World Diabetes Day

Celebrate World Diabetes Day on November 14

By Amanda Roland | November 9, 2020 | Blog
November is National Diabetes Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day (WWD). This day was first created in 1991 by IDF (International Diabetes Federation) and the World Health Organization as more and more people were being affected by the disease of diabetes. In 2006, it became an official United Nations Day, according to worlddiabetesday.org.

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Mashed Potatoes

Learn How to Jazz Up Your Mashed Potatoes for the Holidays!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | November 6, 2020 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we don’t want you to settle for boring mashed potatoes this holiday season. Spice them up with flavors, textures and yummy add-ins to jazz up your holiday meal staple! After using the base mashed potato instructions at the top right, add in the following to create new and

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Pregnancy Diet

Discover the Dos & Don’ts of The Pregnancy Diet

By Amanda Roland | November 6, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Expecting
Growing a little human for 9 months can really work up an appetite! Making sure you and your growing little one have the right nutrients throughout your pregnancy is so important, and that’s why it is imperative to know what you should and shouldn’t be eating while you are pregnant. And don’t worry, a pregnancy

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STEM/STEAM Games

Online STEM/STEAM Games for Your Little Intellectuals

By Amanda Roland | November 5, 2020 | Blog , Learn
STEM/STEAM education is very popular, and it can be implemented in your kiddos life at a young age! Whether your children are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math, we have a list of online STEM/STEAM games that your kiddos should check out! From coding to design, you child is sure to learn some

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Starbucks Red Cup

Starbucks Holiday Cups and Menu Items Are Back!

By Amanda Roland | November 5, 2020 | Blog , Holidays
Starbucks is giving us all something to smile about with the return of the Starbucks holiday cups! Patrons turned up to their local Starbucks on November 6 to get their iconic Starbucks Red cups, and they went fast. Didn't make it up in time to get a cup? Don't be sad, you can still enjoy

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STEM/STEAM

6 STEM/STEAM Toys to Spark Your Kiddo’s Curiosity!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | November 5, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Kids
The inquisitive minds of children are a magical thing. They ask questions and lots of them. Like, “what are clouds made of?” and “how is silly string, well, really silly?” Their minds are sponges at this age and what better way to encourage their natural curiosity and love of learning than with STEM/STEAM toys. Specifically

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new irrigation rules

Get Up to Date on Alachua County’s New Irrigation Rules

By Amanda Roland | November 3, 2020 | Blog
On November 1, Alachua County implemented new irrigation rules, limiting landscape irrigation to one day a week for each household. According to Alachua County's website, here is the schedule for watering yards: Saturday at addresses that end in an odd number or that have no house address Sunday at addresses ending in an even number

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Apply for College Scholarships

Help Your Teen Find and Apply for College Scholarships

By Meredith Sheldon | November 3, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Teens
Going to college is a life milestone. But, an undergraduate education can come with a hefty price tag. Along with federal loans and grants, there are other ways your children can earn some extra dollars toward their education: apply for college scholarships. College expenses pile up not just from tuition but also from living expenses,

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Bribing Your Kids

Find Out How Bribing Your Kids Can Cause Issues

By Amanda Roland | October 29, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Kids
If you’re a parent, chances are good that you have bribed your kids at one point or another. Bribing your kids is often a reactive response to a situation that has escalated beyond your comfort zone. This may be in a public situation where your child’s behavior may have you feeling embarrassed or bring out

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bathroom germs

Say Bye, Bye to Bathroom Germs

By Nicole Germany | October 29, 2020 | Happy Home
On the surface, your bathroom might look clean and polished, but you’d be amazed at how many germs are hiding just out of sight. From the toothbrush holder to the bathmat, mildew and bacteria cling to just about everything. While the bathroom might not win for the dirtiest room in the house (the kitchen takes

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