The Alachua County School board has announced that beginning June 5th, at most locations, any child 18 years old or younger can get a free breakfast and lunch at one of more than 70 locations in Alachua County through the… read more
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5 Fun Facts about Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie!
Warm chocolate chip cookies seem to make everything in a child’s life better! (and for some adults, too). Tests, breakups, bad days at school... everything melts away at first bite of that soft ooey-gooey cookie. We dive into America’s favorite… read more
Make Crafting With Toddlers Easy and Fun!
You probably see the word “craft” and say “No way!” Crafting with toddlers may bring to mind lumps of ooey-gooey play dough, stamp pads and Popsicle sticks that create a mess on the dining room table. Trust me, I have been there. However, for your… read more
Get Rid of Smelly Sponges
In one week, I can smell it. A foul, musty, stinky stench lurking in the kitchen. Soon, I smell it on my hands and around the sink as I do the pile of dishes from the night before. Is it… read more
The Honey–Don’t List
We either have one at home, or know of one. You know, that partner who thinks he/she is Mr/Mrs. Fix Everything. And, while we do appreciate their skills and their go-get-’em attitude, we all know that there are certain things that they should leave… read more
Encourage Your Child’s Curiosity
Children naturally become very curious at the age of 4, asking questions over and over a thousand times a day, driving most parents batty! Although it may get tiresome, this behavior is healthy and exactly what they are supposed to be doing at this age. By… read more
Teaching Inclusion to Our Children Starts at Home
By sheer definition, as defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary, the word inclusion means “the act of including,” and to add on to that, “the act or practice of including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded.” Teaching inclusion… read more
5 Yummy Popcorn Recipes to Make for The Family!
January 19 is National Popcorn Day and we can’t get enough of those airy, salty, buttery and crunchy kernels of corn! In fact, according to Popcorn Boss, the United States is the world’s largest producer of popcorn! So, while we… read more
Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Image by Tanya Consaul Photography It’s been over four years since Tyler was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. There isn’t a moment that our entire family is not living with the disease. Pumps, syringes, vials, beeps, alarms, meters and worry… read more
8 Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts
Valentine's Day is approaching and it’s time to think outside of the box and get creative for the loves of your life! Surprise them this year with that special and meaningful gift that screams I. LOVE. YOU! 1. Moonlight Roller… read more
