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
Guess What I Heard? How to Quell Gossip in Children
Remember the telephone game? The one often played in groups as an ice breaker where one person whispers something in the ear of the person next to them and then that persons whispers it in the ear of the person next to them and so on until the last one in line says aloud what
Know What Your Babysitter Needs
Whether you’re dreading leaving your little one alone or you’re running out the door to get a short break, remember to take a few minutes to write down any important information for your babysitter. Though most likely everything will turn out just fine, knowing what your babysitter needs in an emergency will not only be
The Magical Minis: Travel Sized Must-Haves
All us moms know how easily our purses can be weighed down with wipes, diapers, fruit snacks and not to mention ALL our must-haves! Enter the magical minis! These are our travel sized must-haves in smaller, easy to carry sizes that will keep that purse light and ready for the day, void of shoulder and
29 ACPS High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) have 29 high school students that have been named National Merit semifinalists for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. The names were announced earlier today, September 9, by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. To be considered as a semifinalist, students must score high scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Qualifying Test
Discover the Beneficial Bond Between Grandparents and Grandkids
“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
Some Disney World Holiday Festivities Are Canceled This Year
With the way the world is, we can expect that the December holidays will all look a little different, and Disney World is no exception. Different Disney World holiday festivities will be canceled, but the park will still bring the magic of the holidays to its patrons. "Building off of our recent experiences of operating
#BossMom: Meet Tamerin Dygert
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
Jade vs. Rose Quartz: Pick the Perfect Facial Roller
If you have been on Instagram lately, there is a chance you may have come across these things called facial rollers. They are beauty tools with stones at either end of the tool that can be rolled across the face in a “paint-roller” style motion. Some key benefits that you could experience from facial rolling
10 Non-Electronic Travel Activities for Kiddos
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