Healthy Mask Tips to Teach To Your Kiddos!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | September 16, 2020 | Health
Not all children adjust right away to wearing a mast all day, especially if they haven’t needed to during the summer. And, there are things to keep in mind when wearing a mask to make sure you are being as hygienic as possible. Here are some healthy mask tips to teach to your kiddos as

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COVID-19 Research Studies

COVID-19 Research Studies Will Be Conducted at SIMEDHealth

By Amanda Roland | September 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
SIMEDHealth announced last week that the medical center will be conducting COVID-19 Research Studies (SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) related research studies). “The virus has significantly affected all of our lives and we understand there is a lot of interest in our community for finding answers to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Timothy H. Elder, M.D., SIMEDHealth Primary Care

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Staying Fit When You're Expecting

Tips and Tricks for Staying Fit While You’re Expecting!

By Christy Piña | September 14, 2020 | Health
Although the swollen feet, back aches and overall lethargy of pregnancy may make you feel less inclined to get your sweat on, exercising during your nine months is incredibly important. For almost all women, exercise is safe throughout the duration of pregnancy, however women should always consult their doctor first in the case of high-risk

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Teachers Can Get Free Coffee at Wawa Through the End of September

By Amanda Roland | September 10, 2020 | Blog
Are you a school teacher or administrator? You can get free coffee at Wawa now through the end of September. “As students make their way back to school in-person and virtually across our communities, we wanted to show our tremendous appreciation for the teachers and faculty who are working tirelessly to educate children in our

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Visit These 5 Local Farmers Markets That Are Still Open!

By Amanda Roland | September 10, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Amid the craziness of COVID-19, some farmers markets had to close or stop running. Now that more and more establishments are opening, there are plenty of local farmers markets that are ready for business! Check out these local farmers markets to get some fresh, local goods and support your community. Union Street Farmers Market at

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bonds between grandparents and grandkids

Discover the Beneficial Bond Between Grandparents and Grandkids

By Olivia Pitkenthly | September 9, 2020 | Life
“If I knew having grandchildren would be this much fun, I would have had them first!” – Becky Raymond, grandmother of four little ones aged 3 and under, agreed with this saying. She said she is more laid back and happier when she is spending time with them. “Seeing your baby’s baby fills your heart

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#BossMom: Meet Tamerin Dygert

By Amanda Roland | September 8, 2020 | Articles
Meet Tamerin Dygert, executive director of market development for March of Dimes (Central Florida Territory). For Dygert, the decision to go back to school while raising a family and working full time was about setting aside excuses, putting on the “oxygen mask” and working toward her goals with her family’s support. What made you want

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keeping your home safe

Keeping Your Home Safe From the Outside In

By Danielle Pastula | September 8, 2020 | Happy Home
“You never know what you’ll do until it happens to you.” While this sentiment might be true for some scenarios, when it comes to keeping your home safe from burglary, there’s plenty you can do to prevent a home invasion. According to the FBI, a household burglary happens every 14.4 seconds for a total of 3.7

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Travel Activities for Kids

10 Non-Electronic Travel Activities for Kiddos

By Carrie Groves | September 4, 2020 | Blog
I don't know about you, but we are not a tablet family. I have one that I barely use, and the only time the kids get to use it is when we are hiding in our safe place during the occasional tornado warning or when our 4-year-old is being stubborn and I have to bribe

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