Hoggetowne Medieval Faire: Hoggetowne Goes Downtown

For one magical weekend, the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will come to life as Hoggetowne goes Downtown. This smaller scale event features many of the beloved highlights such as talented artisans and craftspeople, olde world demonstrations, exciting stage combat, medieval music and dance, royal knighting ceremonies with the King and Queen, and turkey legs! Contact Name:

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Teen Curfew: Be Home by Midnight!

By April Tisher | September 18, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
When I was a teenager, I was certain I was the ONLY one who had a curfew. This wasn’t true of course, but my parents were stricter than others. I tried to get around this by spending the night with friends who had a later one than I did and yes, on occasion, I got

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How Do You Talk to Your Teen About Depression?

By Olivia Pitkenthly | September 16, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Teens
Warning: The following content talks about depression, suicidal thoughts, teenage suicide and the importance of talking to your teen about depression. Imagine getting a phone call from the high school guidance counselor, informing you that your son or daughter was taken to the hospital. You take a breath. Your heart skips a beat. Your mind

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Tweens and Shaving

Tweens and Shaving: Tips for A Smooth Experience

By Amanda Roland | September 16, 2024 | Ages , Tween/young teen (11–15)
The tween years are full of ups, downs and major body changes. New body odors, hormonal imbalances, mood swings, growth spurts and, last but not least, body hair, can all be expected. Talking to your child about when and how to start shaving will vary for every child, but it’s important to learn some tips

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Common Household Items

It’s Time To Break Up With Some Common Household Items

By Kelly Goede | August 26, 2024 | Happy Home
Germs are inevitable, and try as we might, we cannot avoid them. We know that exposure to different germs can either strengthen our immune systems or make us sick. So, we do our best to invite in the good ones and fight off the bad ones. Unfortunately, many of us have common household items in

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Labor Day Weekend

Fun Labor Day Weekend Plans for the Whole Family!

By Amanda Roland | August 26, 2024 | Blog
Believe it or not, Labor Day is this Monday! The year is flying by, kiddos are already back in school and I'd say that a day off is much needed – for everyone. Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend in a safe way with these fun plans for the whole family! Carson Springs Drive-Thru Safari The

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Movement Milestones

How Mobile Devices Affect Movement Milestones

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 24, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Early Years , Health & Development , Parenting Advice
Your child’s movement milestones are building blocks to his success — one can’t work without the other. These milestones that your 4 or 5-year-old should hit are extremely important for their development, both physically and mentally. The Affect of Mobile Devices From October to November 2015, The American Academy of Pediatrics conducted a study on

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Is My Child Sleeping Enough?

By Brian Byrne | June 24, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Kids
Whether you are an infant, adult or senior, sleep is an essential part of living. Sleeping allows a person’s body to recuperate from the stress and exhaustion of the prior day. A good way of viewing sleep is like a period at the end of a very long sentence. However, the question is, how much

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The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Continues Through June 14

By Amanda Roland | June 4, 2024 | Blog
The Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday began June 1 and will continue through June 14. In order to supply some relief for Floridians as we approach hurricane season, this holiday was created to provide a small discount on items you can buy to prepare for Florida’s hurricane season which started June 1. It is

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