Composting is one of the easiest things that a family can do to help the environment. When you compost, you help reduce the amount of organic waste in our landfills, which according to Bay Area Composting, emits methane, a potent… read more
Local Fun
Strawberry Picking in Gainesville and Beyond!
Excitement is in the air as strawberry picking season approaches. Visit these local places with your loved ones for strawberry-picking fun! We will update this list with more information about local farms as information is acquired! Florida Strawberry Festival February… read more
Local Pumpkin Patches, Mazes and Festivals to Visit This Fall
Fall is right around the corner, and we can't wait to see Facebook full with pictures of your little ones taking part in all the fall festivities! Here are local Gainesville pumpkin patches, mazes and fall festivals opening soon so… read more
Sidewalk Chalk: Creativity Without The Mess!
Sidewalk chalk! The ultimate crafting medium that isn't super messy and can wash off of ~pretty much~ anything! Here are some crafts that involve sidewalk chalk to keep your kiddos busy if they are bored from all this social distancing!… read more
Blueberry Picking in Gainesville: Farms and Events
My fridge is always stocked with an assortment of fresh, vibrant strawberries and blueberries. As someone with a sweet tooth, I love to indulge on nature’s very own candy. It makes the perfect, colorful addition to a bowl of oatmeal,… read more
5 Benefits of Sending Your Child to Summer Camp
As the summer season approaches, parents begin to worry about where their child is going to be spending the summer. Most typical jobs work through the summer and a lot of parents face leaving their older kids home alone until… read more
101 Reasons We Love Living in Florida
We’re showing some love to our home state! Here are 101 reason why we love living in Florida! As the year comes to close, how many of these have you been able to have fun doing? Watching sunrises over the… read more
Crafting with Katie: Rock’n Watermelon
Looking for a fun summer craft for your kiddos? These rock’n watermelons are not only colorful and sweet, but super simple and versatile. It’s the perfect project to share some special time together. Materials For this project you’ll need: Heavyweight… read more
Family Beach Day With Pets
The beach is a wonderful place to get outside, get some sun and relax in the sand. It can also be a great family excursion with endless activities for the whole crew — maybe even the four-legged members. Bringing your… read more
DIY Bird Feeders to Make At Home!
Living in Florida has many advantages, one of which is that there is an abundance of wildlife right outside your door, like lizards, squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. You can get an even closer look at the house… read more
