tweens on the water

Fishing for Fun: Engaging Your Tween on the Water

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | June 16, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
With that in between state from sweet and innocent kid to hormone raging teen, finding things to do with a crabby teen can cause any parent to go bonkers and running for the hills! However, summer is here! While many camps are out of commission this year, fresh air and Florida's amazing water ways are

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soaps, fathers day

11 Trendy Father’s Day Gifts Any Dad Will Love!

By Amanda Roland | June 15, 2021 | Blog , Holidays
Some dads love keeping up with the latest trends. From a DIY beer brewing kit to a motorized pool float, here is a list of trendy Father's Day gifts that any trendy dad would love to have! Obaku HAVN - CYAN $249, Lang Jewelers   Mother of all Starter Kits $209.88, brewferm.com   Stealth $149,

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Turn Over a New Leaf with a Family Tree

By Isabella Sorresso | June 10, 2021 | Learn
Whether you’re 100 percent one ethnicity, a mix of a bunch or have absolutely no idea what your history is, it seems that everyone loves trying to piece together a family tree. Making a family tree is another way to connect to your cultural identity and learn about your ancestors, right in your own home

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museums

14 of the Best Florida Museums

By Nicole Germany | June 7, 2021 | Blog
While most tourists come to the Sunshine State to get away from the snow and indulge in the beautiful sandy beaches, there’s actually more to Florida than just our infinite sunny days. With endless history, some of the best-kept secrets are the spots that many seem to skip over altogether. So next time the clouds

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protect your home

Protect Your Home During the Summer Months

By Taryn Tacher | June 2, 2021 | Happy Home
The temperature is rising. The humidity is surrounding you. You feel the warmth on your face (as always) and the bugs are starting to bite. Summer is here! Florida’s blistering summer months can be an exhausting collection of sweat, rosy cheeks, sunburns and mosquito bites — all of which are seemingly unavoidable unless you permanently

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Trendy Ice Cream Snacks

Check Out These Trendy Ice Cream Snacks

By Brooke Avedon | June 2, 2021 | Life
No stranger to the hot, sweltering sun of Florida here in Gainesville, sometimes the heat calls for a refreshing snack. One of the most refreshing snacks of summertime is ice cream, and we are here to provide you with some fun ice cream ideas to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 19! While a

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'Congrats' Banner

Easy as Pie ‘Congrats’ Banner for Your Graduating Senior

By Amanda Roland | May 24, 2021 | Blog
Even though graduation ceremonies have been put to a halt this spring, that doesn't mean that you can't celebrate your high school senior from home! Get festive with this DIY 'Congrats' Banner to decorate your home to celebrate your graduate! Supplies: colored construction paper of choice scissors  a silver sharpie  ribbon or string of your

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podcasts for moms

5 Best Podcasts for Working Moms

By Christy Piña | May 6, 2021 | Blog
Being a mom can be really hard, especially when you are balancing motherhood and a full-time job. Sometimes it may feel like you are all alone in your struggle, but you are not. Here are our five best podcasts for working moms that are here to remind you that other moms out there are going

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Meet Our Local Featured Teacher: Maddie Ward

By Amanda Roland | May 3, 2021 | Featured Teacher
AT WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU CURRENTLY WORK? Meadowbrook Elementary School WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? Kindergarten, this year I am teaching fully online (Digital Academy) HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER? This is my second year WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? All subjects – reading, math, science, social studies, writing, social/emotional learning What inspired

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egg shaker

Make This Easy Shaker From Plastic Easter Eggs

By Amanda Roland | April 1, 2021 | Blog , Holidays
After this weekend, you might have a lot of plastic Easter eggs laying around from all your at-home Easter egg hunts! Use those leftover plastic eggs to make an easy shaker perfect for little ones to shake in an at-home jam session! Easy Shaker By using different materials inside each egg, each shaker will produce

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