Category: Editor’s Page

As we say goodbye to summer and hello to the return of school and hopefully the cooler temperatures of the fall, I am excited to introduce Aimee Serafin as the new editor of Augusta Family magazine. Aimee and her family moved to the Augusta area roughly three years ago from Savannah where her husband Scott worked at Savannah College of Art and Design. Aimee grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in French.  After living in southern France for six months, she and husband Scott moved to Baltimore, MD to continue their respective...

For the past few years it has been an absolute privilege to serve as editor of this cherished magazine. In this role, I’ve had the opportunity to engage with a talented staff of publishers, writers, artists, photographers, designers and creatives. Together we have brainstormed, collaborated and produced what we feel is a valuable service and resource for families in the area. It’s an understatement to say how grateful I am for everyone’s minds, their time and their gusto. I’ve learned that a significant amount of hard work goes into publishing a magazine. We have done this work outside of...

Never ending winters always makes me long for the summer. The magical weeks of sun, fun and connecting with friends is a sweet, sentimental flashback, a reminder of carefree days. The anticipation of summer not only reminds many of us of our own special vacations and experiences, but brings the joy of seeing our kids off to camp. However you prepare for summer, our summer Camp Guide is here to help you find just the right sleepaway camp or overnight program. It’s not too late to find great options for this summer and it’s not too early to look...

Ready for a spruce up? Well…spring is here! From sprucing up the inside and outside of your home and everything in between, this issue is packed with helpful tips and hints. For help with your yard, read Smart Mom’s Guide, “Planting a Small Garden.” We also have Pam Molnar’s, “Satisfying the Urge to Purge, The Art of a Successful Garage Sale” as well as ideas by Dr. Dana Harris with “Tips to Spring into Emotional Wellness.” Because life is all about balance…Namaste. Lastly, be sure to jot down a few ideas from my feature, “Spring Fitness” for different ways...

February is the month of love. It’s a time to celebrate and honor all the loving relationships we have in our lives. That is why it’s the perfect time to celebrate and honor the most important relationship you have in life – the one you have with yourself? As parents it is often difficult to set aside personal time, but this month take the opportunity to challenge yourself to practice self care and self love. Self-care and self-love is about loving who you are and seeing in yourself what those who care about you see and love in you....