5 Ways to Eat More Strawberries!

By Isabella Sorresso | May 16, 2023 | Blog
Summertime is almost here, and with that means peak strawberry season! You have waited all year for these delicious berries to be readily available at the grocery store, and now that they are here, you have got to take advantage. Whether you are looking to add strawberries to your next meal, a quick snack or

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Mom Should Do For Herself

8 Things Every Mom Should Do For Herself

By Samantha Bradley | May 8, 2023 | Blog
Let’s face it, being a mom can be really tough for a number of reasons. We spend so much time taking care of our significant others, kids and pets that we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Moms need to get away and splurge on themselves every now and then. Here are the eight

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How to Motivate the Unmotivated Homeschool Student

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | April 23, 2023 | Homeschool
Let’s be honest. We all have days when we just want to stay in bed all day. The last thing we want to do is get up, make sure everyone gets their schoolwork done, and go to co-op, music lessons and sports practices. But we do it anyway because we’re responsible adults, right? If we

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Bird Feeders

DIY Bird Feeders to Make At Home!

By Isabella Sorresso | April 18, 2023 | Local Fun
Living in Florida has many advantages, one of which is that there is an abundance of wildlife right outside your door, like lizards, squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. You can get an even closer look at the house finches, eastern towhees and common starlings flying around your neighborhood by making DIY bird feeders

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Tips on Laundry

So Fresh and So Clean: Fun Facts and Tips For Laundry

By Tracy Wright | April 11, 2023 | DIY , Happy Home
Laundry is a chore that you can teach to children as young as preschool age! We have fun facts and tips for laundry that you can use with your kiddos! Explain to all kids this five-step method (Chuck, Clean, Dry, Fold and Put Away). You can even make it a fun song for your kids

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Teen Driving

Teen Driving: What To Know and How to Help

By Lisa Katz | April 11, 2023 | Conception 2 College , Teens
When it comes to teen driving, it can be overwhelming to get behind the wheel for the first time. It can also be extremely risky. The best thing for a new driver is to feel comfortable, knowledgeable and prepared, and it is your role as the parent to get your teen ready, whether you teach

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5 Fun Facts about Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | April 11, 2023 | Forks & Spoons
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 cookie and take a look at what makes it so sweet and special!   What

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Crafting With Toddlers

Make Crafting With Toddlers Easy and Fun!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 14, 2023 | Conception 2 College , DIY , Toddler
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 toddler, simple crafting is both educational and fun. Sure, they are going to make a mess, but they

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bird feeders

Make These Easy DIY Bird Feeders

By Amanda Roland | February 15, 2023 | Blog , DIY , Home Life
One of the best things about spring-time is being able to hear the birds chirping outside. Make your yard more inviting to our flying friends by making a bird feeder! Reuse your leftover plastic Easter eggs to make these easy DIY Bird Feeders! DIY Bird Feeders What you'll need: Plastic eggs String Peanut butter Birdseed

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Need An Easy Craft? Try Felt Flowers!

By Amanda Roland | February 15, 2023 | Blog , DIY , Happy Home
Looking for an easy craft to try this week? Try felt flowers! This craft requires only felt, hot glue and scissors, perfect for your older kiddos. Add these felt flowers to wreaths, headbands, bouquets and picture frames. Get creative! *this craft requires scissors and hot glue, so supervise younger children*  Rosebuds Cut felt into large,

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