Common Cold or Allergies

I Can’t Stop Sneezing: Common Cold or Allergies?

It’s that time of year when your nose turns red, you can’t stop sniffling, and everywhere you go you carry hand sanitizer. Seemingly, everyone during this time of year has the sniffles, keeping on-the-go Kleenex with them at all times. And, more likely than not, these people pass off their symptoms as just another cold,

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Time With Your Kids

Phones vs Spending Time With Your Kids

It was a beautiful afternoon. My infant daughter slept peacefully in her car seat beside me, facing away so the mist from the splash pad would not bother her. Her brother was joyfully galloping through the fountains and splashing in the puddles, and somewhere along the way, he made friends with some of the other

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Computer Programming and Coding

Should Your Kiddos Learn Computer Programming and Coding?

English, history, science and math are typical subjects your kids take in school. But now, there is a new course to add to their curriculum — computer programming and coding. That’s right. Starting as early as kindergarten, kids are learning to program computers. Either through apps, games or lesson plans from programming companies, coding education

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Calcium deficiency in children

Got Milk? Conquer Calcium Deficiency in Children

Calcium deficiency in children is a growing trend worldwide, including in the United States. A study published in the journal Pediatrics showed that most children over 8 years old do not get a sufficient amount of calcium, which could increase their risk of developing osteoporosis at a later age. Osteoporosis affects about 10 million Americans

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love florida

101 Reasons We Love Living in Florida

We’re showing some love to our home state! Here are 101 reason why we love living in Florida! As the year comes to close, how many of these have you been able to have fun doing? Watching sunrises over the Atlantic. Celebrating your birthday at the beach! Not having to shovel snow in the winter

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preparing butternut squash

Tips and Tricks for Preparing Butternut Squash

Butternut squash has become one of the trendiest fall and winter vegetables. With tomorrow being the first day of fall, it's time to know how to navigate around this delicious ingredient. This widely-enjoyed squash is very versatile, and it contains numerous health benefits. According to the USDA, butternut squash is full of vitamin A, in

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Pumpkin-Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

Make This Super Easy Pumpkin-Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

Looking for a sweet fall treat that won't take hours to make? Look no further! This super easy Pumpkin-Pecan Cream Cheese Dip will satisfy your sweet tooth and bring the flavors of fall into your home. This treat must be shared with loved ones!   Pumpkin-Pecan Cream Cheese Dip Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese 2

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Is Our Food Safe

Learn More About Pesticides: Is Our Food Safe?

Current agricultural practices incorporate pesticides to keep our fruits and vegetables safe against harmful pests, but just how safe are they for our family? Is our food safe? Let's learn more about pesticides. What is a Pesticide? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the definition of pesticides are “chemical compounds that are used to

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Chicken Enchiladas

Make Easy Chicken Enchiladas The Family Will Love

Chicken Enchiladas are sure to be a crowd favorite for your family, and they are super easy to make! You can tweak the recipe to suit your family's taste, and you can even use leftover chicken, turkey and veggies to add in! Look below for the recipe. Easy Chicken Enchiladas Submitted by: Sarah Malpeli, mom

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Foods You Don't Have to Refrigerate

11 Foods You Don’t Have to Refrigerate

Stop playing Tetris in your refrigerator. If space is looking tight, don’t throw it out—take it out. Contrary to popular practice, there are foods you don't have to refrigerate to keep them from going bad. Certain goods have natural ingredients or preservatives that slow down the time-to-trash clock. Here is a list of foods that

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