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
Articles
Rockin’ Alachua County
By Wendy Eckhart The idea behind painting rocks is not a new one. People all over the country have been doing it for quite a while. In fact, the idea has taken off in several communities in Florida. After a… read more
It Takes a Village: Gainesville Mom Squads
By April Tisher and Colleen McTiernan They look different for every mom. They take on different roles, which change over time. They are your words of wisdom, your shoulders to learn on, your helping hands, the people you trust with… read more
Trailblazin’ Treats
Whether your kids are heading off to camp for the day or to the park with friends, their summertime fun is sure to make them hungry. Pack them one (or all!) of these tasty trail mixes to keep them energized… read more
Happy Family: The Colón Family
Names of family members and ages (of all children): John, Jennifer, John Daniel (JD) (6), Lyla (3) and Selah (2) Occupation(s): John is a registered nurse, and Jennifer is a first grade teacher. Favorite family meal: Friday night pizza and a movie.… read more
Lost + Found: What to do if your child goes missing
By Kelly Goede Statistics from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) show that over 465,000 entries were made into the FBI’s National Crime Information Center in 2016 — each entry a report about a missing child. Although… read more
Where Do You Fit in Foster Care?
By Selena Garrison The day our first foster child arrived is one that I will never forget. After months of classes, preparation and home studies, we had gotten the call. There was a 9-day-old little boy who needed a home… read more
Power Parent: Jonathan Turner
Name: Jonathan Turner Occupation: Real Estate Attorney at Scruggs & Carmichael, P.A. What is your job title? Junior Partner to Philip A. DeLaney, Esq. Family (children, spouse, etc.): My wife, Lindsey, and I have three children: Lorelei (5), Lanier (3), and… read more
Queries from the Curious: Ask Helen
Q: I like to travel, but I panic when it comes to deciding what to take and how to pack it all. Either I take too much or I forget the stuff I should have taken. I’m almost always cramming… read more
Power Parent: Stacie Allen
Photos by Sincerely Gone Photography Program Director, UF Health ShandsCair/ARNP Wife to CHRISTOPHER, mommy to STEPSONS Todd (23) AND Thomas “Blake” (21), AND DAUGHTERS Camden Leigh (7) and Tristyn Mackenzie (5) To say that a typical day for Staccie Allen is… read more
