By Danielle Spano Traveling internationally requires more planning than a domestic trip. Between passports and packing, there is a lot to prepare for. Adding a baby to the equation of course makes the trip more fun, but also more complicated… read more
Photos Courtesy of Oak Hall School, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School and Alachua County Public Schools, respectively This year, 34 local students earned the prestigious distinction of becoming finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship program. Of the over 1.6… read more
Jeanna Mastrodicasa is the associate vice president of operations at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. She and her husband, Clay Sweger, have 8-year-old twin girls, Scarlett and Savannah. 5:30 a.m. The alarm goes off and… read more
Up until the last few years, baby showers were reserved just for celebrating your first pregnancy. The rules of etiquette only allowed a second shower if you were having your second child right on the heels of your first, requiring… read more
Family Photo by Water Bear Photography | Beach Photos by Johnston Photography Dance is just a part of life for Julia Ponomareva, Alexsey Kuznietsov and their daughter, Karolina. As principal dancers for Dance Alive National Ballet in Gainesville, Julia and… read more
By Colleen McTiernan and Lizzie Vasquez Breast-feeding is an important element of healthy development in newborns. Not only is it a great connection for mothers to make with their babies, but breast-feeding also provides newborns with essential nutrients that promote… read more
By Meredith Sheldon E-books, Nooks and Kindles let you access books at the swipe of your fingers. With the advancement of technology, books are leaving the shelves and are shifting digital. Whether you are a traditional paperback junkie or a… read more
You have thought about the idea for what seems like forever, went back and forth on the decision, and finally decided to homeschool your children. While there is a sense of relief that comes with making the decision, there is… read more
By Sawyer Carlton From four-leaf clovers to wishbones to pennies found heads up, certain items around the globe have become symbols of luck. These items are now found in pant pockets, dangling above bed frames and strung from necklaces. But… read more
By Colleen McTiernan and Nicole Irving Taking care of your skin can be an involved process, with multiple steps and products required to maintain clean and youthful looking skin. Even if you ascribe to the most simple of beauty routines,… read more
