Original Toll House Cookie

Try the Original Toll House Cookie Recipe At Home!

There is nothing better than smell of fresh baked cookies filling the house. If you and your family are a fan of Toll House Cookies but can't make it to the store to pick up some cookie dough, you can make Mrs. Wakefield's Original Toll House Cookie Recipe with ingredients you already have! MRS. WAKEFIELD’S

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Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

How to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

It’s no secret that the Florida heat can be brutal. However, that doesn’t mean your kids have to be stuck inside all day. There are fun ways to get outside and stay safe in the summer heat! Go Early The mornings are the perfect time to get outside before the hottest time of day. Try

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Exploring Makeup for the First Time

I can remember the excitement that came with exploring makeup as a child — sneaking into my mom’s lipsticks or playing with colorful, sparkly eyeshadow palettes. For a while, makeup was merely a dress-up component. As I entered middle school and began consuming more media, I wanted to start implementing it into my daily routine,

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#BossMom: Meet Brandi Parker

Meet Brandi Parker, Wife to Travis Parker, Mom to Ava (7) Where do you work and what do you do? Tell us a bit about it. What are some of your goals with it?  I became a nurse in 2011 and currently work as the director for an Ambulatory Surgery Center. I love my job

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Hanukkah History and Traditions

The festival of lights, known as Hanukkah, is celebrated for eight days beginning on the 25th day of Kislev of the Hebrew calendar, which can occur anytime from late November to late December. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of Antiochus IV, ruler of

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Learn More About Diabetes Research for National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month! During this month, and all year round, organizations and non-profits work to raise money for diabetes research. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million Americans live with diabetes every day. Here are a handful of organizations that you can learn about and donate

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DIY Menorahs

Handmade Hanukkah: DIY Menorahs!

Hanukkah is from Sunday, November 28th - Monday, December 6th, 2021. Get prepared for the holiday with these fun family crafts! Get crafty this holiday season with DIY menorahs! Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly version or something more understated, these menorahs are sure to please this Hanukkah!   Wood Block Menorah Supplies Ten 2-inch wood

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Is it Wrong to Cry in Front of Kids?

Many parents feel that shielding their children from tough life scenarios is a cardinal responsibility of parenting. They keep their children from learning about difficult situations or hide their own emotions as a way to provide a sense of peace and security. While young children are not necessarily ready for exposure to some of the horrors of

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Peanut App: A Meeting Place for Moms

Motherhood is wonderful and fulfilling. And sometimes isolating. Many moms crave adult conversation and other parents to share ideas, swap recommendations for daycare and gripe about your lack of sleep. Meet Peanut, a free app designed to help moms connect and find other like-minded mothers. This app was co-created by the Bumble dating app founder

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