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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Infant Early Language Tools

Baby Talk: Give Your Infant Early Language Tools

By Cameron Burris | September 3, 2020 | infant
By the time a baby is 1 year old, they have learned all of the sounds they will need to speak their language. Talking to your baby at a young age will help her to build a rich vocabulary. As you go about your day, talk to your baby about the things you see and

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get through homework

7 Tips to Help Your Kiddo Get Through Their Homework

By Sara Buechler | September 2, 2020 | Blog
Homework is a child’s worst nightmare. After spending 6-7 hours at school or in at-home learning, the last thing they want to do is sit down and do more work, so it can be a challenge to actually get them to complete their homework. Don’t fret though because we’ve got a few tips and tricks

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Risk of Childhood Obesity

How Do You Reduce the Risk of Childhood Obesity?

By Elayza Gonzalez | September 1, 2020 | Blog
The risk of childhood obesity is becoming more and more common every day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the percentage of children affected by obesity in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s, and the factors that contribute to childhood obesity are genetics, metabolism, environment, sleep duration, and eating

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Big Read Alachua County

Get Ready For the NEA Big Read Alachua County

By Amanda Roland | September 1, 2020 | Blog
The Alachua County Library District and the Florida Museum of Natural History have teamed up to bring the National Endowment of the Arts Big Read Alachua County. This will be a series of free events that highlight females in science and strengthen our community! "The NEA Big Read is a program designed to broaden understanding

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One-Way Aisles at Publix

One-Way Aisles at Publix Are No Longer Required in Most Stores

By Amanda Roland | August 31, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Just when we all got used to shopping in one-way aisles at Publix, most Publix locations have done away with this shopping requirement. As of this past week, most Publix locations can go back to normal aisle shopping. The only Publix locations that are still requiring the one-way aisles are those in Charleston, South Carolina,

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7 Must-Have Time-Saving Products Every Family Needs!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | August 31, 2020 | Happy Home
There never seems to be enough time at the end of the day to do all the things we wanted to accomplish. And, sadly, time is the one thing that we can’t buy... or can we? Enter the new wave of time-saving products that are built not only to complete the job but save you

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yoga and meditation

Yoga and Meditation: How Does It Benefit Your Tweens?

By Sara Buechler | August 31, 2020 | Tweens
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be a stressful experience for your tweens. Homework is more tedious, tests are more frequent, and it is at a time where they’re going through hormonal changes. It’s a lot. You want your tween to be happy, healthy, and successful in school without being distracted or succumbing

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quick sew face mask

Try This Quick Sew Face Mask Tutorial

By Amanda Roland | August 28, 2020 | Happy Home
To keep yourself and others safe, Alachua County requires face masks to be worn in public when entering businesses. Since surgical and N95 face masks are only meant to be used by medical staff, it’s time to get crafty and make your own DIY Quick Sew Face Mask! This easy face mask can be made

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