Q: I love the holidays because the activities stimulate my creativity and bring my family close together. I’m not so inspired by the thought of dealing with the aftermath — stuff that turns into clutter. Any chance you could give… read more
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Counting on Cotton
By Colleen McTiernan Fluffy and white, cotton has been grown in the American south for over 400 years, and now we’re never too far from a product made from cotton! But how much do we really know about this beautiful… read more
Volunteering During the Holidays
By Taryn Tacher The holiday season is here. Neighbors are decking out their front yards with string lights and plastic figurines. Moms are baking gingerbread cookies and frying up latkes. The smell of pine needles is lingering from the ornately… read more
Flying With Kids: A Headache-Free Way to Travel
By Nicole Germany Flying can be exhausting for just about anyone, and when you’re traveling with a little one the last thing you want is all eyes on your child when she decides to go into full meltdown mode. However, with a few tips and… read more
Achieving Your Best Brows
By kara Winslow, Makeup Artist Your eyebrows are the frame of your face; they provide structure and strength. Making sure your brows are "on fleek" as the kids say is actually one of the most important things you can do when doing… read more
Meet the Spiwak Family
Marc, Erin, Halle (8) and Parker (6) Occupation(s): Marc is a residential mortgage sales manager with Landmark Mortgage Planners and Erin is a CPA and Partner at James Moore & Co. Favorite family meal: Pizza. Favorite date spot: Dinner out anywhere. Our family is most… read more
Power Parent: Martha Collada
MARTHA COLLADA Administrative Support Assistant for Journalism and Public Relations at the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida | Wife to FRANK, mommy to Nicolas (15), Matthew (14), Christopher John, aka CJ (12) and Lucas (10) For Martha Collada, making time for each of… read more
Volunteering Past Elementary School: How to Stay Involved in Your Child’s Academic Career
By Nicole Irving Your child enters kindergarten, and your eyes light up the moment you see the parent sign-up sheet. Your dreams have come true. Countless hours of cutting, pasting, reading, cooking, baking and field trips are just a signature away. The angels sing, hymns play and… read more
Set Your Kids Up for Club Success
We all want to help our kids reach their fullest potential, but how many times have you been asked for help with homework only to be left scratching your head? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Thankfully, you can help your kids when it… read more
Our Life With Type 1 Diabetes: Surviving the First Year
Conor, one of our sons, was 9 years old when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune disease that leaves patients unable to regulate their blood sugar levels without giving themselves tightly controlled doses of insulin. Looking… read more
