Festival running now through June 2nd. Come out every Saturday, Sunday, and Memorial Day weekend to let yourself be whisked away back to that former time.

For more local events, check out the Southwinds Stockbridge community blog!

Follow these pet care tips to find the best dog foods for your canine friend.

There’s no doubt that dog shares a very special place in the life of families at Southwinds Stockbridge. This is why choosing the right dog food is important or both you and your pet. If you want your dog to live a long and healthy life, then there are some important tips that you should consider to insure that quality of food will equal quality of life for your pet.

First, do not automatically assume the quality of the food just because the label on the bag might state “all natural.” This could actually mean quite the opposite. Your best bet is to consult with a local vet as to what type of dog food is most appropriate for your dog. Another alternative is to consult your vet about recommending a trained nutritionist who has experience in dealing with dog’s dietary needs.

Serving your dog raw food is not necessarily recommended, even if it appears logical since animals in the wild eat raw meat. Again, this should not be considered unless a vet recommends it.

Strike a balance and provide vitamins when necessary. Feed your dog vegetables and micro-nutrients sources will enhance your pet’s longevity.

For more pet care tips, check out the blog at Southwinds Stockbridge!

Play a fun round of tennis at the courts located right here at Southwinds.

While you may not be ready for the USTA just yet, you can certainly strive for greater things. This is made far more evident for those living somewhere like our Southwinds community, because one of the really cool amenities of the neighborhood  are our tennis courts! Break out the rackets this spring and practice your serve at the tennis courts in our community!

The fact that our apartments even have tennis courts shows that management and the community itself is really just a few steps above all the rest. Not only can you practice your serve here at our tennis courts, but you can perfect your swing and volley, do some fast reps, play a game of doubles, or get really serious and take this training to the next level by even joining a tennis league.

Tennis is a great full body sport and is something that everybody able-bodied person should definitely give a try. It is even a passion for many folks living right here inside of our community. This linkage makes perfect sense because we have these amazing tennis courts right here inside of our community!

Come check them out yourself and see what you think of Southwinds Stockbridge’s tennis courts!

Save a spot at La Hacienda for Cinco de Mayo.

Mexican restaurants in Stockbridge will be in festive mode on Sunday, May 5 in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. To get in the mood, La Hacienda will be serving traditional cuisine for lunch and dinner. Open Monday through Saturday until 11pm, and Sunday until 10pm, you can get your taste buds a-tingle anytime you’re craving spicy fare with a trip to La Hacienda.

For a snack to tide you over, a bowl of crisp nachos with cheese, bean, guacamole or beef dip is a sure bet. A bowl of tortilla or shrimp soup, a veggie or grande quesadilla, or a few sopas will also fit the bill. Lunch specials include all your favorites like chile rellenos, enchiladas, burritos or an order of two ranch-style Huevos Rancheros served with rice and beans.

To add a little more “oomph” to your meal, order a combination dinner for a sampling of several items or go all out with the Big Mexican Dinner, featuring a little bit of everything. If grilled is what you want, savor the delectable taste of chicken or steak fajitas. Be sure to ask about the house specials to tempt your palate.

From your home at Southwinds Stockbridge, you’re just minutes away from a fiesta moment celebrating Cinco de Mayo.

Head over to Garden Ridge this Mother’s Day for the chance to shop for dozens of home goods.

If your mom’s been looking for home goods in Stockbridge, you would be wise to take mom out to Garden Ridge for her own home goods shopping spree!

Located out over on Mt. Zion Parkway in Stockbridge, Garden Ridge has got a little something for everyone. Mom would do right by her home, and maybe even your home, if you took her over here to get some household essentials.

Garden Ridge is brimming over with all kinds of great housewares, furniture, home textiles, and holiday decor. But the real bread and butter of this department store is with their art and decor department. If your mom’s got a bite of the creative in her, she will love this section.

Garden Ridge also has a blossoming botanical section and she can get everything she needs for her patio, garden, and the rest of her outdoor experience.

Take mom out for a shopping spree at Garden Ridge on Mother’s Day this year!