All us moms know how easily our purses can be weighed down with wipes, diapers, fruit snacks and not to mention ALL our must-haves! Enter the magical minis! These are our travel-sized must-haves in smaller, easy-to-carry sizes that will keep… read more
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Crafting With Katie: Summer Flamingo Craft
Sum-Sum Summertime! School is almost out, warm weather is here and Floridians can be found outdoors enjoying our surroundings all summer long. Those surroundings, of course, include many wonderful and unique native birds. I’m sure I’m not alone in picking… read more
Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Gainesville
Gainesville is not only home to beautiful parks and scenic lakes, but it's also the perfect place to catch a stunning sunset. Whether you're looking for a serene spot by the water or a park with a wide-open sky, here… read more
Flying With Kids: A Headache-Free Way to Travel
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… read more
4 Free Ways to Cool Off This Summer
It’s hot outside. There’s no denying it when the temperature slowly climbs into the high 90s by midmorning each day. If you keep your kids inside where the air conditioning is on full blast, they’ll play video games all day,… read more
8 Travel Tips from Parents Who Have Been There, Done That…
Whether loading the kiddos in the minivan or an airplane, travel with the family takes special planning (and a whole lot of patience). Use these Lifesaver's Travel Tips as a guide for happily getting from Point A to Point B… read more
Tips and Tricks to Traveling With a Newborn
Congratulations — you just had your bundle of joy! But there are many friends and family who want to meet them too. And if that time is around the holidays, you may need to do the inevitable and frightening —… read more
Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, we have put together a list of Gainesville Memorial Day events and activities! Alachua County Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 25Historic Evergreen Cemetery at 10 a.m. This ceremony honors veterans and military service members who… read more
Gentle Giants: The 6 Best Places To See Manatees In Florida
While Florida is a major destination for summer vacations, winter may be the prime time to explore Florida’s waters. Between November and April, manatees gather in the Sunshine State to warm up during the colder months. According to The Everglades… read more
Crafting with Katie: Build Your Own “King of the Jungle”
Join us this season in building your very own “king of the jungle.” Lions symbolize strength, courage, leadership and fearlessness. This craft presents a great opportunity to talk with your children about these character traits and how they can apply… read more