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Visit 31 National Parks in the U.S. Virtually on Google Earth

By Amanda Roland | March 23, 2020 | Blog , Happy Home , Home Life

As another week of social isolation comes around, you might start to run out of things to do. If you are looking for something to keep the kiddos entertained, how about some educational and visually pleasing screen-time? Head over tho Google Earth! You can visit 31 National Parks in the U.S. virtually — you don't

Moms Need Me-Time, Too — Especially Now!

By Isabella Sorresso | March 23, 2020 | Blog , Home Life , Life

Let’s get real, being a mom is not easy. You are constantly monitoring someone else, making sure everyone gets fed and you are being pulled in a million different directions. If you get a chance to sit down, it’s only for a minute and even the bathroom isn’t a safe zone anymore. And, especially now

Wood Decay 101: What Every Florida Homeowner Needs to Know

By Jenny Highlander | March 21, 2020 | Happy Home

If you own a home, you are likely to encounter wood decay, also known as wood rot. If you are lucky enough to own a home in Florida, where the weather is especially humid, you will find it hard to avoid wood decay. The good news is that it’s a relatively easy problem to solve

5 Tips to Keep Your Kiddos Calm During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Anastasia Sims | March 21, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

With all Alachua County schools closed until April 15, kids will be at home with parents working from home. Whether you think it or not, your child is most likely confused and scared about the quick changes due to the coronavirus outbreak. While it’s important to stay informed about the pandemic, here are a few

Hallmark is Playing Christmas Movies to Make Social Distancing Bearable!

By Isabella Sorresso | March 20, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Hallmark is now playing Christmas movies because many of us are stuck at home to social distance right now, and you might have already exhausted half of your self-quarantine snacks, played all the games on your phone and gotten sick of watching The Office for the 12th time. So, now what? If you’re looking for

How long can COVID-19 live on different surfaces?

By Isabella Sorresso | March 20, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

You’re furiously scrubbing places you haven’t cleaned in years and frequently disinfecting the “high-touch” areas of your house, but how often should you actually be cleaning different surfaces? According to Harvard Medical School, “A recent study found that the COVID-19 coronavirus can survive up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard,

FREE Educational Resources For Your At-Home Student

By Amanda Roland | March 19, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Learn

Need some new ideas for at-home learning? Try out these free educational resources for your kiddos to enjoy while they are cooped up at home! Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems! Your kids now have a chance to doodle with Mo Willems, the artist of many popular children’s books like “The Pigeon Wants a Puppy”! Join

7 Virtual Field Trips for Your Kids

By Jacqueline Saguin | March 18, 2020 | Blog , Learn , Local Fun

As our schools take precautionary measures for our safety, we find ourselves restless at home, immersed in cabin fever. Beat boredom during this social distancing spat by taking your kids on some virtual field trips! NASA The famous space station’s Langley Research Center offers an all-encompassing experience for science lovers. Explore 360 images and learn

Stay Sane During This Pandemic With These Items!

By Camille Graham | March 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Health , Life

By now, you’ve stocked up on groceries and hand sanitizer. Your pantry is full! You fought off toilet paper hoarders and avoided those pushing around shopping carts full of, weirdly enough, just mayonnaise. Your survival is covered, but what else do you need to stay sane during this pandemic? Health With an uncertain few weeks

A Note From Our Publisher

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 17, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Dearest Families, It goes without saying that these are uncharted territories for us all. Grocery store shelves are bare, schools are closed, parents have become teachers, teachers have become video stars through distance learning opportunities and social distancing has become our new normal. None of us are immune. We are in this together. As the

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Visit 31 National Parks in the U.S. Virtually on Google Earth

Moms Need Me-Time, Too — Especially Now!

Wood Decay 101: What Every Florida Homeowner Needs to Know

5 Tips to Keep Your Kiddos Calm During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hallmark is Playing Christmas Movies to Make Social Distancing Bearable!

How long can COVID-19 live on different surfaces?

FREE Educational Resources For Your At-Home Student

7 Virtual Field Trips for Your Kids

Stay Sane During This Pandemic With These Items!

A Note From Our Publisher

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