Thanksgiving Hacks

#MomHacks: Thanksgiving Hacks to Save the Day!

We all know that the hardest job you can have is being a mom! The days are definitely long and the years are astonishingly short and some days you might feel like you’re going through the struggles alone. But, we are here! To share in the good, the bad, and the moments when all you

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DIY Thanksgiving Cards

Make These Easy DIY Thanksgiving Cards With Your Kiddos!

Help your kiddos express their thankfulness this year with these super cute and easy DIY Thanksgiving cards. You can send them in the mail or hand deliver them to your friends and family! FOR THE "GOBBLE, GOBBLE!" CARD: Cut a 4x6 inch rectangle out of any fall-colored construction paper to make the card base. Then,

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Kids visiting Santa

Where to See Santa This Season!

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and everyone is on the lookout for Santa Claus!  Here's where to find him so your kids can share their Christmas wishes and snap a keepsake photo! But wait! Before you go, print out our letter to Santa template to help your little ones tell Santa want

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How to Keep Safe Around Fire Pits

With cooler temperatures comes the desire to toast a few marshmallows and relax by a warm fire. However, make sure your safety measures aren’t too relaxed. Fire pits have caused nearly 3,700 grass and brush fires in the U.S. Keep these tips in mind as you plan your toasty evening: Distance Your fire pit should

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Sleep Train Your Baby

3 Ways to Sleep Train Your Baby

New parents receive so much unsolicited advice regarding sleep and their newborns. From “never wake a sleeping baby” to “wake the baby every two hours to eat” it can get pretty confusing. Add to that your exhaustion, and who has time to research the best way to get your baby to sleep? We’ve broken down

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Mom Emergency Car Kit

Everything You Need For Your Mom Emergency Car Kit

You know the drill: you rush to get out of the house, you jump in the car with your little ones, and halfway to your destination you realize you forgot half of what you needed. In the midst of your chaos and remembering everything you have forgotten, someone spills something all over the back seat.

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FREE Things To Do With Your Kids

Free Things to Do In Gainesville This Fall!

Fall is the perfect time to spend quality time with your family in the cool weather, but sometimes it can be hard to think of things to do that aren’t expensive. Here are a few fun and free things to do with your kids this fall! Go to a Local Museum The Florida Museum of

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Homework supplies

5 Tips for Making Homework Feel Less Like Work

According to “Homework In America,” a 2014 Brown Center Report on American Education, homework for students in third grade through twelve takes an average of one hour per night and rarely exceeds two hours per night. I doubt they factored in the time it takes to actually get your child to sit down and complete

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Halloween Party Favor

4 Spooky Halloween Party Favor Ideas

Halloween is tomorrow! While you are scrambling to pull together the last details for Halloween plans, do not forget to include a Halloween party favor for your guests. Whether it is store-bought or homemade, everyone appreciates a small parting gift. Here are four party favor idea that will send your guests away with a smile.

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nighttime fears

Help Your Child Cope With Nighttime Fears

Monsters, darkness and ghosts are among the top 10 fears of children, according to “Fears Stress and Trauma: Helping Children Cope” by Edward Robinson. In his book, Robinson reports that these nighttime fears are a normal part of a child’s development. They typically start at a young age and may last until middle school. If

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