By Jessica Franklin | Photo Courtesy of Jessica Franklin I snapped the picture of my 3-year-old proudly holding up his artwork and smiled. Ah, but look at the mess behind him. Quickly, I shoved the stack of papers and the… read more
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17 Fantastic Father’s Day Finds
By Ashleigh Braun & Colleen McTiernan | Photos Courtesy of Manufacturers & Irving Publications Father’s Day is fast approaching! To help you find the perfect present to give the father in your life this June 17, we found 17 gifts… read more
Drink Up!
By Ashleigh Braun & Colleen McTiernan | Photos courtesy of manufacturers Tea is not just for drinking anymore! From green tea to black tea and every tea in between, beauty companies are now infusing their products with these skin-soothing brews.… read more
Fun in the Sun: Constructing your own solar oven
By Colleen McTiernan | Photo by Jimmy Ho Photography Instead of dreading the heat this summer, use it to your advantage by engaging in a fun, food-related project with your little ones. With these instructions for an easy-to-make solar oven,… read more
For Sale: Hosting a Stellar Garage Sale
Garage sales, yard sales, tag sales and rummage sales. It seems it depends on what part of the country you are from determines what you call them, but the concept is all the same. Take the things you currently own,… read more
An Inside Look at our Local Labor & Delivery Rooms
Photos courtesy of UF Health Shands Hospital & Indigo & Co. Photography While the birth of your child, whether your first or your fifth, is an exciting time, it can also be very nerve-wracking for moms. If you are giving… read more
Our Volunteering Family: The Garrett Family
Volunteering has been deeply ingrained in the Garrett family DNA from the beginning. In fact, Jenn Garrett met her husband Tim during their undergraduate studies through Alternative Spring Break, a group that organized community service projects during spring break. “Helping… read more
A Day in the Life of Tarcha Rentz
Photo by Nytrell Greenlee Tarcha Rentz works for the Children’s Home Society of Florida and is the director of Howard Bishop Middle School A Community Partnership School. She is a lifelong resident of Alachua County. She and her husband, Ishmael,… read more
Mas Molletes, Por Favor!
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching, and while this holiday celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla, not Mexico’s independence as many people commonly believe, that does not mean you cannot celebrate with some delicious Mexican food!… read more
Featured Educator: Ginger Stanford
Photo Courtesy of Ginger Stanford At what school do you currently work? Westwood Middle School What is your position? Assistant Principal How long have you been working in education? 22 years What is your favorite book? “Where the Red Fern… read more
