This month is Black History Month! The theme this year is "African Americans and the Arts" including "visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression," according to the Association for… read more
Amanda Roland
Tips for a Safe New Year’s Celebration!
New Year’s Eve is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome the new year! But it is so important to remember some safety precautions to take into account when celebrating New Year's! Here are some tips for a safe… read more
The History of Toys Throughout the Ages
Toys have come a long way. Just as our society advances, so do the toys and games that entertain our children. With Christmas coming, we took at look at the history of toys throughout the ages. The Early Years The history… read more
7 New Christmas Cookie Ideas for The Holidays!
‘Tis the season for baking Christmas cookies! For some, it's a holiday tradition with your kids, and for others, it's baking therapy to get yourself ready for the holiday madness. Regardless of the reason why you make Christmas cookies, maybe… read more
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… read more
Make an Easy DIY Laundry Folder!
Let's be honest – nobody really likes to do laundry! And most people consider folding the laundry to be the worst part. Luckily, there is an invention that you can make at home that makes folding laundry as easy as… read more
Cleaning Cocktails: Which Chemicals Shouldn’t Be Mixed?
With pandemics and flu seasons always on our minds, we all can get a little neurotic about cleaning. After all, we want to make sure our family stays healthy. However, did you know that if you mix certain cleaning products… read more
Make Whipped Coffee, the Latest Internet Trend!
If you have spent any time on Tik Tok recently, whether it be your account or your kiddo's, you might have seen a new coffee trend that is taking over the internet. It's calling whipped coffee, and it might be… read more
Learn More About Sleep Training Your Child
When we had our first child, my husband and I were clueless about most everything baby-related. After a few months of being completely overwhelmed and exhausted, I was desperate to find that elusive thing that evades most parents of newborns—SLEEP.… read more
The Montessori Method: Toys that Teach
The Montessori method was developed in the early 1900s by an Italian scholar and scientist named Dr. Maria Montessori. She created schools for children in Italy that fostered “rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their… read more