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
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
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
By Elayza Gonzalez Say goodbye to the green tones of 2017 and hello to the new Pantone Color of the Year, Ultra Violet! Each year, the Pantone Color Institute identifies the Color of the Year to provide inspiration, influence and… read more
By Elayza Gonzalez Babywearing is the practice of wearing a baby carrier to keep babies close and connected to parents. Babywearing has a number benefits, including giving caregivers the ability to multitask and take on other daily tasks and… read more
By Colleen McTiernan & Nicole Irving | Photos Courtesy of Manufacturer Whether you are welcoming your first or fourth baby, the fact remains that infants require a lot of stuff. You know that you need diapers, a stroller, a car… read more
By Danielle Spano Traveling internationally requires more planning than a domestic trip. Between passports and packing, there is a lot to prepare for. Adding a baby to the equation of course makes the trip more fun, but also more complicated… read more
Photos Courtesy of Oak Hall School, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School and Alachua County Public Schools, respectively This year, 34 local students earned the prestigious distinction of becoming finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship program. Of the over 1.6… read more
Jeanna Mastrodicasa is the associate vice president of operations at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. She and her husband, Clay Sweger, have 8-year-old twin girls, Scarlett and Savannah. 5:30 a.m. The alarm goes off and… read more
Up until the last few years, baby showers were reserved just for celebrating your first pregnancy. The rules of etiquette only allowed a second shower if you were having your second child right on the heels of your first, requiring… read more
