By Colleen McTiernan and Lizzie Vasquez Breast-feeding is an important element of healthy development in newborns. Not only is it a great connection for mothers to make with their babies, but breast-feeding also provides newborns with essential nutrients that promote… read more
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Finding Your Fit: Which Book Style Best Suits You?
By Meredith Sheldon E-books, Nooks and Kindles let you access books at the swipe of your fingers. With the advancement of technology, books are leaving the shelves and are shifting digital. Whether you are a traditional paperback junkie or a… read more
Homeschooling 101: Getting Started
You have thought about the idea for what seems like forever, went back and forth on the decision, and finally decided to homeschool your children. While there is a sense of relief that comes with making the decision, there is… read more
Lucky Charms: Magically Fortuitous
By Sawyer Carlton From four-leaf clovers to wishbones to pennies found heads up, certain items around the globe have become symbols of luck. These items are now found in pant pockets, dangling above bed frames and strung from necklaces. But… read more
Your 3-in-1 Beauty Solution: Micellar Water
By Colleen McTiernan and Nicole Irving Taking care of your skin can be an involved process, with multiple steps and products required to maintain clean and youthful looking skin. Even if you ascribe to the most simple of beauty routines,… read more
Have Your Cake and Wear It Too
By Colleen McTiernan and Nicole Irving | Photo by Sincerely Gone Photography Colorlicious Oh Sugar! Vitamin Infused Lip Balm in Cupcake $6.29, Target and Target.com e.l.f. Skin Balancing Mineral Pearls $8, Elfcosmetics.com and Target Sonia Kashuk Nail Polish in Birthday… read more
Getting Back to Work: From Stay-at-Home to Working Parent
By Danielle Spano There are over 5 million stay-at-home mothers, according to the US Census Bureau’s America’s Families and Living Arrangements report. And while moms still make up the majority of stay-at-home parents, there are now about 2 million stay-at-home… read more
Featured Teacher: Kimberly Obenour
At what school do you currently work? W.W. Irby Elementary What grade/age do you teach? Second Grade What subject do you teach (if applicable)? Everything! They only get a break from me during specials. How long have you been a… read more
Our Fostering Family: The Sutton Family
By Elayza Gonzalez | Photo by Fredshots Photography Kristy Sutton always knew she wanted to adopt. After the birth of her second child with husband Zach, Kristy experienced a year of postpartum thyroid issues, which led to the conversation of… read more
A Day in the Life of Mike Calsam
Photo by Patricia Bishop Photography Mike Calsam is the co-president of J. E. Decker Construction Group and lifelong resident of Alachua County. He and his wife Justine have two young boys, Nolan (6) and Wyatt (3). Morning 5:30 a.m. Our… read more