The almighty sponge. We use it daily in our sinks and to wash our cars, but this handy dandy cleaning tool can be used in others ways around the house! Check out all the different ways you can use your… read more
Rebecca Vitkus
Try These At-Home Listening Activities
While listening skills are practiced every day in preschool and kindergarten classrooms, it is up to parents to continue building those listening skills at home. Former kindergarten teacher Ilene Vitkus shared some of her classroom tactics to make at-home listening… read more
Outdoor Winter Activities in Gainesville
As tempting as it may be to keep the kids indoors when the temperature drops, the winter weather is only here for a moment, and it is meant to be enjoyed! Take a break from video games and movie marathons… read more
7 Aches & Pains of Pregnancy
As your home and heart are filled with the joyful anticipation of bringing a new life into the world, be informed on how your body may respond to this exciting change during pregnancy and what you can do to ease… read more
The Season For Strawberries is Here!
‘Tis the season for sweet, juicy strawberries! With the winter months subsiding and spring approaching, everyone’s favorite fruit is ripe for the picking – so bring the kids along and pick some yourself! Click here for our list of strawberry… read more
9 New Butters to Try Today
Standard butter and peanut butter spreads are long gone! We have emerged into the age of the alternative butters, and with so many options to choose from, there is no end to the culinary possibilities. Whether you're using a substitute… read more
Bonding Over Bath Time
It’s commonly known that physical touch between a baby and his parents provides many benefits, but did you know that bath time can be rewarding, too? Set aside the stress of a bath time ritual by organizing and planning in… read more
Tips for Baby’s First Vacation
Vacations are meant to be relaxing and enjoyable, a time away from the hassles of daily life when you and your family can make memories together that will last a lifetime. However, when you have an infant to care for,… read more
Create a Kitchen Recycling Plan in Your Home!
Although there are many issues that tend to divide us rather than bring us together, there’s one issue we can all agree on: We need to care for the Earth. But how do we do this? In the midst of… read more
Should You Censor What Your Tween is Reading?
It’s a miracle! Your child has traded in his video games for an old-fashioned book, filled with pages of words that will transport him into a world of endless adventures. It’s often stressed that reading to your child is important… read more
