By Rasheba Jones School is out, summer is in and more bikes are out on the road. Biking is a fun summer activity to get your kids out of the house while they are on break from school, but it… read more
Articles
Families Giving Back: The Alachua County Humane Society
By April Tisher | Photos Courtesy of The Alachua County Humane Society As parents, we are often looking for ways to be involved and give back to the community alongside our families. There is a short list of volunteer opportunities… read more
Cruising on Cloud 9
By Danielle Spano Danielle Spano has over a decade of experience in the travel industry, having worked for cruise lines and agencies before opening her own Gainesville-based Cruise Planners travel agency. Choosing the Right Cruise for Your Family Cruise lines… read more
Spending the Day Away: Choosing the Right Child Care Facility
By April Tisher No matter what ages your children are, making the decision about who will care for them when you are away from them is a big one. Whether you are leaving your infant in a full-time day care center while you return to… read more
How Alachua County Stacks Up: Recycling and Environmentally Friendly Practices
LEGEND + Alachua County's statistics* are better than national/international statistics. - Alachua County's statistics* are worse than national/international statistics. = Alachua County's statistics* are about the same as national/international statistics. *Based on a poll of our readers Q. Do you… read more
An Interview with Nick Bruel
By Samantha Bradley | Photo by Nick Bruel As a mom, I am always looking for adventurous children’s books to read to my son, Marcelino. Recently, I came across a few books from author and illustrator Nick Bruel and fell in love with… read more
Need Eco-Friendly Toys & Games?
From chemical-laden plastics to batteries, the toys our children play with can have a big negative impact on our environment. According to “Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash,” Americans buy and throw away about 40 percent of the world’s… read more
Queries from the Curious
I’m drowning in digital photos on my camera … and old family slides … and yellowing albums … and canisters of undeveloped film. I’d like to create a coherent family history for my kids, but I don’t know where to… read more
More Than Just a Hobby: Quilting
By Teal Garth Growing up, Linda McSwain’s family never had blankets on their beds — they were always quilts. She grew up in Kansas, where her grandmother made quilts out of whatever she could find. They weren’t always pretty, but… read more
Lovely Lavender
By Colleen McTiernan & Nicole Irving With its calming scent and beautiful color, what isn’t there to love about lavender? From face masks and bath bombs to nail polish and hair dye, you can easily add a touch of lavender… read more
