By Colleen McTiernan Joining the military is a very personal decision, but one that affects loved ones, especially children and spouses of those who have served or are currently serving for our country. As Veterans Day is approaching, we wanted… read more
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Sweater Weather: 7 Cute and Cozy Sweaters for Fall
By Colleen McTernan and Edwin Exaus | Photos courtesy of manufacturer The cozy closet staple has made its way back into our hearts — and our wardrobes. Best known for colorful patterns and unusual textures, sweaters are easy to throw… read more
Appealing At-Home Peels
By Lizzie Vasquez and Nicole Irving Looking for a way to quickly exfoliate your face without using microbeads or getting a professional peel? These easy to use at-home facial peels will remove dulling dead skin cells and leave you feeling… read more
Going to Bat for Bats
By Danielle Spano While Gainesville is best associated with the Gators, a certain mammal has a much larger population here than the famed reptile. It all began in 1987 when a fire on campus left a large bat colony that… read more
DIY Chair Changeup
By Allison Raber Do you have an old upholstered chair you are looking to replace? Instead of hunting for a new one, consider giving the one you have a face-lift with this DIY! Materials Needed Chair with upholstered seat Drop… read more
Three Ways to Throw the Perfect Halloween Party
Photos by Sincerely Gone Photography Thinking about throwing a Halloween party this year? Whether you are planning on a scary soiree for tweens and teens or something a little more subdued for tiny tots, one of these three themes (complete… read more
Debunking the Myth: In Defense of the Black Cat
By Trace Ferguson Black cats have gotten a bad rap. Often associated with bad luck or evil, these kitties have some of the highest euthanasia rates of all the different color cats in shelters, according to the American Society for… read more
Our Road Tripping Family: The Almond Family
Photo courtesy of the Almond Family Elaine and Chris Almond have taken their three children Carter (11), Drew (9) and Julia (7) on a two-week RV trip exploring National Parks and other fun stops for the past two summers. After… read more
A Day in the Life of Kristen Cooper
Photo by Caryn Ruano at B Original Art and Photography Kristen Cooper is co-owner of Spain & Cooper Homes. She and her husband, Mike, have one son, Colton (4 ½). 6:15 a.m. Hear my husband, Mike, leaving for work and… read more
“Does That Have Peanuts?” One Mom’s Journey of Raising a Son with a Food Allergy
By April Tisher For us it started with the innocent bite of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at a birthday party followed by an errant piece of Halloween candy containing peanut butter and finally a few chicken nuggets fried… read more